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We have a 14 months old baby and would like to travel (domestic) using airplane from Midwest to California. this is gonna be our first travel with baby and have several questions:
-how many airline tickets we should purchase. how's the sitting arrangements if it is 2 tickets (husband , wife)and if it is 3 tickets (husband, wife, baby). is there any special rates?
- should the baby sits in a car seat while on the plane?
- we need to rent a car. should we bring our own car seat?
any additional inputs/tips/hints are appreciated
Thanks!!
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For domestic travel you don't need to purchase a seat for the baby if he is under 2 years old. The baby can sit on your lap. If you do purchase a seat for him you will need the carseat on the plane. Otherwise you can check the carseat, and it won't count against the number of luggages you are allowed. You can also gate check a stroller, and you won't be charged for it...so bring it. You will regret not bringing it. You might want to bring a garbage bag to put the carseat in if you check it, because some airlines don't provide that. Yes, bring your carseat. There should be a changing station in the airplane bathroom...some snacks and toys that he hasn't played with much might be nice.
For domestic travel you don't need to purchase a seat for the baby if he is under 2 years old. The baby can sit on your lap. If you do purchase a seat for him you will need the carseat on the plane. Otherwise you can check the carseat, and it won't count against the number of luggages you are allowed. You can also gate check a stroller, and you won't be charged for it...so bring it. You will regret not bringing it. You might want to bring a garbage bag to put the carseat in if you check it, because some airlines don't provide that. Yes, bring your carseat. There should be a changing station in the airplane bathroom...some snacks and toys that he hasn't played with much might be nice.
traveling with babies?
virgowicca
im traveling to ca from ak with a 2 yr old and 8month old. any helplful advice would be great. dont say not to travel with children. thank you
btw, im flying!
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Check with the airlines. They may not allow ANY open items in light of the latest attempts by terrorists. My step-son and his wife just travelled from Guam to Arkansas with a 7 month old (23 hours on a plane). They said it was very difficult on the plane so I'm not going to give you high hopes. You just need tools to help you survive it with the least amount of destruction and stress as possible. Airplane regulations now tend to keep the child in their own seats any time the fasten seatbelt sign is on which is most of the trip. I recommend a single tactile oriented toy (without sound) and a book like Where's Waldo or Highlights magazine for the picture searches. MOST IMPORTANT! Keep the toy you're taking with you on the plane away from the child until the flight so it's new and interesting and special to him or her. You might consider a portable CD player/ tape player with a read-along story book. And ANY time the fasten seatbelt sign is off, let the child and adult walk around the plane if possible. Don't bring a bag full of toys or food. It never works. Remember how little room you'll have to maneuver in those seats. For take off and landing, bring gum or spill-proof cups with juice (if allowed). Liquids may be off limits now.
Check with the airlines. They may not allow ANY open items in light of the latest attempts by terrorists. My step-son and his wife just travelled from Guam to Arkansas with a 7 month old (23 hours on a plane). They said it was very difficult on the plane so I'm not going to give you high hopes. You just need tools to help you survive it with the least amount of destruction and stress as possible. Airplane regulations now tend to keep the child in their own seats any time the fasten seatbelt sign is on which is most of the trip. I recommend a single tactile oriented toy (without sound) and a book like Where's Waldo or Highlights magazine for the picture searches. MOST IMPORTANT! Keep the toy you're taking with you on the plane away from the child until the flight so it's new and interesting and special to him or her. You might consider a portable CD player/ tape player with a read-along story book. And ANY time the fasten seatbelt sign is off, let the child and adult walk around the plane if possible. Don't bring a bag full of toys or food. It never works. Remember how little room you'll have to maneuver in those seats. For take off and landing, bring gum or spill-proof cups with juice (if allowed). Liquids may be off limits now.
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