| Dress the kids in comfortable clothes. Even if you are | | | | prospect of flying very exciting, so you can add |
| going to visit grandma and you want to impress her | | | | some fun to the week before by counting down to |
| with your very best outfits, just carry these in your | | | | the day of the trip using a calendar. |
| carry-on luggage and change after you arrive. It | | | | Bring a few toys and/or books to keep your child |
| makes for a much less stressful trip if everyone is | | | | occupied during the flight. If you have an iPod you |
| comfortable. | | | | can download audio books at places like and let them |
| Don't forget to bring along an extra sweater or | | | | listen to a story during the flight. If you buy the |
| jacket as airplanes and airports can be cold. You may | | | | unabridged versions these can be long enough to last |
| encounter an unexpected delay, better to be | | | | the entire trip! |
| prepared. If you get stuck in an airport without a | | | | Chewing some gum can help with the pressure |
| jacket and it is unusually cold, just purchase a | | | | build-up in the ears. Try to arrange nonstop flights if |
| sweatshirt in the gift shop. As you board the plane, | | | | possible. Things can get hectic trying to get yourself |
| grab pillows and blankets. They sometimes run short. | | | | and your kids off one plane and onto another. And a |
| Better yet, bring a travel blanket and pillow along if | | | | long layover will create boredom. Air travel with |
| you have some space in your carry-on. | | | | children doesn't have to be stressful, just follow |
| Make sure your kids realize that the "bumps" they will | | | | these tips and plan ahead, and you can have a safe |
| feel in the air are normal and nothing to get upset | | | | and easy trip. |
| over. For more air travel tips, children find the | | | | |