13 Tips to Help You Survive a Long-Haul Flight with Young Kids

You don’t need to kill someone to survive a long journey with very young children. But you’ll need to prepare yourself and your kids to make things as easy as possible.

Nanie Hurley 🌿
A Parent Is Born

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Flying with young kids will be challenging, but you can make it easier by preparing everyone. | Image created with Dream.

Long-haul flights can be challenging at any age. You’re confined to small and uncomfortable places, there are limited entertainment options, and it’s very tiring. Now, if you have young kids, toddlers, or babies — that makes the whole ordeal much harder.

We recently went overseas to visit family — a trip that lasted almost 24 hours door to door.

You’re not alone if the idea of a very long trip with young kids scare you. But I have 13 tips that will help you prepare yourself and your kids, making your journey as easy as possible.

1. Prepare Your Kids

This is often an overlooked step that can make a big difference for adults and kids alike.

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Nanie Hurley 🌿
A Parent Is Born

Bookworm, gamer, mom, writer, vegan, and human. I write about things that bring me joy.