Travel Tips for Flying with Toddlers
During our Hawaii trip in March, we traveled on three airplanes, stayed in 3 different hotels, and went to two islands - it’s safe it say it was A LOT but so fun 😅🙌🏻 This was Evan and Elliette’s first time on a plane and they did so well!
Here are some tips that helped us and that we learned from our Hawaii trip:
Book an early morning flight (if possible!): I thought it would be hard to do a 7 am flight, but it was better that they were well-rested and awake when we were boarding. Also, prepare for a more complicated check-in with more luggage and car seats etc so arrive 2-3 hours beforehand!
Pack all the snacks!! And some surprise ones 🙌🏻
Give them their backpack or suitcase: they loved being part of the action and practiced their own independence by taking care of their own bags
Talk with them to help prepare them on what to expect with the flight
Bring a travel, more compact stroller if possible!
Pack extra clothes and plastic bags just in case! Evan spilled orange juice 20 minutes into our flight 😅
Bring toys and activities they’d love to keep them entertained
Try and be patient, flexible, and understanding. It’s a lot for a toddler to handle especially if it’s their first time, so don’t be so hard on yourself! And of course, have fun!!
Let me know if you have any more questions on how to travel with your toddlers! :)
