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How is it to air travel with infants? I'll be traveling overseas in the next few months with a 14 and a?

2 months old. Has any one traveled by air with small childrens? I'll be traveling with my DH, but I am still courious to know what to expect and how difficult it is to travel this way with kids.

It isn't difficult to fly with them at all. Just make sure your children over the age of your infant has their own ticket. If your infant doesn't have a ticket that is OK. You can carry your child on to the plane(many do) as a lap child. Just let the ticket/gate agent know.

But do bring something to entertain your children. Also infants usually have a hard time with the cabin pressure (your ears popping) so bring a bottle or some liquid on to the plane to help ease the infants pain. Being two months old, I'd consult your doctor. Most doctors will want to check the infant and make sure they are 100% ready to fly.

Its really not that difficult, people do it all the time. Just be sure to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs (the sooner the better). Security usually takes an hour easy if not more. Just be prepared. And you'll be fine!

-Ron (flight attendant)

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