What is the hardest age to travel with a toddler?

The first flight with a baby can be daunting, so many parents wait till their little baby becomes a toddler. It's a mistake if you ask me. I'm yet to meet anyone who thought that flying with a baby was harder than flying with a toddler. 12 to 20 months is THE most difficult age to travel with kids.



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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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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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“The age at which a child can remember a vacation can vary from child to child,” explains social psychologist Susan Newman. “But parents want to be sure their children are old enough to enjoy and be able to do whatever the vacation plans cover. The age for this tends to be around 5 or 6.”

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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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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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They might despise sitting quietly for hours on end, and they might be uneasy during turbulence or get upset with the ear-popping changes in air pressure. Thankfully, though, you can have a worry-free travel day with proper preparation and planning.

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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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They can throw serious tantrums when things don't go their way. Once your child is fully mobile and can walk (somewhere around 10-18 months old for most kids), all bets of containing them are off. In short, they are just more likely to need the extra space of another seat.

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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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