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Getting ready to fly with the family? Don\u2019t despair, help is here. We have tips for everything from apps to Ziplocs to make flying with kids as easy as child\u2019s play:<\/p>\n

Dress for Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remember that even toddlers have to remove their coats at security. Be prepared, dress for success in simple clothing with as few layers as possible.<\/p>\n

Umbrella Strollers to the Rescue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s news for many new parents: You cannot, regardless of how young your baby is, push a stroller through the security check point. You need to remove your child, fold the stroller, and put it on the belt. Do yourself a favor, bring the lightest, easiest to fold stroller you can manage for your child\u2019s age.<\/p>\n

Keep Essentials Close<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never put \u201cmust have\u201d items in checked luggage; this includes medicine (remember 4 oz. max) and prescriptions, pacifiers and binkies, and blankies, snuggies, and lovies (whatever you call it, it\u2019s irreplaceable if they can\u2019t sleep without it!)<\/p>\n

Pack Snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t get caught with an empty stomach \u2014 assume that you will not be fed on your flight. Even if your airline offers food for purchase, there are usually limited quantities of healthy, kid-friendly options. For easy breakfasts in the air, bring instant oatmeal and ask for hot water from drink service.<\/p>\n

Bring Non-Electronic Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Imagine this scenario: The doors to the plane close, the announcement to turn off electronics until further notice is made, and then, you sit on the runway for an hour with your restless kids while your IPad\/Kindle\/laptop sit unhelpfully by. Not a pretty picture. Be sure stock up on books, MadLibs, stickers, small games, and crayons and paper (plus a few dollar store surprises to keep them interested) to pass the time when electronics aren\u2019t permitted.<\/p>\n

Wipe It Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take disinfecting wipes for tray tables and arm rests and baby wipes for sticky fingers and faces. While you\u2019re at it, add a few Ziploc bags to hold everything from loose crayons to runaway Cheddar Bunnies to soggy bibs.<\/p>\n

Book Tickets Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The early bird gets the best seat selection, which means getting to sit with your family in seats that you choose instead of relying on the kindness of strangers to give up their beloved window seat so that your family isn\u2019t separated.<\/p>\n

Fly Right<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When traveling with preschool children, find off-peak flights \u2013 midweek and midday (when business travelers aren\u2019t filling the seats) \u2014 for cheap flights<\/a> and perhaps even a little more wiggle room. NEVER book the last flight of the day with small children in tow: If these are cancelled you could be stuck for the night with your kids in the airport.<\/p>\n

Card Them<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As soon as you start paying for a ticket for your child (they can usually fly free on parent\u2019s lap on domestic routes until age 2), sign them up for airline loyalty cards. They\u2019ll be racking up the miles in no time.<\/p>\n

Download Apps Before You Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t get stuck in the airport without directions \u2013 travel apps provide information for everything from the nearest restroom<\/a> to airport maps. Travelocity\u2019s app<\/a> can provide destination information and keep you updated on your flight status, so you\u2019ll always have an answer to \u201cAre we there yet?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Getting ready to fly with the family? Don\u2019t despair, help is here. We have tips for everything from apps to Ziplocs to make flying with kids as easy as child\u2019s play:<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":13962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Tips for Easy Flying with Kids - Inspire | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning a family vacation? 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