Travel Time Tips for Flying with Babies and Toddlers
By Brianna Carter , @ mamaknowsnada
As an international couple , my husband and I are avid travelers , partly because we have to be but mostly because we love it . And we ’ ve passed that affinity on to our son . We have explored numerous places , domestic and international .
Like most things involving babies and children , traveling can be stressful . But for anyone who ’ s ready to take a much-needed break from reality , I ’ ve got some tips for you .
Preparing for Departure
Does my baby need a ticket ?
Infants and toddlers , two and younger , qualify as lap children and don ’ t need a separate seat . They do need to be assigned to an adult ticket , registered with the airline and have their age verified at check-in . If you are used to checking in via an app , you ’ ll need to visit the counter whenever you travel with a lap child .
• Carry a copy of the birth certificate for ease .
• You have the option to buy a ticket for your child under two and use their car seat on the plane . This provides more space and baggage allowance at an additional cost .
Certain flights , especially international , have a few bassinets available for use for younger babies ( generally less than 20 pounds and under age two ) that can
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