Tips for Flying with Your Kid
Prepare your toddler for the journey
Talk to your child about plane travel and play a pretend game of travelling in a plane. Enact different situations anticipated on a plane such as squeezing into your seat, interacting with airhostesses, going through security checks etc.
Easing the ear pain
Your toddler may suffer from ear aches during take-off and landing. Encourage drinking fluid which helps unclogging his or her ears. Give your toddler a lollipop to suck on which can help ease the ear pressure during taking off and landing of flight. Swallowing eases the ear ache; keep your child awake during taking off or landing of flight so that you can encourage him to swallow fluids.
Handling Toddler’s Tantrums
Carry your child’s food and necessary things including towels, diapers, extra dress, medicines, crayons and books in a bag and carry the bag on the plane instead of checking-in.
In case your child throws tantrums, try to distract his/her attention by showing outside the window or colourful pictures in the airline’s magazine or a baby book. Talking about things you see around in the plane, making him/her listen to music or watch a video on your phone/a plane screen can also help.
Know what triggers your toddler’s cry
If your child cries during flight, be patient and check whether your kid is hungry, wet or dirty or bored.
Contact airline
Inform airline in advance if your child needs a special meal or warm water. You can book a front or rear seat near to the rest room so that it is easier for you to manage restroom trips.
Contact doctor
If you are travelling to a foreign country, check with your doctor if your toddler requires any vaccination before travelling.
Finally, if things still go wrong, just be calm and patient. It would be over soon. Bon Voyage!
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