Sparkle
i'm traveling with a 21/5 yr toddler girl to overseas its a 20 hr trip, and I've few qs about airlines although i'm not sure which airlines I'll be traveling in.
1.Will they allow me to travel with baby bottles?
2. Will they provide milk(for toddler) other than their regular food serving time?
3. Can i take some homemade meals(for toddler)?
4. If i ask will they refrigerate the meals and give it to me when i ask?
5. What are the best ways to change diapers and where to throw them?
And if u have any other tips for me pls feel free to share also, if u have traveled or going to travel on a long flight with a toddler please share your experiences with me it will be really helpfull.
Answer
Traveling on a plane is always fun with toddlers. I have traveled with my son on a plane 4 times now and he just turned two. What I found out is for the most part they try to be accomidating. There are a couple of things that can help you at least through the airport.
Yes you can travel with baby bottles or sippy cups. They will normally let you carry milk through the checks. Because you are traveling on such a long flight and won't have cold milk, I always get boxes milk from the baking ilse so it doesn't have to be refrigerated.
A lot of airlines do have milk that you can get (any time, just ask), but to be sure, just make sure with them first.
Homemade meals...I would try to do things that wouldn't have to be refrigerated, you won't know until you call the airline if that is possible, but I would just make it easier on yourself and bring sandwiches and stuff like that. Your toddler will be fine for one day.
Diapers, I know the last time I flew on JetBlue, they mentioned that they had a changing table in the bathroom if anyone needed it. I always bring small garbage bags and put dirty diapers in those and then in the garbage can so it's not so smelly. If they don't have a changing table in the bathroom you might just have to change him on your lap.
Of course all that info, you can get when you book your flight and call your airline. Sometimes airlines will have notes on their website about traveling with toddlers.
Thisngs that have helped when we travel is although my son doesn't use a pacifier anymore, I brought one with me just in case he needed something to soothe him. Have him drink from his sippy cup or bottle when you are taking of and through out the flight to help clear his ears. Bring things that comfort her (blanket, coloring stuff, favorite toy, books). If you have the ability and the airline does not have movies bring a portable dvd player or laptop to play her favorite cartoons/shows on, that will make the time go by much faster.
Also when you book your flight, if you have the option of choosing your seat, choose one either in the very front or very back so you are near a bathroom or at least in an area that you can get up and walk the isle with her easily if needed.
If they are having a hard time, you can give them some dimatap type stuff to make them drowsy.
When you are going through the airport security remember to always declare any liquids you are taking even if it's okay. I always had them in zip lock bags easy to take out to let them know I had them. I had a sippy cup full of milk and then a couple of boxed milk that I brought. If you want to make sure to be safe about what you can bring you can also call your airport security.
Good luck.
Traveling on a plane is always fun with toddlers. I have traveled with my son on a plane 4 times now and he just turned two. What I found out is for the most part they try to be accomidating. There are a couple of things that can help you at least through the airport.
Yes you can travel with baby bottles or sippy cups. They will normally let you carry milk through the checks. Because you are traveling on such a long flight and won't have cold milk, I always get boxes milk from the baking ilse so it doesn't have to be refrigerated.
A lot of airlines do have milk that you can get (any time, just ask), but to be sure, just make sure with them first.
Homemade meals...I would try to do things that wouldn't have to be refrigerated, you won't know until you call the airline if that is possible, but I would just make it easier on yourself and bring sandwiches and stuff like that. Your toddler will be fine for one day.
Diapers, I know the last time I flew on JetBlue, they mentioned that they had a changing table in the bathroom if anyone needed it. I always bring small garbage bags and put dirty diapers in those and then in the garbage can so it's not so smelly. If they don't have a changing table in the bathroom you might just have to change him on your lap.
Of course all that info, you can get when you book your flight and call your airline. Sometimes airlines will have notes on their website about traveling with toddlers.
Thisngs that have helped when we travel is although my son doesn't use a pacifier anymore, I brought one with me just in case he needed something to soothe him. Have him drink from his sippy cup or bottle when you are taking of and through out the flight to help clear his ears. Bring things that comfort her (blanket, coloring stuff, favorite toy, books). If you have the ability and the airline does not have movies bring a portable dvd player or laptop to play her favorite cartoons/shows on, that will make the time go by much faster.
Also when you book your flight, if you have the option of choosing your seat, choose one either in the very front or very back so you are near a bathroom or at least in an area that you can get up and walk the isle with her easily if needed.
If they are having a hard time, you can give them some dimatap type stuff to make them drowsy.
When you are going through the airport security remember to always declare any liquids you are taking even if it's okay. I always had them in zip lock bags easy to take out to let them know I had them. I had a sippy cup full of milk and then a couple of boxed milk that I brought. If you want to make sure to be safe about what you can bring you can also call your airport security.
Good luck.
Flying with a toddler -- is it possible?! Crazy new airline rules.?
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.
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