1. Pack lots of snacks and bring a water bottle or sippy cup. No one wants to get soaked when a drink spills, I always bring a water bottle or sippy cup to avoid messes with kids! Even if your kids are great with a cup, you never know when the tray table might get bumped and juice will go flying!

 

 

 

 

 

2. Bring an assortment of activities to kill time.

We love wikki stix and new coloring books. For more activities check out my post on What to pack: Airplane Activities for Toddlers

 

3. With the above post in mind, do not pack TOO MUCH! You will end up lugging too many bags, as well as children and will likely get frustrated while trying to squish everything under your seat or in the overhead bin!

 

 

 

4. Take advantage of the inflght magazine, let the kids read it, use it as a “look and find” book as you ask them to identify things on the pages or letters or words depending on their ages

 

 

5. Try not to worry about the other people around you. Toddlers are unpredictable! Even with plenty of toddler toys! Yes you child may scream or cry, but most other passengers will not even bat an eye. If they have their own children, they can sympathize with you. There is no expectation of peace and quiet on an airplane. It is a public place! It’s their problem if they are upset, not yours!

 

 

 

If you are still feeling nervous, check out these travel tips for moms!

 

 

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