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| Air Travel with Infants - Some Helpful Tips to Keep in Mind |
1. Consider purchasing a ticket for your infant. Most major airlines in the US are charging 50% of the lowest adult ticket price for children under two. International flights offer similar discounts.
2. Use your travel agent! Let us know the ages of all the children traveling with you so we can find the best airfare and most comfortable seating for you.
3. Avoid peak flying times. If possible choose a flight that coincides with your child's naptime. Try to avoid early morning/late day business flights. Also consider flying overnight if you are making a longer trip over several time zones. This may help your child avoid jet lag and help make the trip more comfortable for you.
4. Bring a car seat. The FAA recommends child restraint systems (specifically approved for flying) for children up to 40 lbs. Other products exist, but the FAA has not approved them. For more information, contact them at 800-FAA-SURE.
5. When traveling with a lap child, be sure to check with the airline to see if they provide a bassinet, free of charge, as most of the major ones will. Keep your child in mind when requesting seats: smaller infants will be most comfortable in bulkhead seating, while larger ones should avoid it because the fixed armrests will make it difficult for them to stretch out and sleep.
Quick Tips to make your life easier:
· Feed your child during the flight. If you are bottle-feeding, ask a flight attendant to warm the bottle, and always bring juice in an infant friendly container.
· Change those diapers!! The more often, the better…For everyone
· Bring a change of clothes for you and your child. Food spills, gets thrown, and usually ends up everywhere, so be prepared.
· To help prevent earaches, get your infant to swallow during take-offs and landings. It is ok to nurse or bottle feed your infant during these times, and more importantly can help prevent your child from unnecessary pain.
These simple steps will help ease your anxieties about flying with your infant and make the trip more comfortable for everyone!
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