5 Tips to Travel in an Airplane with Kids
4. Minimize the luggage
Try your best to carry as less luggage as possible, so that you can focus more on the kids, instead of taking care of the luggage and the weight of it. Avoid carrying too many small bags for each little thing and putting them in stroller pockets because the more stuff you have, the more problem you will have during security checks, and the higher will be the risk of you leaving something behind. For children above 5, it is best to give them a small bag to handle on their own, with a water bottle, an extra napkin, a few toys, books and other necessary items. That way, at least your child handles some of your luggage. Make sure however that you put name tags on everything, and also give your child an identity card to wear, in case he/she gets lost somewhere.
5. Keep your kids comfortable and yourself calm
Always remember that cranky kids can become a problem for co-passengers as well. So keep your kids as comfortable as possible during the journey. Get earplugs and tangy toffees to be used during landing, when your kids’ ears start to pain. And most importantly, keep clam, and don’t lose your cool under any circumstance, as that will only cause your kids to get more irritated.
