Flying with an infant, recapped Flying with an infant requires an extra level of preparedness. Not only do you need to pack all-the-things, you will need to be strategic about selecting flights that best support baby's cycles (if you're lucky). In the end, remember that you'll get ...
We’ve never had to show ID for our infant son before a domestic flight. But parents traveling with infants for the first time should expect scrutiny nonetheless. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are well within their rights to ask parents to produce birth certificates or adoptio...
Flying With An Infant On a Lap Depending on where you’re headed, flying with an infant on a lap could mean hours with an often squirmy and sweaty baby. Many parents prefer to pay extra for an extra seat, but it’s only possible if you bring a car seat for your baby to sit in....
If your baby likes movement, ask if it’s okay to stand with your baby in the back of the plane for a little while. During our first flight when Chase was really fussy, it was very helpful for me to be able to stand up with him and walk to the back of the plane to bounce and...
If you’re traveling with an infant who has a ticket, you can check bags in their name. These bags must follow the standard bag rules. Infant bags that are oversized or overweight will be checked in under the traveling adult's name. If this happens, you may have to pay additional bag...
be able to use the infant seat you’re already using in your vehicle. Make sure the infant car seat you bring has a clearly visible label with the following: “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.” Here are the requirements for using a CRS on an aircraft...
due to the severe wounds inflicted by Mundy's dog. So if there's any possibility your support animal may inflict harm on others, it should be left at home. The incident with Mundy's dog was horrific enough with an adult. What if the victim had been an infant, who hadn't survived th...
(before boarding begins), speak to the ticket agent. Let them know you are traveling with an infant and ask if there are any empty seats on the flight. If there are, most agents are kind enough to shift things around where you can put your child in their car seat in one of the ...
It’s not quite the same to travel as your pre-baby days, but with planning it can be done relatively smoothly! What To Know Before You Book One of the best perks of flying with an infant is that it’s cheap or even free. If your child is under two years old, you likely can ge...
Packing Checklist for Flying With an Infant Parents deserve a gold star for flying with a baby. Full hands, heavy bags and evil looks make this a supreme parenting challenge. We can't help you navigate perils like using the airplane bathroom while holding a baby (good luck), but we can ...