11 Tips for Flying with a Baby (TSA Rules, Gate Checking, Car Seats)

[@catherineduncan6611]

I recommend listening to this on 1.5 speed. 👍🏻

[@efraimfeld]

Damn this was so helpful. Saved me even more time.

[@Myousaku]

Thank you for the tip 🙌🏾

[@abelgomez2726]

Best tip hands down

[@saraiq597]

Omgggg thank you!!!

[@jessiemoorehead08]

Didn’t know about that trick until now!!! Thank you!!!

[@olivialindsey942]

Airplanes are public transportation if a baby crying bothers you get a private plane.

[@FamilyonStandby]

RIGHT?

[@MomLife-ey9nz]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mk113]

This is so helpful! Flying with our baby for the first time and between the video and your responses here in the comments, all of my questions were answered! Thank you so much and I feel much more relieved about the milk, car seat + stroller gate check, and car seat + stroller destination pick up. 🙌🏽

[@FamilyonStandby]

That just made our night, thank you for telling us that! And congrats on your little one - you are gonna crush this flight. Happy travels!

[@ldm61111]

You can also bring small (like 8oz) bottles of regular milk on board for young toddlers. We flew with our daughter when she was 18 months old and brought some small bottles in our diaper bag since there weren't any beverage options after security (small airport) or on board (short flight). They had to swab it but the 8oz bottles were fine.

[@mollyivey558]

Flying in a week! Definitely some good tips! We are gate checking the stroller system, I’ve never flown before so this will be my first time! Now add a 4 month old into the mix!

[@FamilyonStandby]

Good luck! You're going to do so well. Enjoy your journey!!

[@hoyameess4894]

Same for me my baby is 5 months can I take stroller and car seat with me ?

[@FamilyonStandby]

You sure can.

[@sathyaezhilan8287]

​@@FamilyonStandby can we take stroller for 18month old baby he hasn't stood at all

[@thatgirlPAIGE94]

I watched this video last year before taking my then 3mo on a plane. Now I’m back to watch again b/c we’re traveling again next month lol

[@FamilyonStandby]

That's amazing! Glad it was helpful :)

[@jasss.4546]

This video was so very helpful !!! Going on our first flight with our 8 month old by then in September and this helped me out a lot to figure out what to do ! Thanks so much for this video

[@FamilyonStandby]

We're so happy it was helpful!! Thank you for telling us that. Good luck on your baby's first flight :)

[@karaowen5509]

When my daughter was still on formula I had packed like 5 bottles with only 3 oz of water. The lady at TSA said next time just put it in a big water bottle if it's for your child they don't give you a hard time with it plus it saves a time not having to check all the bottles.

[@FamilyonStandby]

Great tip!

[@amanisaenz2816]

This video has been so helpful! Question, I have a travel system (stroller/car seat combo) can I gate check both stroller and car seat if my one year old sits on my lap?

[@FamilyonStandby]

You sure can! Just talk to the gate agent and they’ll get you the tags. Then you drop off by the door plane and they’ll be waiting for you there when you land.

[@aands21]

Do they actually weigh the stroller? It says on the website that they have to weigh under 20lbs so i wasn’t sure if they are strict on that.

[@patriciarunk5660]

Thanks for the video , very helpful 👍

[@melissawalker2817]

Tip number 6 - speaking from experience Do Not Pay the extra money! Just book your basic economy, then go to your ticket desk they will insure you are seated with your children. Never have I ever been told no. (I have a 1.5 year old and 4 year old) And if they did I would just say “okay then who is going to be responsible for my child’s safety?” It’s just not a thing, the people at the desk are always understanding. And hey if your kids don’t sit with you consider it free babysitting ….. jk of course.

[@Vibesbae]

I have searched Turkish Airlines website regarding having a stroller with a car seat attachment on top of the stroller. Basically the stroller holds the car seat as a two piece system. Do you think they will allow me to gate check both items before boarding the plane for free? My family has been telling me I will have to pay extra for the car seat attachment on top of the stroller. Baby is 1 year old.

[@FamilyonStandby]

Nope, stroller and car seat can both be gate checked on the carriers we’ve flown. Never been charged a fee.

[@nicolekennedy8662]

If you do not get a seat for your child under 2, do you gate check it? Do you recommend getting a stroller/car seat cover?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Ya, totally. We gate check nearly every flight. And these bags are wonderful: amzn.to/2sJFhsD They fit the car seat/stroller nicely and have some handles for carrying and to attach your luggage tags. Plus they're so bright everyone sees them.

[@Willsmay]

Are car seats required for children under 2 if they have their own seat? We won’t need a car seat at our destination and I wouldn’t know what to do with it once we arrived.

[@FamilyonStandby]

They are not. We've done both ways, though it's admittedly safer to have the carseat.

