How to Travel With an Infant by Airplane

Traveling by airplane is the quickest and most convenient way for most people to travel. For many, an airplane is the only way to travel to a destination. However, traveling by plane with an infant requires special preparation and patience.

Instructions

1

Bring a bottle. Make sure to bring enough formula or milk to last. Pack extra in case of delays or cancellations.

2

Take a pacifier. When the altitude changes the pressure in the cabin of the plane, children don't know how to make their ears pop. Either taking a pacifier or drinking a bottle pops their ears and relieves the pressure.

3

Plan ahead. Fill a carry-on for the infant with favorite toys and activities that he can play with quietly on the airplane.

4

Be courteous to other passengers. Keep the child as quiet as possible on the plane. While a crying infant is tolerated on an airplane, try to console him. Walk your baby up and down the aisles if necessary.

5

Keep her comfortable. Dress her in layers, such as a bodysuit with pants and a long sleeved top. Planes are often cold, but to be safe, it is best to layer for the option of removal or addition of clothes.

6

Feed the child at normal meal and snack times. Hunger causes kids to get irritable and hard to deal with. Stop at a newspaper stand in the terminal to purchase snacks if necessary. Several options are available, and it is best to have some on hand in case the child gets hungry. Service on the airplane, while no longer free, still offers chips and other snacks for purchase to passengers.