A lot of people don’t want to travel on an airplane if they have a newborn. The main reason for this is usually health fears about their baby being on a plane or just because they think it would be a bit too stressful. If your infant is at the right age to travel in a forward facing child car seat you could always take it with you which will help lessen stress. If your child sits in a rear facing car seat you can take this but you will need to confirm with the airline that the seat will fit onto one of the plane passenger seats. They will need their own paid seat though.

The tips below will help you to have a more hassle free journey:

1. Your baby may be allowed to go on a plane journey at just a couple of weeks after birth but it is recommended that you don’t take them on a plane until they are at least 4-6 weeks of age. The air conditioning on the plane can circulate germs which is why you should wait to take your baby on a plane until they are at least 4-6 weeks old.

2. We know how minimal hand luggage has to be on a plane so be sure you don’t forget to pack the most important things in your hand luggage such as nappy cream etc. The rest of your luggage that you will not need during the journey can go in the hold.

3. When you are packing your bags, don’t forget that creams and similar items can not be held in containers bigger than 100ml. Use multiple tubs of up to 100ml if one tub for each lotion is not enough. Remember that all of those containers as well as every other essential for the journey all need to fit into one bag 1 litre in size. Bear in mind that the rule is one bag on board per person. Anything that does not fit in your hand luggage will have to go in with your other luggage in the main luggage bag.

4. Baby milk, food, and formula are exempt from that rule. You need to show security those items seperate from your creams etc (liquid allowance) so it’s best to put them into different bags.

5. Flights can often be delayed so take plenty of snacks and drinks with you.

6. Breast feeding is likely to be the most simple way for you to feed your baby when you are travelling. Breast feeding could help pacify your baby before take-off and landing.

7. Ready made milk formula is the best option if you like to bottle feed your baby. Formula can be fed at room temperature. A disposable bottle for feeding is great for convenience when travelling.

8. Children who are under 2 years of age may be able to sit on your lap on the flight without paying a fare for your child although it is up to the airlines rules. The age limit for a child with this will also vary. This is fine but may not be the most comfortable of options. Some airlines might allow you to bring along a travel booster seat but this will most likely mean paying the full child airfare price (they may even get baggage allowance for themself!). The car seat for your child would most likely be part of the baggage allowance.

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