Jeff R
I am flying in February for the first time since 9/11. Everyone has been telling me horror stories about how all the FAA rules and airline security rules now make traveling with a baby very difficult. Which of the items below are true, and which are false?
1. You cannot bring any liquids or gels with you through security unless they're in 3 oz. sealed containers. (If so, how am I supposed to bring my son's formula and some water to make it with?)
2. Any prescription medication you want to take with you on the plane must be in its original bottle and "claimed" at the security gate.
3. Your baby cannot be sitting between two adults. He must be in a window seat.
4. If your child is not yet two, you must restrain him using a car seat, unless you wish to hold him on your lap. (We don't -- we bought him his own seat.)
5. If your child throws a tantrum, they can throw the whole family off the flight.
Anybody flown recently with a child? We're flying JetBlue.
Answer
1. Baby formula is fine to take (powdered or liquid), and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard (as long as your child is with you and it is a reasonable amount to last the duration of your travel time), do not worry. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
You must however keep the formula separate from your other items, inform the TSA officer that you have formula, and place it in a separate bin to be screened by itself. You will NOT have to taste any of it.
New regulations also allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz (100ml), -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food,yogurt, cheese, puddings, etc. with you also as long as they are in containers less than 3oz (100ml).
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the Flight Attendants will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
2. This is true. My son has liquid medication and inhalers and I have to keep them separate and in their original packages. Like the formula, you must inform the TSA officers and place them in a separate bin to be screened by themselves. It is also a good idea to bring a doctors note written on official letterhead that lists the name of the medication, the name of the patient, and how many times a day the medication is to be used. I have never been asked to produce the doctors note, but carry on at all times during my travels in case there are any problems.
3. This is false. Children can sit in any seat they wish on a plane. They do try to keep them from sitting in an exit row (for security reasons) though if at all possible.
4. If your child is under two and you did not buy a seat for him, then yes, you would have to hold him in your lap the entire trip. If you buy him his own seat, it is highly advisable that you use a car seat for him because it is safer for the child.
5. They are not supposed to do this, but it has been happening with some airlines lately. For the most part they try to get the children all settled down before the flight so that there are no problems.
I've been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were 2 months (now 8&5). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I wrote a small article about traveling with children if you would like to reference it. It gives more in-depth information, rules for airport security in the US, EU, and UK, plus other tips and tricks for travel. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
1. Baby formula is fine to take (powdered or liquid), and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard (as long as your child is with you and it is a reasonable amount to last the duration of your travel time), do not worry. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
You must however keep the formula separate from your other items, inform the TSA officer that you have formula, and place it in a separate bin to be screened by itself. You will NOT have to taste any of it.
New regulations also allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz (100ml), -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food,yogurt, cheese, puddings, etc. with you also as long as they are in containers less than 3oz (100ml).
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the Flight Attendants will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
2. This is true. My son has liquid medication and inhalers and I have to keep them separate and in their original packages. Like the formula, you must inform the TSA officers and place them in a separate bin to be screened by themselves. It is also a good idea to bring a doctors note written on official letterhead that lists the name of the medication, the name of the patient, and how many times a day the medication is to be used. I have never been asked to produce the doctors note, but carry on at all times during my travels in case there are any problems.
3. This is false. Children can sit in any seat they wish on a plane. They do try to keep them from sitting in an exit row (for security reasons) though if at all possible.
4. If your child is under two and you did not buy a seat for him, then yes, you would have to hold him in your lap the entire trip. If you buy him his own seat, it is highly advisable that you use a car seat for him because it is safer for the child.
5. They are not supposed to do this, but it has been happening with some airlines lately. For the most part they try to get the children all settled down before the flight so that there are no problems.
I've been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were 2 months (now 8&5). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I wrote a small article about traveling with children if you would like to reference it. It gives more in-depth information, rules for airport security in the US, EU, and UK, plus other tips and tricks for travel. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
toddler friendly holidays/vacations?
BAMitsABII
just want a list of a few places and what attractions they have, i don't want a 10 page travel guide please :l
live in the UK, preferably wanting to go abroad
Answer
well if you want to stay in the UK, try glynn barton cottages in cornwall by newquay. there cottages designed for toddlers, which have a cot, high chair, bed guards, monitors, toddler beds, child friendly crockery etc. the site also has things to do such as a indoor swimming pool, indoor soft play barn, play room full of toys, tennis court, childrens play area and climbing frames, animals to feed and eggs to collect etc
and theres loads of things around like a beach in a 30 min drive, riding stables 8 miles away, and within 15 miles theres dairlyland farm world, crealy adventure park and within 20 miles theres a newquay blue reef aqaurium, newquay zoo and water world
http://www.glynnbarton.co.uk/fun_the_toddlers.htm
lapland - only a 3 hour flight and loads to do, such as see santa, snowmobile rides (children can ride in the things that trail behind tho i dont know what there called) reindeer rides, husky rides, tobogganing etc and im sure if you wrap your toddler up warm he/she will love it and love the snow
loads of websites for holidays in lapland although i recommend http://bookings.firstchoice.co.uk/lapland/
paris - i think its only a 2 hour flight and loads of stuff to do too, a main one is disneyland, theres another theme park like parc asterix (all designed for kids), sight seeing such as going up the eiffel tower although i hope your toddler isn't afraid of heights! go for a cruise on the river seine, kids science museum called cité des sciences et de l'industrie or maybe a zoo called parc zoologique de paris
or again just stay in the uk and go to butlins which has swiming pools, free fun fair, golf, go karts, shows and entertainment on all the time etc
hope i help and have a nice holidayy x
well if you want to stay in the UK, try glynn barton cottages in cornwall by newquay. there cottages designed for toddlers, which have a cot, high chair, bed guards, monitors, toddler beds, child friendly crockery etc. the site also has things to do such as a indoor swimming pool, indoor soft play barn, play room full of toys, tennis court, childrens play area and climbing frames, animals to feed and eggs to collect etc
and theres loads of things around like a beach in a 30 min drive, riding stables 8 miles away, and within 15 miles theres dairlyland farm world, crealy adventure park and within 20 miles theres a newquay blue reef aqaurium, newquay zoo and water world
http://www.glynnbarton.co.uk/fun_the_toddlers.htm
lapland - only a 3 hour flight and loads to do, such as see santa, snowmobile rides (children can ride in the things that trail behind tho i dont know what there called) reindeer rides, husky rides, tobogganing etc and im sure if you wrap your toddler up warm he/she will love it and love the snow
loads of websites for holidays in lapland although i recommend http://bookings.firstchoice.co.uk/lapland/
paris - i think its only a 2 hour flight and loads of stuff to do too, a main one is disneyland, theres another theme park like parc asterix (all designed for kids), sight seeing such as going up the eiffel tower although i hope your toddler isn't afraid of heights! go for a cruise on the river seine, kids science museum called cité des sciences et de l'industrie or maybe a zoo called parc zoologique de paris
or again just stay in the uk and go to butlins which has swiming pools, free fun fair, golf, go karts, shows and entertainment on all the time etc
hope i help and have a nice holidayy x
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