BABY ON BOARD

Baby on board

Flying with kids?

Flying with children can be stressful. You also have to consider and plan many things before and during flights.

How to entertain little ones and keep them busy during the flight:

Maintain routine. When travelling with young children, do all you can to keep them in their familiar routine. This reduces the chances of suddenly forgetting a meal, or getting over-tired. Bring pyjamas to change into on a night flight. It creates structure, kills time and helps them to sleep.
Create a flight plan for your children e.g. first a movie, then a puzzle, then some food. Change into pyjamas, then a sleep, then colouring. Always expect the unexpected with children! At least if you have a plan, you know that you are prepared for most eventualities.
Bring snacks. Ensure they are things that your child enjoys to avoid potential tantrums. Let your child take their time eating so that it also serves as a time waster.
Make sure you have your children’s medication (e.g. for fever, toothaches, a little first aid kit…) and fully stocked changing bag to hand.
Carry some sweets or soothers for young children to suck on to help prevent ear ache during take-off and landing.

Did you know?

Baby food does not have to be under the 100ml liquid limit to bring on-board a flight. Just make sure to take them out of your bag when going through airport security.

…. Or you’re Pregnant?

It’s generally safe to fly up to 36 weeks during a healthy pregnancy.
Always consult with your doctor before travelling.

• Get plenty of fluids during the flight. If you become dehydrated, it can reduce blood flow to the uterus.

• Move around. You need to walk every half hour. While seated, flex and extend your ankles to boost circulation.

• Keep your seatbelt fastened. Buckle it under your belly, low on the hipbones.

• Wear compression socks.