Comments on: Family Travel: Tips for traveling with children

By: margaret

margaret — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:19:51 +0000

I just listed my sit and stroll on craig’s list! I guess like the Go GoKidz, I would stroll through the airport (actually, he would push it through the airport, which helped burn off energy between flights), onto the plane as a seat and then in my dad’s car or the rental car. It really helped ease my burden.

And yes, snacks snacks, but most importantly, when I began to freak out I could calm down but, you’ve heard it a million times: just staying in the moment.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:54:55 +0000

On our most recent airplane trip with a toddler, we were told the car seat has to be placed next to the window, allowing easy access for the adult to exit.

All these tips are really helpful!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:36:43 +0000

Great tips! I cant live without my GoGoKidz Travelmates. They turn our carseats into strollers and make getting around the airport easy and fun. They are a little pricey, but if you fly at least once a year I think they are worth it.

By: katharine

katharine — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:47:56 +0000

An idea for plane travel: bring a bag of Hershey’s Kisses or similar mainstream, well liked treat to hand out if your child is a screamer–to help people chill out about the presence of a loud child on board. This is not my own idea–just something I read and remembered and intend to do.

By: Jaci

Jaci — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:16:51 +0000

Great tips, thanks!

Having just survived a traveling nightmare last weekend (flying solo cross country with the kids on the red eye, only to be held up at our stop over for over 10 hours), I have one more tip to share.
Each of the kids had a backpack with a small blanket and travel-sized pillow. I meant them to be used on the plane, but ended up making beds on the floor at the airport & they slept for almost 3 hours.

I would suggest always having supplies for extended delays…blankets, pillows, change of clothes, and healthy snacks. Pack for the unexpected!

By: Michelle Girasole

Michelle Girasole — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:41:14 +0000

Kathy, great article! I don’t even take my kids to the grocery store, if I can avoid it. Maybe with these tips I’ll become a little more adventurous!!

Thanks for posting, Anisa! Great stuff, as usual.