Air Travel with Your New Baby
By Beatrice Brown

 If you travel with a child you must plan the trip to the last minute. When making your reservation, ask for a stroller or cart ready for you at the airport and one waiting for you at any connection and at your destination. Also ask for the seat on the plane with the most leg room – generally the front row of the coach section. This lets you lay your baby on a blanket on the floor and gives you more freedom. Pack everything you need in a lightweight shoulder bag- disposable diapers, packaged pre-moistened towels, a large bib a non-bulky blanket, a sweater, a few teething biscuits, two small toys, his magic blanket and such food as you may need.

Since you may have to carry this pack, the baby, your purse and perhaps a coat for at least a mile, you may want to hold all beforehand to see if you can do it. Nothing will force you to jettison the nonessentials quicker than this test.

Until your baby is about six months old, you will find it easier to carry him in a sling, but if he’s skittish toddler, consider getting a harness for his safety and your sanity. Use it a few times first, so he’ll feel acquainted with it.

Pack just enough formula and food to use on the plane and for one extra meal. Take a light snack for an older child since he may not like what he’s served. In any case, he’ll get properly dirty which may surprise the people who meet you. They always seem to expect an immaculate mother and child.

To give the appearance of cleanliness, have your child wear a large bib or smock, the sleeveless apron with pockets worn by boys and girls in kindergarten. Remove it just before alighting.

If you weren’t able to reserve a seat and have to take what’s available, sit next to the kindest most tolerant-looking grandmother.

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