Travel with Kids (in Airplane)

Today I will teach you some tips for when you travel with kids in an airplane. I will show you some ways to pack plus some tips and tricks for keeping toddlers occupied. I also hope to make you feel empowered, confident, and less stressed. I will break down the problems I had as a mom traveling with a baby and then tips and tricks that worked during the toddler years.
If you fly with kids during the pandemic, you have to make 2 years old and older keep their mask on for the whole flight. But you can do it; you’re a mom! Think tips and tricks! #travelwithkids #travelwithtoddler #familytraveltips #flywithkids
Links:
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Helpful sites:
www.farawayplacestravel.com/
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Airplane suitcase: bit.ly/3pPmB2w
Minnie Mouse: bit.ly/2KRkQmR
Small backpacks: bit.ly/2L1k9Hx
Large kid backpacks: bit.ly/3rOKGZn
Packing cubes: bit.ly/3nNGLJn
Tubs: bit.ly/2XX1zUe
Shampoo bottles: bit.ly/2QQVcNJ
Tray table boundary: bit.ly/3fZnNeB
Pouches: bit.ly/3mSJmAJ
FAA approved airplane seat: bit.ly/3s9fLqu
My green sweater: bit.ly/3osJ59p
Nail polish: Grand Canyon Sunset by OPI
Baby bag backpack: bit.ly/2KliE5L
Travel doll: bit.ly/35yEqLH (just for fun)
Soap sheets: bit.ly/3kAVcjD
Other videos:
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bit.ly/WhatNOTtoWearOnPlane
bit.ly/HowPackCarryOn
bit.ly/WinterTravelPacking
bit.ly/TheBeachInWinter
bit.ly/HowToGoThroughTSA
Chapters
00:00 Travel With Kids
01:16 Tips and Tricks
06:20 Stroller in Airport
7:30 Kids in Airplane
12:48 New TSA Rules
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[@thejourneyofmevlog4648]

As im watching, as an agent , I suggest parents buy a car seat bag for there car seat it helps with loading and transport under the plane

[@purplechickennugget7012]

I’m only 12 but I still love watching your videos. I send these to my dad a lot. Haha! Have a great day! Tip: Again, I’m 12 and this has worked for me. I bring a baggy and I put my phone or I bring a bigger bag to put my iPad in. I put the bag between the tray clasp and the tray itself. Now, with my phone facing me I can watch Netflix, Hulu, etc. *CLEAR BAG*

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing this idea and for watching.

[@janicew6222]

Great tips, even my grandchildren are past this age now, but I love watching your videos, makes me believe we will once again be able to travel.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, thanks Janice. We will!

[@jackieyoung702]

This was great ! Just what I wanted to see. You mentioned a bag for dirty things. Now they have scented trash bags. Also extra pacifiers. They always get lost. Great job! You are the best!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Great idea!! Yes to more pacifiers!!! Thanks for watching!

[@saragress2344]

Reusable wet bags are environmentally friendly to conceal anything wet or soiled. Plus we use them where we're going to store dry clothes before we get wet, and later the wet clothes when we want to get dry again. Nice video!

[@Fardowsa3872]

This helps a lot thank u. I’m actually traveling 17 hour with two kids 1y and 5y.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, wear layers b/c you will sweat lol. And have so much fun!

[@Fardowsa3872]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank u

[@thefabulouslady5866]

Cozy phones have been a life saver for comfort and durability for headphones. They look like a ear band and they have flat headsets do you can lay in any position.

[@aliblue3605]

Tip: Get your seats pre-booked when booking the flight. Even flying on my own, that's what my Dad and me did when I flew last. No kids, but great tips.

[@melissap1575]

Prepay for luggage too because of that and choosing your seat prior makes it harder to be bumped off the flight.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so sorry for the delay. Somehow I missed your comment. Thank you for commenting.

[@nicoleroberts7272]

Thank you so much!!! I don’t have grandkids yet, but look forward to traveling with them and using your tips!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh that would be so fun! Thanks for watching.

[@annestephenson1548]

Great tips for travelling with toddlers Laurie. Mine are grown now but have a Granddaughter 8 years old but some of the tips can be used for when we can travel again!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wonderful!

[@Melaniexb1]

Such a wonderful presentation, ! I think you did a most fabulous presentation!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@jacquiescoff3498]

Removable/reusable window clings are good for small kids to play with if you happen to be in a window seat. 🙂

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

These are such great ideas!!! Thanks!

[@anna-mareeeksteen5094]

We had a Trunki for my toddler. He loved it. When he got tired, he just sat on it and we pulled him along. Or he could also ride it himself. I also used a stroller bag and put our jackets and extra loose things in there with the stroller. Oh, I forgot, I also had reins for him when he started walking. That way I could sit down and he could move about and still be attached to me.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Now that sounds awesome-I wish they made it for adults lol.

