Comments on: How to Fly With a Baby

on 3/20/2007 You wouldn't let your child ride in your lap in a car, so don't do it on a plane. If you can afford to fly, you can afford a ticket for your kid. Most airlines will sell you a childs ticket for 50% of your price. Bring a car-seat and do the right thing!

on 11/22/2005 You may need to prove that a toddler is eligible for free under the age of two travel. My city's department of health will issue a mini birth certificate the size of a credit card for only $7. I have one for each of my children and have used them often for travel and registration at school, etc. They're a lot easier than carrying around a file folder!

on 11/22/2005 Check in early at the airport and request seats at the front of the plane where there will be room for the sky cots that most airlines provide for children up to the age of about one.

Also try and time your childs nap for shortly after take off. Travelling overnight seems to work well if your child is in the routine of sleeping through the night.

on 11/22/2005 Consider packing yourself a clean set of clothes in your carry on in case your child gets air sick on you.