No. I don’t get paid for any of the products I might mention. I will be satisfied knowing these tips will help other parents, as taking toddlers on a plane ride can be very hard. And, as parents, we are doing one of the toughest — albeit most rewarding and vital — jobs out there.
1. Plan ahead
The days of packing a suitcase on the day of travel are gone when you have a little one (if you can still do this, consider whether you are doing your fair share at home; otherwise, you might be a superhuman).
Planning starts by making decisions pre-trip, which includes asking questions. If you have a partner and he/she will be part of the trip, include them in the conversation since they should be doing their part.
Here are some prompts to start:
Are we taking the stroller? If so, are we taking it on the plane or checking it at the gate? To answer the latter, you must ask whether you will need a stroller to carry your child around an airport. On our way to Berlin, we stopped in Amsterdam for a layover when it was the middle of the night for our 3-year-old. We decided not to bring a…