[@madmax1528]

Your dog is so cute glad he was in the video

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He loves being in the video and winking at people. Thanks for watching!

[@stephanier9820]

I dread trying to fly with my 4 years, special circumstances. Lots of helpful tips for sure. I still am working on calming myself before my own first flight with my aunt to meet friends in Arizona next year, as long as the craziness of this current situation has calmed enough

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You got this!

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

Just keep calm. When you freak out or worry, thats what gets the kid worked up. Ive traveled solo with 3 boys, its not as bad as you think, especially with a potty trained child. Bring a small snack for every 1.5 hr of flight and maybe 2-3 new activity books(dollar store), and a favorite sweater. Dont forget your sanitizer and mask. Enjoy yourself and stay calm. Hard candy is also fun, set a timer on the phone and play "who can make the candy last longest" 😉

[@Teresa-K]

Enjoy your videos! Great tips! “Blowouts” cracked me up.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ugh, they always happen at the worst time lol.

[@kirshens]

Fantastic tops. I'm traveling to house hunt and these ideas are helpful even without kids. Dont know how moms manage without having meltdowns.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and hope the move goes smoothly!

[@Rite1010.]

Great video, Laurie. A travel item i suggest for young babies and toddlers is the Doona all in one stroller car seat. The wheels fold up into the seat and becomes the car seat. Then when it's time to de-board, just push the button to pop the wheels back down into a stroller. It's FAA approved for on airplane use without the base. Also pack a blowout kit. In a gallon ziplock bag have extra clothes, wipes, diaper, cream and powder. Another tip I was given. Book red eyes that take off around bed time. Do the bed time routine when you get to the gate so they start to get tired. Then hopefully by the time you hit the runway they're out cold Oh and airlines have bassinets on some planes. When you book the ticket, call the airline directly to book the bassinet.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Love those tips, Emily! Thank you!

[@ohioitis200]

I have a question about this...shouldn't parents of babies take an extra smaller ziplock baggie in that kit to put the stinking diaper in so it doesn't stink up the plane?

[@Rite1010.]

@@ohioitis200 depends on the length of the flight. Some just use need that one bag to put the dirty diaper in. Others bring 5

[@lindastover9541]

Have a great day

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!!!

[@MJ-qd8oh]

Yes, pack extra extra extra diapers lol and set of clothes. On one trip my flights were delayed due to the weather. We stayed overnight at the Chicago international airport 🥴 then had a 2nd connecting flight to Phoenix and stayed there for a good amount of time for our other connecting flight without diapers 😭. I ended up on a hunt for diapers and finally found a store within the airport with correct size 🙌🏼. I have learned a lot from this experience! lol

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I cannot imagine!!!

[@washingtonfamo8234]

So the kids backpack is the only thing that they are checking right. I have 5 year old and 10 year old

[@dena-mo118]

Do you happen to know if this tray table boundary will secure onto the tray table of an airplane? I was looking at this and saw this is labeled for use on a car seat. Love the idea of a tray table boundary so items don't end up on the floor of the plane! Great tips throughout your video. I forwarded it to my son who is thinking of a Disney trip this summer with his family.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi and thanks for watching. The one below it is definitely for the airplane. I'll change what I called it: bit.ly/3fZnNeB

[@dena-mo118]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thanks, Laurie. Actually, each of these are great for kids. You always feature the neatest travel items. Now if we can just get back to traveling, that would be great!

[@damadarby2254]

On another video with comments turned off I wanted to let you know Systyane eyedrops have propylene glycol in them for slickness. It's antifreeze.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That's so weird that the comments were turned off. Hmmm.

[@mmalove98]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie it happens on videos with a lot of footage of children or content they think is geared towards young people so maybe that's what happened

[@barbsturgeon]

I'm travelling to the East Coast from the West Coast in a couple days and haven't flown for awhile. I have a question about the checkpoint lines. You mention a TSA line. If the TSA line is less, can I get in that line if I'm not travelling out of the country? What is the difference? I've been watching your videos and they are helping me quite a bit. I'm traveling on Frontier for the first time and understand they are real strict on baggage sizes and such. Thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! The TSA line is for any domestic flight. Everyone has to go through that security screening line unless they pay for TSA Precheck.

[@geenacastellanos4778]

Thank you! This was so helpful Laurie, me and my four year old travel next wednesday. Do you know if I can take our stroller all the way to the gate? Since he is past the "infant" stage.

[@geenacastellanos4778]

@@SnowySpiritRuby Thank you!

