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Everything parents should know before traveling by plane with your children

You prepare to travel by plane with your children, for the first time. Here are eight questions to ask yourself before taking off.

How to choose the best airline for my boys?

• Find out about the rates for children. Generally, children under two years travel free, but that means on your lap. If you want to assure you a seat you must buy a ticket.
• Check the menu on the airline to see if anything is available for children. Generally, companies do not provide baby food, however, question whether they can heat it if you

What about children's luggage?

• Can they carry baggage or traveling without charge?
• Does the child ticket can load the same amount of baggage that an adult?
• A bag with diapers count as luggage?
• Does the stroller for children may be on board? If not, requests that you bring in the door control, so that you can use at the airport. Folding buggies are usually permitted on board.

What Should the baggage on board your child?

• Pack hand luggage of your children as carefully as yours.
• Include your medications, the name and phone number of doctor and everything they might need for 24 hours, in case the main result lost luggage. Also, you may want to carry important medical information with you during travel.
• Consider keeping some of the favorite snacks and treats your children for the trip, since airlines do not serve meals at once, and they may not be what you expect your children. Remember that international travel, you may have some limitations, for example, you are not allowed to pass fresh fruit in the controls.
• Pack extra T-shirt for kids and for you. "Accidents can happen anywhere.
• Find out if the airline offers gifts to children. Today, it is customary that the companies have dropped, but some still continue giving away packages with games, puzzles or coloring books. Without doubt, you'll want to keep your child happy during the trip.
• It is appropriate that you include bathing suits or other clothes for recreation in case the main luggage be delayed or lost.

Can children subscribe to the frequent flyer programs?

Yes, most programs accept children as adults. Enroll your child in one of these programs will earn you points for each ticket paid. This often has no entry fee.

Where to sit on the plane?

• If you have small kids, see if you can book seats in the front row. These seats have more room for pernas your children and provide a bigger area to move.
• If you have a baby, find out if the airline can you provide a cradle to place in free space.
• Only allows a child to sit on the skirts of one adult for every row of three seats, due to the limited number of oxygen masks. If an adult couple plans to fly with her two children on their laps (one on each) must sign seats in different rows.
• If you plan to use a car seat for your baby, you must have a sticker of approval from the relevant Aviation Administration. In this regard, note that most car seats are not approved for use in aircraft.
• Book seats in the middle of the plane near the wings, will result in a less turbulent journey. With all the transit corridor and the potential risk that some of your fall from upper trunk, you better stand between your child and the broker.
• Children are not allowed to sit in the exit row, as these passengers will be responsible for calling the emergency assistance. This restriction also extends to children on the slopes of their parents.

How to prepare your child for their first airplane flight?

• As a first flight can be a frightening experience for anyone, put some of your time to prepare your kids for the trip.
• You could consider the role plays. Do go through the various inspections. Establishes a line of seats and simulating a takeoff. Be sure to include engine noise and turbulence for kids to know that these are normal things on flights.
• Read them a few books on travel. Thus, they feel more interested and familiar with the process.
• If expected to suffer gastric distress, see your pediatrician to see if something can be done.
• If you're afraid of flying, try to hide it and not pass it to the kids. If they notice that you're afraid might develop a fear of airplanes that persists into adulthood.

How can you reduce the negative effects of flying on the children's hearing?

• Airplanes are pressurized, but the ears are still sensitive to the change in altitude.
• If your child has a cold, treat it in some way that has already proven to be efficient before the trip.
• If your child has an ear infection, you should discuss the issue of the trip to the pediatrician. This type of infection is often very painful for those traveling on airplanes.
• Both children and adults are particularly good for carrying water from the swimming pool at home. And the bags are usually the ears. Buy a few drops and make sure you get the water before flying.
• Adults and children find relief by chewing gum or candy, as the act of chewing and sucking relaxes pressure on the ears. However, be careful when choosing the gum to avoid choking during the turbulence.
• Breastfeeding your baby may be good for soothing your ears.
• Yawning is also a good way to relieve pressure on the ears.
• If your child is sleeping, you should wake before beginning the descent. The landing is often more damaging to the ears if you're sleeping because people swallow less.
• Whichever method you employ, do it during the takeoff and landing, so you can adjust gradually.

What is the best time of day for traveling with kids?

• Please note the habits of your children. As adults, they tend to be people of morning or afternoon. If they try to fly in the opposite of your daily routine, both would suffer.
• Try to fly during peak hours, usually after midday and midweek. In this way, you will have opportunity to get more room to stretch and prime locations.
• Consider booking a flight during the siesta hours of the boy, so that the pass of the trip sleeping. However, the timing will be important here. You should ensure that hours of sleep begin when they are on the plane. Delaying the dream can be a headache, especially if you try to cross an airport with a guy angry.
• If you have a long flight, midnight is a good time. Perhaps your child can sleep most of it.