Does my infant get a carry-on bag?

Infants under the age of 2 years who are held by an adult are not allowed any hand luggage. Other children who occupy a seat are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults. You are allowed to bring a stroller or a baby basket on board in addition to your carry-on.



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It is worth noting that lap infants are not entitled to their own carry-on luggage, and any diaper bags will be counted against the adult's baggage limit. However, car seats and strollers can be checked for free.

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Lap infants do not qualify for any checked baggage allowance. Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed; however, playpens, wagons, and other infant beds will count as a checked bag and must meet size and weight requirements.

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Standard strollers, folding wagons, and car seats can be used to get to your gate and then checked for free. They'll be returned to you on arrival. Collapsible strollers can be stored in-cabin. Car seats can be used onboard your flight too.

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Under 7 days old requires a Passenger Medical Form. Lap infants are not allowed an extra bag. Your plane ticket allows for one carry-on bag, one diaper bag, one stroller, one car seat, and a breast pump with an associated cooler, free of charge. Under 7 days old requires a pediatrician letter.

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Each airline will have its rules about who can sit where, but a bulkhead seat is generally considered an excellent option for families traveling with young children. The bulkhead is at the front of the cabin and sitting in those seats usually guarantees you some extra leg room.

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Benefits of booking your baby or toddler their own seat It's safer: Your arms just aren't strong enough to hold a baby securely during turbulence. That's why the AAP, the FAA, and the NTSB all stress that the safest place for a baby on a plane is in an FAA-approved car seat or airplane harness device in their own seat.

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On most airlines, babies under the age of two can sit in your lap on a flight, sometimes with a special lap belt that you attach to your seatbelt. You may have to pay a fee—primarily on international airlines—which may come with a special boarding pass. It helps to call the airline before booking to confirm.

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Water for babies is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. Remove this item from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.

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Age: 0 to 2 Years Old
Unless your child already has a passport that can be used to prove their birth date, you may need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. While some airlines are more lenient than others, it's always best to come prepared.

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Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter. A stroller may be brought onboard without counting toward your carry-on limit. This is based on space availability; space guaranteed only with the purchase of a ticket for the infant).

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Helping children prevent airplane ear
  • Encourage swallowing. Give a baby or toddler a bottle to suck on during ascents and descents to encourage frequent swallowing. A pacifier also might help. Have the child sit up while drinking. ...
  • Avoid decongestants. Decongestants aren't recommended for young children.


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If the pressure isn't equalized, the higher air pressure pushes on one side of the eardrum and causes pain. That's why so many babies cry during those last few minutes of the flight, as the air pressure in the cabin increases as the plane prepares to land.

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Also, airplane cabin noise levels are loud, especially during takeoff. Consider using cotton balls, noise-canceling headphones or small earplugs to limit your baby's exposure to this noise. This may help make it easier for your baby to sleep.

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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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37 Tips for Traveling With an Infant, Older Baby, or Toddler
  1. Update Immunizations. ...
  2. Consult Your Child's Healthcare Provider. ...
  3. Collect Medications and Important Documents. ...
  4. Do Some Research. ...
  5. Allow Extra Time. ...
  6. Bring Those Baby Essentials. ...
  7. Don't Forget Favorite Toys or Blankets. ...
  8. Double Check Car Seats.


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You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.

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