[@geenacastellanos4778]

@@SnowySpiritRuby our airline has zero info/details. It just says that children two yrs old and younger get to take a stroller for free. So I'm hoping I don't get charged or have any issues

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes you can! Strollers can be gate checked for free. Just google stroller and your airline if curious. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful time! It'll be so funny to hear what he says about everything.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You will not get charged for bringing the stroller to the gate-unless it's Spirit. They're persnickety. If so, call them.

[@brittpaige11]

Thank you so much for your great tips!! I do have a questions my daughter is 3 she’s gluten free because of her disease I wanted to take a box of gluten free pasta in my carry on for her is this allowed? Also am I able to take a bottle of pediasure drink for her? Would that be in the bag with her snacks that I place into the grey bin?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! You can take any dry food; but the new food rule is: food must all be in one clear bag and that bag goes in the gray bin. For kids you're allowed liquids but just put it by itself (not in liquids bin) in the gray bin. You could get the myTSA free app and ask them. Screenshot their answer just in case you get a strict officer on the day of. Have fun!!

[@brittpaige11]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you so much 😊

[@carmenirizarry7632]

This is great! So many people I have seen in my flights don’t know what they are doing. There was this girl traveling with her daughter and brought powder formula. We were still in the gate the baby screaming and th flight attendant couldn’t help. I sacrificed my water bottle. She didn’t bring an extra diaper. It was a disaster. Poor baby, a three and a half hour flight. Thank you for your always excellent advice.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh now that would be awful. Poor everybody lol!

[@ellenwilliams9910]

If you are gate checking a stroller or collapsible wagon, do u collapse and carry it through or does it go through with the grey bins?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, it needs to fit through the conveyor belt thing so collapse it, and 15 years ago they wanted the car seat upside down through the screener. Don't be in a hurry; it's your vacation. Take your time. Know that you'll make a mistake and that everyone does.

[@earmark72]

Great tips! Gonna save this video for our September trip to Hawaii with my 3 year old! I need all the help I can, I'm 48 ;)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Whew! I'm 49 and mine is 16! Just take all the goldfish lol. Thank you for watching! We are trying to go this summer.

[@flamingodiego]

Any updated travel videos for kids (6 and up) ?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! Have they flown before?

[@Kool-aidayeee]

I'm not bringing kids but I still watched

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

:) Haha I appreciate it.

[@araseliortiz440]

So before going through tsa, if I have my liquid bag and electronics inside my suitcase, i need to bring it out of there and onto the gray bins? Separate from my suitcase correct?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, just your liquids bag and electronics that are larger than a phone. The phone stays in your bag. Here is a step by step through the line: bit.ly/HowToGoThroughTSA

[@wandrousvindella716]

You warn that its long video, but its packed with invaluable tips. When my children had their first flights I breastfed during takeoff & landing. I would "papoose" them. Can you still do that? On my daughters first flight without me, age 5, she was with her great grandma & I sent them with a 100 piece puzzle. (ATL to FLL) Also we made rice krispie treats to make the trip special. I was laughing with the blowout tips, as I had a few of those myself. Now I'm watching my grands be world travelers with their own bags (gifts from Nanna) Violet, my eldest, got a TravelPro underseater with compression bags for Christmas. Laurie, did you get your Vera Bradley at Christmas?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh that is hilarious that you gave her that! I did not; I'm debating getting it. We have one at the mall so I will go check them out in person. I just loved that peach tone. Thanks for watching Wanda.

[@darnitfreedy1812]

Quick question so you know how a lot of airlines when you book your tickets it will let you choose the seats you want to sit at? Are you guaranteed to have those seats or can they be changed?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hmmmm I think they can be changed but it’s very very rare. I’m really not an expert on that. I would call your airline to book maybe.

[@melissap1575]

Hi Laurie I'm Melissa. I was just wondering if airport and airplane security will have even more restrictive with the virus and those other events happening in D.C.? Only asked cause I would like to go back to illinois in March?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hey long time no see! I don't see how much more strict they can get. Here's a video with the changes: bit.ly/AirportChangesPostCOVID and this detailed one: bit.ly/HowToGoThroughTSA

[@melissap1575]

Thank you. I love your videos! I have found out that you can’t fly into O’Hare airport in Chicago unless you can show proof of a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours before your flight takes off. I think it may be that for all of Illinois too.

[@stephaniemontero4920]

For the formula is it fine if I have it in a formula dispenser the stackable ones...Or do I have to take the whole tub? I was also thinking of putting my sons snacks in there. He’s going to be 9 months when we go to our vacation

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You can have it anyway you like. I would ask the officer if you need to pull out your powder formula. They may just want it in the bin so it won't set off the alarm for blocking another item. No biggie. Thank you for watching! It'll be so cool! Hot but great!