[@Willsmay]

@@FamilyonStandby thank you so much for replying. I just rewatched and realized you touched on this in the video, I’m sorry 🥲 I was so tired when trying to look this up.

[@FamilyonStandby]

Ha! No worries. Us parents of little ones gotta stick together.

[@chindhudhakshinamoorthy6465]

Can I do stroller + car seat in gate check?

[@FamilyonStandby]

You sure can!

[@lillyschannelmother4life153]

Is it free​@@FamilyonStandby

[@FamilyonStandby]

It is free!

[@llpeterson221]

have you had flights with multiple layovers and if so did you gate check car seat/stroller and have access to the stroller during layovers?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Oh basically every time we fly is 2-3 legs LOL! The beauty of gate check is that you drop it off plane side and pick it up as you exit. Easy as can be!

[@WomanOfTheWomb]

@@FamilyonStandby I know this comment is 2 years old but.. when you say pick it up as you exit, is this in between connection flights or do you pick it up at the very end on your last flight?

[@Merope4ever]

@@WomanOfTheWomb There's no guarantee that it will be available to you in between. I saw another video lately by Summer Winter mom about her flight with twins. Her things had been forwarded to the destination already so she couldn't get them.

[@FamilyonStandby]

It depends on the airline, but generally... It's gate checked. Meaning you drop off and pick up on the jet bridge.

[@FamilyonStandby]

That would be terrible. Just make sure you ask the gate agent doing the tagging. Let them know you want to pick up on jet bridge, not baggage claim.

[@rzawistowski33]

I was curious about the formula, but what if I have pre-made formula that is no good after an hour of opening. Will they open it?

[@FamilyonStandby]

They won’t open if fully sealed. If it’s open, they don’t touch the container. They’ll ask you to open the top and set it on the table. And then they’ll hold a test strip over. That’s it!

[@lilil1620]

Sooo how much powder formula can I take in my carry on ? Did u have a big tub in ur luggage?

[@FamilyonStandby]

It’s pretty wide open, TSA just defines it as a reasonable amount for the length of the trip. No one has ever said anything, though, so take as much as needed. Just be prepared for potentially more in-depth security screeening.

[@chasingadeline]

Back up clothes are a must!!! We chanced (really it was my wife chancing) Adeline 4 times for our 18 hrs flight ✈️ to New Zealand 🇳🇿 last year...

[@FamilyonStandby]

OMG that's probably the best tip out there, to be honest.

[@radiola3454]

If you do not get your carseat with you? how do you get from the airport to your hotel? I am trying to google the options - and I really don't get how people are traveling with infants?

[@FamilyonStandby]

There are tons of options! You can take your car seat on the plane, you can check (or gate check) your car seat, you could leave your car seat and rent a car with them, or you can leave your car seat and rely on public transit. We either gate check our car seats or don't take them and rely on busses/trains. That one really depends on your destination. But if you have a pretty good idea of destination and what transportation will be like, it's super easy to not have to bring one!

[@FamilyonStandby]

What's your burning family travel question?

[@ameliaestevao2975]

Also if I gate check a stroller will it be at the gate when my flight lands? Or will I have to pick it up at baggage claim?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Only a few instances has it gone to baggage claim. And those were all international customs. Domestic, gate check always comes to jet bridge.

[@goodmusicenthusiast9040]

Do you have any advice for a good "baby car seat cover" to make it easier to carry a baby car seat through the airport while keeping it clean from germs? Thank you very much! Thank you for this video!

[@FamilyonStandby]

So, to be honest, we're usually not terribly concerned about the germs. We try to put kiddo in car seat when we get a seat for him. Otherwise, we use these red bags (amzn.to/2sJFhsD) to put the strollers and carseats in so they don't get lost when we gate check them.

[@goodmusicenthusiast9040]

@@FamilyonStandby Wow! Thank you!

[@andreaslagle4010]

Traveling with a backless booster seat for my almost 6 year old? Does he need to sit in it, if not where does it go? I'm not checking bags.

[@FamilyonStandby]

Great question! Each airline is different with what can and can’t be brought on the plane. But you can always gate check! It’s free and convenient.

[@andreaslagle4010]

@@FamilyonStandby thank you! I'll probably call ahead. I'll be on Delta and Southwest. I'll have a rental car there waiting for me. Someone told me to ask about renting a booster through the rental car place.

[@FamilyonStandby]

I'd avoid renting it if you can, it's easy enough to bring a booster along. We checked out the airline booking rules and it looks like Delta and Southwest will let you bring the booster on if it's FAA approved. If you have a sticker that says "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" then you can bring it aboard. If not, just ask to gate check and call it good. It'll be waiting for you at the gate when you arrive. Easy peasy.

