FLYING WITH KIDS
Flying with kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little planning, the right gear, and realistic expectations, the journey can be just as memorable as the destination.
Here’s exactly how we prepare for a flight - from packing at home to landing at our destination.
BROWSE BY TOPIC
Tips for everything before you board
Keeping everyone comfortable, entertained, and happy
Helping little travelers adjust and rest on their journey
AT THE AIRPORT
Airports with kids come with a whole different set of questions. These are the little things we've learned along the way - from what we bring to what we do when plans go sideways.
Should I Bring My Child Into an Airport Lounge?
When lounges make traveling with kids easier - and when they don't.
Should We Check Our Car Seat?
How we travel with our car seat - and why our approach works well for us.
How Do We Keep Our Little One Busy at the Airport?
Easy ways we burn time (and energy) before it's time to board.
Should We Bring a Stroller Through the Airport?
Why our travel stroller almost always comes through the airport with us.
Missed a Connection? Here’s What We’ve Learned.
Tips for getting your travel plans back on track and making the best of it.
Should I Let My Child Carry Their Own Backpack?
Why a little backpack often becomes one more thing for us to carry.
ON THE PLANE
Flying with kids comes with its own set of challenges. These are the little things we’ve learned along the way - from keeping them comfortable and entertained to making life at 30,000 feet a little easier.
How Do We Keep Our Child Entertained on the Plane?
What has actually worked for us at different ages - and what hasn’t.
What Do We Do When Our Child Melts Down Mid-Flight?
Because it happens. A few things that have helped us get through it.
What Should I Keep Within Reach During the Flight?
What we keep close by so we're not always reaching for the overhead bin.
Do Kids Really Need Headphones for a Flight?
When headphones become useful - and when you can skip them.
Diaper Changes & Bathroom Trips on a Plane
Navigating blowouts, potty training & plane bathrooms.
How Do We Handle Meals & Snacks With Kids on a Flight?
What we’ve learned about meals, snacks and keeping kids fed in the air.
SLEEP & SCHEDULE
Sleep rarely looks quite the same when we're traveling. From overnight flights and jet lag to naps on the go, these are the ways we've learned to balance routine with a little flexibility.
Can We Actually Get Our Child to Sleep on the Plane?
How we make sleeping on a plane a tad easier - without trying to force it.
How Much of Our Child's Routine Do We Keep While Traveling?
What we try to keep familiar - and where we're happy to bend the rules.
Jet Lag With Littles: How Do We Manage It?
How we help our little traveler adjust when their body clock says otherwise.