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

You take the powder out, no matter how you pack it. They will swab the container and your hands to do an explosives test. Make sure to pack more than you think you will need. My babies always wanted extra milk while in transit, sipping on a bottle soothes some.

[@stephaniemontero4920]

@@Wandafully_Wanda I ended up getting the to go bottles. I did take it out tho and they did take a sample of it to check it.

[@brandygalvan8114]

I have a double stroller and take it to get gate checked and have a layover do they give it back at our layover ?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh, I do not think so because they ask your final destination. You can ask them if they can give it back at your layover, but I do not know.

[@destinkohorst137]

Hi! Do you check the car seat when you check your regular luggage or can you check it at the gate?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You can check it either place, or you can take it in the plane and buckle it in.

[@destinkohorst137]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Even if it isn’t Flight approved? We have the graco 4ever and I am nervous about checking it due to all the scary stories! At the same time, lugging it through the airport doesn’t seem fun either! Lol Thanks for the response! Love your videos! Helps me a lot since I haven’t flown in ten years!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@destinkohorst137 You could google your airline and car seat. Here is what I found when just searching United: www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/baggage/infant.html

[@silviac4621]

Thanks! Can my kiddos take toys on the plane, like Barbies, and those mini brands. Thanks

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yes! I put our toddler's in a big makeup pouch.

[@makry123]

Do you know if there is anything wrong with double strollers? I have tried contacting allegiant and it’s so hard to get in touch with them!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I have not heard anything bad. Can you google allegiant and stroller?

[@makry123]

I just got an email back last night stating that double strollers are accepted! Thanks!😊

[@ZhuiLin]

Me as a 10yrs almost 5ft " I APPARENTLY LOOK LIKE A 13YRS TEENNN"😢

[@kelliepatten3924]

I will be traveling with my 3 yr old this September. He will not wear a mask period. I've heard Delta will allow this....any thoughts? Loving your tips. Thanks

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would research or call Delta. I’ve heard you need stuff from a doc or add an hour to check in.

[@brandymatthews3562]

any have any tips for international travel with autistic child

[@laurawilson5666]

Do you have any airplane travel trips for teens and young adults?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh, the same for this and us adults. Eat alot and make sure your device works and have all the headphone jacks you need. I would also add journal. Thank you for watching!

[@lynnettecapobianco2757]

It just came across to me that play doh and slime follow the same rules as liquids.....I had no idea that they were liquids, especially play doh I thought they were solids

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes and I think play doh (wow autocorrect had to work for correct spelling) is so thick that the machine has a hard time seeing through it.

[@tezshrestha619]

Hi Laurie Can I take my Car seat with me for my 3 years old? Thank you

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You can take a car seat for sure through security. You will have to check it at the gate if it is not FAA approved. Google your airline and car seat requirement or just call your airline. Hope it goes great; super age to travel!

[@lizz_g4847]

I’m traveling with 6 year old & a 15 year old … Do I have to have proof of identification ?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi you do not need id for either child. And have fun!!

[@lizz_g4847]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurieok thank you so much 😊💕

[@lindarobinson2104]

Does anyone actually take their carseat on the plane, in a seat? This seems like a HUGE pain to install and remove

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It is a pain, but your child knows that when she's in that seat, she has to stay in it so it gives you a couple hours of peace kind of. Thanks for watching!

[@deb4wakeforestNC]

How about tips for traveling with you senior cat inside the airplane

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Well, they can go in a carrier. You can request a private screening in airport security. We did that when we took ours. They take you to a make shift room so you can take the cat completely out of the carrier. I was petrified my cat would dart off if I took him out in regular security. Thank you for watching!

[@deb4wakeforestNC]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you for the information love your videos ❤️❤️

[@vanessaroach3704]

I bring a plastic bag that I can hook on the seat tray hook and use for trash.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Love that hack! You can also put a cell inside a sandwich baggie and hook it on the tray table hook. Thank you for watching!

[@krystalherrera1846]

Does a diaper bag count as a personal item?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! It sure does, but remember that baby gets 2 bags too.

[@krystalherrera1846]

Ok thank you so much.

[@kelleydaniel3328]

Any tips to travel with child with a wheelchair?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I would watch this about TSA Cares: bit.ly/TipsTravelAutism (it was done during Autism month but I interview about this program in the tsa line that would be helpful)

[@queenslacesthrifter4864]

I'm going to be that lady that wipes everything down after taking it out of those gray bins 🤢 Unless they sanitize them but I'm thinking probably not

[@Faithy12721]

You mean that your baby is your dog or what