Plan ahead.

1. The two most important words when traveling with children:  Direct flight.
2. Window seats are best for traveling with a baby.  You have a lot more privacy.  Nursing is very comforting for the baby which makes life so much better for you and everyone around you.  The baby may sleep and be quiet.  If you don’t nurse, have a bottle or a pacifier ready for takeoff and landing.
3. Aisle seats may be best for an active toddler.  On a long flight, you might do a lot of pacing the aisles following the busy walker.  Never let your baby walk around a plane by herself or without proper outdoor shoes.
4. Pick morning flights.  Everyone is well rested, baby is likely to take a nap and the flight is less likely to be delayed.
5. Bring a copy of your child’s passport, social security card or birth certificate.  It isn’t necessary, but it could solve some major hassles, especially if you are traveling without the other parent.  Southwest says that they require it but I haven’t yet been asked for it.

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