At what age is it easier to travel with a baby?

The best time to fly with kids While you can't always fly at the optimal time (based on your child's age, that is), it's great when you can. The best times, most agree, are between three and nine months, when kids aren't yet mobile, and any time after age two or three.



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9-12 Month Olds At about the time your child starts to crawl in the last few months of the first year, things may start to get a bit more challenging. If your child is active, he or she may want to spend the flight squirming out of your arms and crawling in the aisles.

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FLYING WITH AN INFANT: WHEN IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH A NEWBORN BABY BY PLANE? In general, doctors recommend you wait to fly until your baby's immune system is better developed. This could be as soon as one month for full-term infants, though most doctors recommend anywhere between three months and six months.

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This often means that a newborn should not fly until they're three to six months old. However, these dates can vary greatly from child to child. Some pediatricians will allow some babies as young as one month old to fly internationally. Always check with your pediatrician.

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Consoling your baby Walking up and down the aisle may calm them and shouldn't cause problems for other passengers. A favourite toy may also help to distract them. If they are inconsolable, try taking your baby to the back of the plane where the hum of the engine may mask their crying.

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It is important for you and your baby to get out of the car every few hours and take a stretch to avoid restlessness. Try to take a break every 2 to 3 hours for a day trip and every 4 to 6 hours at night to change diapers or soiled clothes, or to feed your baby. Never attempt to breastfeed in a moving car.

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It's so much cheaper than when they're older: We are all about the rule that most airlines don't make you purchase a second seat until your child is 2 years old. Besides flying, traveling with babies is also cheaper because you don't have to pay for additional meals, beds or entrance fees.

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Everything You Need to Know About Traveling With a Baby
  1. Check With Your Pediatrician.
  2. Consider a Rear-Facing Car Seat.
  3. Bring a Collapsible Baby Stroller.
  4. Ask for a Bassinet.
  5. Keep Your Baby Entertained.
  6. Deal With Changes in Air Pressure.
  7. Check for Safety.
  8. Ask for Baby Amenities.


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The term newborn is often used for babies under 28 days or even up to 2 or 3 months of age, according to experts. After this period (and even during the newborn stage), your little one may be referred to as a baby or an infant up until they're around 1 year of age.

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O'Connor said that as a flight attendant, she'll often sit down with a mom whose baby is crying and encourage her, ask if she needs something or just start a conversation about the baby just to move the focus from the tears.

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Early morning flights are usually less bumpy, which means more time letting your little one out of the car seat to explore the cabin (a must for new walkers). If that isn't possible, and you've got a by-the-clock napper, book a flight that coincides with nap time.

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