Health & Safety
Ear pressure on planes: helping babies and toddlers cope
Why ear pressure hurts little kids on planes and how to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers swallow through takeoff and landing.
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Guides by age
Guides for traveling with toddlers, roughly ages 1 to 3: busy hands, short attention spans and nap-shaped days.
16 guides
Health & Safety
Why ear pressure hurts little kids on planes and how to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers swallow through takeoff and landing.
Family Destinations
How to pick a first trip destination with a baby or toddler: travel time, time zones, pace, getting around, medical care, food, water and climate.
Flights & Airports
Should you bring a car seat on the plane? How approval labels, airline rules, gate-checking and getting the seat through the airport work for families.
Road Trips
Planning long car journeys with toddlers and preschoolers: when to drive, how often to stop, car seat checks, snacks, activities and handling meltdowns.
Flights & Airports
What happens at airport security with a baby or toddler: breast milk, formula and baby food, strollers and car seats, and keeping little ones calm.
Planning & Packing
What to pack in a travel day bag for a baby or toddler: diapers, feeding, spare clothes, a small first aid pouch and quiet things to do.