Is it hard to fly with a toddler?

The good news is, I think flying with a 2-year-old is much easier than traveling with a 1-year-old toddler. 1-year-olds have no attention span, and just want to crawl or walk and explore. 2-year-olds are slightly more reasonable, and a bit more easily bribed to sit for a while.



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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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Don't get me wrong, travel doesn't really get easy again until they are between 3-4 years old, but somewhere between 18-24 months it does really start to get easier.

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16 Tips for Flying With Toddlers and Young Kids
  1. Book an Early Morning Departure.
  2. Save Your Upgrades for Toddler-Free Travel.
  3. Talk to Your Kids About What to Expect.
  4. Dress in Layers and Skip Shoes With Laces.
  5. Bring Surprises.
  6. Consider Using a Smaller Stroller.
  7. Pack Just Enough.
  8. Plan Your Packing List.


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The infant must be under 2 years of age for the duration of the trip. If they turn 2 during a trip, they will need their own seat for the remainder of the trip.

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You can choose to keep your baby or toddler in your lap if she's under 2. But children 2 and older have to sit in their own seats. In that case, both the FAA and AAP strongly recommend using a car seat or approved harness (booster seats aren't allowed).

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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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Try and stick to flights during the day to make life a little easier for yourself. She explains: Everyone has a different opinion on this one, but I have always found flying during the day is best with toddlers and young children.

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Flying with a toddler can be a challenging experience, but there are things you can do to make air travel a little easier! Long flights, unfamiliar surroundings, and disrupted routines can make it difficult to keep little ones calm and happy.

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Can I take milk on a plane for my toddler? Travel with toddlers on planes, means you still need to think about food and drink for them. And yes, you can still bring milk or water on board for your toddler. It's usually advised to bring water in a sippy cup rather than a normal water bottle.

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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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16 Tips for Flying With Toddlers and Young Kids
  • Book an Early Morning Departure.
  • Save Your Upgrades for Toddler-Free Travel.
  • Talk to Your Kids About What to Expect.
  • Dress in Layers and Skip Shoes With Laces.
  • Bring Surprises.
  • Consider Using a Smaller Stroller.
  • Pack Just Enough.
  • Plan Your Packing List.


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And no matter how far or how long the drive, be prepared to stop frequently — every two hours or so — during toddler car travel to give your pint-sized passenger a chance to walk and play at rest stops.

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For kids (especially babies and young children), it can feel especially odd and even be scary at first. But it's a common, normal part of flying. This sometimes uncomfortable sensation is related to pressure changes in the air space behind the eardrum (the middle ear).

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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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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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