Preparing ahead of time for a plane trip with the kids can make all the difference in having a comfortable, fun trip. Read on for out suggestions for a happy flight. As always be sure to check with the airline and airport for the latest information on packing guidelines and flight preparation.
Must Have
Small folding stroller
Snacks for before and throughout flight: small bags of dry cereal, raisins, grapes, cubes of cheese, crackers, and the like. Avoid overly salty foods as air travel can be dehydrating.
Reseal able bottles of juice or small juice boxes (keep beverages and fruit in a soft insulated lunch bag)
Small, wrapped toy, or several to open at intervals on a long flight
Activity bags with notepad, crayons, reusable stickers, small toys or figures, finger puppets, small books. Another option: introduce these items at intervals
Personal tape player with headphones and cassettes will keep older kids entertained
Wet wipes
Carry on bag with change of clothing for kids, toiletries, prescription medicines and anything else you couldn?t live a night without.
Just for baby:
Extra disposable diapers and wipes
Car Seat
For bottled fed babies bring your own milk, canned formula, or bottled water for mixing powdered formula
Extra pacifiers
Small soft toy, rattle, teething ring
Blanket
Changing pad
Baby powder and lotion
Zippered plastic bags
Wet wipes
Nursing pads and burp pads
Bibs
Bottles, nipples and caps
Formula and/or juice
Change of clothing
Jacket
Collapsible stroller
Front or back child-carrying pack
Waterproof sheets
Bathing supplies
Large plastic bags for wet clothes