Tips for flying with young children

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Keeping your child comfortable on flights
To give your child(ren) some home comforts, you could consider a few little things to pack in the child’s carry-on hand baggage for the flight. Some suggestions are:
  • ·     Their favourite toy to make them feel comfortable
  • ·     Some pencils and colouring-in books
  • ·     A story book
  • ·     Travel games
  • ·     Activity packs
  • ·     Portable disk or tape player with head phones
  • ·     Perhaps a little snack box and drink with their favourite treats inside  

 

Why do they cry at certain times?
You may have noticed infants and children often start to cry and put their hands over their ears during take-off and landing. If they cry and you cannot stop them from crying, please do not be alarmed and feel embarrassed. Crying is a natural way for the child to clear their ears, so let them go!!
How can I help prevent this?
Infants: To help prevent their discomfort, breastfeed or bottle-feed your infant when the aircraft begins its take-off and landing. If bottle-feeding you may need to pack an extra bottle for the flight.
Children & adults: For older children and for adults, give them something to chew on like jelly sweets, so that they are constantly chewing and swallowing. This can help prevent discomfort. 
Thanks to Pacific Blue for these helpful tips

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