[@oxmarie]

Can I fly business class with two babies ? A toddler and an infant?

[@FamilyonStandby]

If you’re a ticketed passenger, the answer is likely yes. That said, there are rules for number of infants/under 2 in a row and number of adults with them. So make sure you put the proper ages in when buying the tickets.

[@Anii923]

I'll be flying for the first time and with a 2 year old. Delta didn't have seats together online, could they put us together at the gate? Have you had any experience with that. I'm so nervous!

[@FamilyonStandby]

Normally, they try to get families together. While it's not guaranteed, they make the biggest effort to do it.

[@abbeyjean3255]

@@FamilyonStandby great have been searching for this answer, flying United and not paying that extra fee to pick seats. I can’t imagine them putting my 2 year old without one of her parents lol

[@chrisharmon3945]

Alot of great tips-thanks for sharing

[@FamilyonStandby]

Gotta spread the knowledge lol

[@soulayv7]

My daughter is 7 and needs a booster seat for when we land as we are ubering to the hotel. how do those work with airlines? HELP!

[@FamilyonStandby]

You can totally carry on or gate check. No biggie. We do it all the time!

[@miracolelenoir6421]

Do you have to pay an additional fee to bring a car seat on the plane?

[@miracolelenoir6421]

Or would I have to choose between my diaper bag and my carseat?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Car seat, diaper bag, and stroller are included at no cost for most carriers. But make sure you check the terms and conditions, some budget airlines don't follow the same rules.

[@sarahtara5546]

Can i check my car seat in baggage?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Sure can!

[@shelbylynnE522]

I have a flight coming up and I got my one year old a seat so I can bring his carseat on and he can just sleep because it's a night flight. They wouldn't take him away from me right? This is giving me so much anxiety bc I've never flown before and that would be my breaking point lol. I didn't know you could choose seats until a few days after buying my ticket.

[@FamilyonStandby]

As long as you book both tickets on the same reservation and don't do something like Basic Economy, you should be good. But if you want to be sure, call the airline in advance and confirm your reservation and let them know. They do their best to make sure families sit together, especially with the tiny ones.

[@ameliaestevao2975]

I plan on putting my breastmilk in a cooler, the breastmilk is frozen in breastmilk storage bags- is there a limit on how much I can take?

[@FamilyonStandby]

Nope, no limit! TSA says something along the lines of “a reasonable amount” and no further specifics. We’ve taken 3-4 day long tips pumping and bringing that milk with no baby and have had zero issues. Happy travels!

[@Mrs.Sabrinalewis]

Do you think a 6 month old can ride in the gb pocket?

[@FamilyonStandby]

We've done it for short periods, but in general, it's easier to use the stroller that pairs with a carseat at that age. There's no way to transfer the sleeping baby in the GB lol

[@Mrs.Sabrinalewis]

@@FamilyonStandby thanks! I appreciate the video! Thanks for the advice

[@Merope4ever]

I love this style of video! So efficient!

[@FamilyonStandby]

Glad you liked it!!

[@OfficialCHRFilms]

My 8 month old only drinks the ready made can I bring the whole bottle? We are flying us to internationally

[@FamilyonStandby]

Sure can! As much as baby can reasonably eat. Just allow some extra time for screening.

[@lupesanchez8559]

Cut in line 🤔....thats something my husband would ask🤦‍♀️

[@FamilyonStandby]

Haha too funny!

[@jlopez8365]

Your grace snugride travel system... do you ticket booth check them or gate check them? Other than a car seat/stroller cover, I’m super antsy about them being thrown till wheels are falling off if checked at ticket counter.

[@FamilyonStandby]

We're a bit of a different case because we TRY to get the extra seat to take the car seat. However, it usually doesn't happen. We gate check always. It's free, only slides down a ramp, and gets put in the cargo. That thing has gone through two different babies traveling the world. Another benefit of gate check: if you're carrying/wearing the baby, the stroller doubles as a baggage cart.

[@chasingadeline]

We are getting Adeline global entry!!!

[@eviegallandt9784]

I thought they have to have a birth certificate....

[@kauigirl808]

So scary that kids don't need I.D.

[@chasingadeline]

Good info about kids ID when traveling

[@shinelldixon1801]

Hey wanted to know I’m traveling with my newborn and I’m using a car seat I didn’t pay for advance seat picking soo they would put my baby my newborn baby away from me

[@shinelldixon1801]

??

[@FamilyonStandby]

Nope - you'll have to get an infant-in-lap ticket at check-in. You won't get a seat for the carseat, so you'll have to check it either at check-in or at the gate. Some nice gate agents will see if there are open seats, but usually that's not the case.

[@cesaregb]

I think I can play this boring video to the kid and will stop crying ... lol

[@FamilyonStandby]

Hey, thanks for watching.