Flying with a Toddler: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Travel
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Spoiler alert: This is not going to be a blog post with a list of 43 toys you need to buy for flying with a toddler that will guarantee perfect behavior on your next flight!
Traveling with a toddler can be an exciting adventure, but it can also present some unique challenges. From navigating airport security to keeping your little one entertained during a long flight, flying with a toddler requires careful planning and preparation. But fear not! With the right toddler flying essentials and a bit of know-how, you can make your journey a smooth and enjoyable experience for both you and your child.
In this blog post, we'll explore the essential items and strategies to make flying with a toddler a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or a first-time traveler, these tips for flying with a toddler will help you stay organized, reduce stress, and create lasting memories with your little one. They may still have a meltdown in the middle of Concourse C or push a roller bag down the escalator (...sure, it’s funny now), but with these essentials for flying with a toddler, you will feel confident about getting everyone where they need to be safe. So, buckle up and get ready to discover the secrets to a successful flight with your toddler.
Life will be so much easier if you have both hands free and can move quickly. A backpack gives you compartments for all the things – water bottles, snacks, chapstick, hand sanitizer, wipes, etc. – so you don’t have to go on a deep sea diving mission through your purse every time someone needs something.
No one plans to lose their child, but things happen, and you want to do everything you can to be prepared. Before your trip, start talking to your kids about what they need to do if they ever get separated from you. Repetition helps them remember, so try to practice the plan with them every day.
There are lots of ways to do this. Here are some ideas:
Your toddler likely will not wear the complimentary headphones given out on the airplane. Be sure to bring some kid-friendly headphones AND the jack-wired cord that comes with them so you can plug them in on the plane! If you’re like me and lost the wire, you can get an inexpensive replacement .
You really don’t need much! Think about your toddler and whether they will be content watching movies the entire time or will get bored. Plan the number of toys you bring accordingly! Here are a few favorite airplane-friendly novelties:
This one goes without saying! There are few things worse than a hangry toddler. These snack bags are genius for keeping things cold! They have ice packs built in and are TSA approved.
Great snack storage option! Put all kinds of different snacks inside and have your little one help you make it!
You never know what could happen!
See our full list of Must-Have Travel Items here !
What are some other tips for flying with toddlers? Drop them in the comments @momsoncall .
We hope that these tips will help you to travel confidently, embrace the chaos and enjoy making memories with your incredible little ones! We love to see our Moms on Call families in action, so be sure to tag us in your traveling adventures. We’ll try not to get too jealous!