The Luggage Blog

TSA.gov created a wonderfully informative page regarding rules, regulations and tips for traveling with children. The Traveling with Kids page includes several videos as well as a link to an additional page for traveling with children with disabilities. No better place to get your info and advice than straight from the source! Plan ahead and save a few whines by visiting TSA.gov today!

For a great selection of kids luggage, like the Heys Disney Collection (with LED light-up, inline skate wheels) featured below, visit LuggageOnline.com.

Heys USA 18in. Disney Cars Carry On $76.95

Toddlers/Pre-School:

• Always Bring One Extra Outfit…because you just never know.
• Use gum or chewy candy (ex: gummy worms/bears) for older children and mints for younger children to chew during take off and landing for the pressure in their ears
• Recommend not bringing your child’s favorite toys on plane just in case they get lost.
• SURPRISE: Fill up a bag of goodies from the $ store.  Don’t let the children see or play with them until you are on the plane.
  • It will keep their interest because it’s new and different.
  • You could even wrap the toys to “buy” you a little more time.
  • If you forget any of these on the plane, don’t worry it was only a $1.
• What to Buy:
  • Stickers, crayons, coloring books, play-doh, party favors, bubbles, silly putty, etc…(things to keep hands busy).
  • But don’t buy toys that make noise…your seatmates will hate you!

Babies/Infants:

• While taking off and landing give the baby a pacifier, bottle or nurse them and this should elevate any ear pressure problems that may occur.
• With very young infants do take the time to get on the plane early and get settled.
• Ask for the bulk head.  You will want/need the extra leg room.  Some airlines do have bassinets that can be secured to the wall (international).
• Mothers tend to over pack, but unless your baby spits up a lot or makes messes in their diaper often, don’t pack more than necessary!  It will take up too much space and you will be the one who needs to carry it around.
• An Extra outfit and onesies in your diaper bag should do the trick along with what you normally pack.
• Babybjorn/slings will be your best friend…they will keep your baby close and your hands free!

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