How do I prepare my toddler for a plane ride?

16 Tips for Flying With Toddlers and Young Kids
  1. Book an Early Morning Departure. ...
  2. Save Your Upgrades for Toddler-Free Travel. ...
  3. Dress in Layers and Skip Shoes With Laces. ...
  4. Consider Using a Smaller Stroller. ...
  5. Pack Just Enough. ...
  6. Be Prepared for Security. ...
  7. Prepare for Air Pressure Changes. ...
  8. By All Means, Use Pull-Ups.




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Calm them down Anxiety is a normal reaction to fear of flying for some children so if they do get anxious try the following: Give them a hug and reassure them at key moments of the flight. Sing their favourite song. Play a game with them or tell them a story.

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But the pain is only temporary — it won't cause any lasting problems for kids and usually will ease within a few minutes as the Eustachian tubes open to let the air pressure equalize on both sides of the eardrums.

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Although airlines allow for children under 2 to sit on a parents lap, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) recommends for all young children to sit in a FAA approved car seat at all times during a flight. Flight attendants with the AFA are pushing for FAA to update safety regulations to not allow lap babies.

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What to do when a baby is crying on the plane
  1. Offer an aisle seat if the parent is stuck in the middle. Getting out from between two strangers and into the aisle with just a little extra shoulder room can make all the difference. ...
  2. Share a kind word or smile. ...
  3. Provide hands-on help. ...
  4. See if there's an empty seat.


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12-18 Months Old One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination. At this age, children are still too young to understand and follow instructions, so discipline is ineffective.

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Fifteen Best Activities for Toddlers on a Plane
  1. Window Gel Clings. This is such a super easy thing to bring along, and it can make for some great play. ...
  2. Water Wow Books. ...
  3. Lacing Cards. ...
  4. Lift-Flap Books. ...
  5. DoodlePro Trip. ...
  6. Little Cars. ...
  7. Little Figures. ...
  8. Electrical/Decorative Tape.


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People ask me all the time about giving their children Benadryl or any antihistamines, Hammond said. Technically, it is not recommended to give your children anything before they fly.

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People ask me all the time about giving their children Benadryl or any antihistamines, Hammond said. Technically, it is not recommended to give your children anything before they fly.

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You can bring water, juice, milk, etc. for your baby or toddler through security and on the plane. You do not need to throw away liquids for a baby/toddler before passing through security. You can bring a packaged drink/bottle (unopened or opened), or baby's own personal bottle/cup through security.

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“There is a common belief that giving an antihistamine, specifically diphenhydramine (Benadryl), to children will help them sleep [on a long trip],” says Dr. Noelle Leung, a pediatric acute care clinical pharmacist at the University of Kentucky HealthCare.

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7 Ways to Soothe Your Kids' Ears on Flights
  1. #1 Pack a snack for takeoff and landing. ...
  2. #2 Clear up congestion. ...
  3. #3 Try pacifiers and lollipops. ...
  4. #4 Let her cry it out. ...
  5. #5 Try a little manipulation. ...
  6. #6 Keep your baby awake. ...
  7. #7 See a doctor before you fly if you suspect an ear infection.


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Spray Afrin nasal decongestant spray twice into each nostril one hour prior to flying. Begin taking a decongestant, like Sudafed, one hour before the flight. Both of these medications can be purchased over-the-counter in a drug store.

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