What should I know about flying with children or infants for the first time?

If you are traveling with children or infants for the first time in flight then some planning or preparation can help to make the travel experience better for parents and child both. Whenever a passenger plans to travel with their infant, multiple queries come to mind such as what things to remember, main rules and regulations, and more. Travelers should remember that the Infant's weight is less than 20 pounds and should be restrained in the car seat during the flight. To learn more details, a person should go through the complete blog post.

What are the rules for flying with an infant?

Traveling with an infant is always a challenging task, hence if you are planning to fly with your infant soon then there are some rules and regulations followed by the Airlines to enhance the support and comfort for the infant and parents both. It is always better to understand all the major points in advance to avoid the hassle on the departure day.

• You should make sure that the age of your child is seven days old and under the age of 2 years on the travel date.
• Passengers should not forget to bring age-proof documents such as Birth Certificate, Mother's hospital discharge summary, Vaccination certificate, and Passport.
• If you fail to provide the valid age proof of the infant, then the Airline is entitled to charge full fare on the date of booking and the Infant's travel is subject to the availability of seats.
• Most Airlines allow up to 12 infants per flight therefore only one infant per adult is allowed per flight.
• Airlines allow an exception only in case of medical emergency but the traveler needs to carry a medical certificate from the Paediatrician.
• When traveling with more than one infant then you should take care that each infant should be accompanied by an adult. Therefore, travelers should make sure that the child is seated on your lap.

How to prepare for a baby's first flight?

When you are planning to fly with your newborn infant then it is obvious to have a lot of problems to worry about. But we have come up with a few essential tips about what to do and when to prepare to make the trip smoother for you and your baby. Kindly go through the complete information.

• You should separately purchase the ticket for your infant and use a car seat that can easily secure the airplane seat as it is the safest way to fly with your infant under the age of 2 years.
• Passengers are recommended to choose the right time of the day to fly, prefer to fly during their baby's nap time, or at night when their infant falls asleep.
• You should know the basic rules when traveling on a flight such as asking your Airline about the suitable check-in time, Baggage Allowance, and carry-on baggage policies so you may not be required to wait in the long queues.
• In case, your child falls sick before the trip then you should check with your doctor for ear infections or other health issues before the trip.
• One important tip to follow is to make sure that your carry-on has an extra pair of clothes, wipes, a pacifier, toys, blankets, and baby food. 
• To reduce ear discomfort or pressure you can use bottle-feed or pacifier during take-off and landing.

What precautions should infants take while flying?

There are multiple precautions, passengers should take while flying with the Infant among which some of the main factors are listed below.

• You should keep the Infant food handy either traveling in a long-haul or short-haul flight.
• Passengers should make sure to travel your plan according to the Infant Stick schedule as they are less cranky only if they are well rested and fed.
• While traveling with a child under the age of 2 years, you will require anything or everything that can help clean a messy emergency it is better to bring extra clothes and lots of diapers.
• Kindly consider packing a first aid kit for your child in case of unexpected incidents for example infant has an allergic reaction on the plane. You should also bring nasal aspirators, and saline drops in case the baby falls sick while traveling.
• Whether traveling with an infant or toddler, it is always better to keep toys and books to keep them entertained.

What is the best age to fly with a baby?

As per most Airline's Infant policies, the best age to fly with a baby is until they are at least seven days old. Else, if there is no emergency then the traveler should wait until the infant is at least two or three months old to fly to the desired destination. Crowded places can increase the risk of catching an infectious disease. Read more about the documentation needed for a child to travel by plane.

How much weight is allowed for infants?

Passengers can carry the infant Check-in bag up to the weight limit of 10kg/22lb.