Passengers with small children interfere with the flight. The journey begins: step by step. Choosing a flight and buying a ticket: the nuances

Even the thought of turquoise seas and eternal summer fades and shrinks against the prospect of spending a few hours on a plane with a child. But with the right organization, a flight with a young traveler is not such a troublesome event as to refuse trips to a beautiful place far away.

Takeoff and landing

The most embarrassing moments. Passengers experience discomfort caused by pressure differences during altitude changes. This, in particular, explains the painful sensations in the ears, as well as children's crying, blocking the sound of working turbines. If the child has a stuffy nose or ear problems, there will be even more screaming, so check with your doctor in advance about special drops.

It is more comfortable for babies to spend this time at their mother's breasts, with a pacifier or a bottle. Older children need to swallow from time to time. The candy on a stick works flawlessly - the period of its "action" is just enough for the required period. If there is no allergy, you can try to inhale the vapors of eucalyptus oil - for example, by dropping a few drops on a handkerchief. And stock up in advance with a book, coloring book, new toy or tablet game that will help you keep your child on a leash for these 20 minutes.

How not to get sick?

Despite all the assurances of the airlines that the air in the cabin is updated about 15 times per hour, you can find in it: fuel combustion products, including carbon monoxide; ozone, which irritates the respiratory tract and exacerbates asthmatic manifestations; and even pesticides that are used to kill insects (especially if the plane is flying in southern countries). And, of course, viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms circulating inside the isolated cabin. From the latter, it is possible and necessary to take preventive measures: from a simple oxolinic ointment in the nose to imported drugs with a wide spectrum of action.

What to bring?

Be sure - a set of changeable clothes, even if your traveler has long and irrevocably refused a diaper. Wet wipes(preferably antibacterial). Medications if your child is receiving treatment. It would be nice to have an interchangeable pair of socks - they will be needed when the child nevertheless slips out of the parental embrace and goes to travel around the salon. You will need chewing gum or lollipops for takeoff and landing, and non-sticky cookies or dried fruit as a light snack (to avoid provoking nausea in a child, do not take carbonated drinks and fatty foods with you).

How to put to sleep?

Take with you some thing with which the child usually falls asleep at home - a favorite toy, a pillow, a blanket, etc. For older children, buy a collar pillow that will support the neck and head in the correct position. If you are lucky and there are empty seats nearby, do not hesitate to put your baby on them. Sometimes the light in the cabin prevents the child from falling asleep - ask the flight attendant for a blanket and throw it on the back of your and the front seat, building a canopy. Experienced travelers they manage to guess the flights at the time of the child's sleep - only here it is important not to forget about the time difference.

What to do if the child is motion sick?

In this case, doctors advise giving a slice of lemon or drinking in small sips, but in practice this does not always help. There are a number of motion sickness medications that are safe for children, but they should be given before the start of the flight, and not when the child has already begun to feel nauseous. In general, it is believed that due to the structure of the vestibular apparatus with children under one year old, such troubles happen extremely rarely. Over time this useful property, unfortunately, is lost, so a hygienic bag or a small towel should always be at hand.

What to do with a child?

Most airlines provide children with what is known as a "young traveler's kit". It may include felt-tip pens, puzzles, puzzles, etc. However, the imagination and generosity of some carriers is only enough for a keychain or microscopic coloring. Therefore, the issue of high-quality entertainment should be taken care of at least a few days before departure. If the child has not yet grown up to independently watch films from the repertoire of the air cinema, stock up on patience and toys.

It is desirable that the latter are new (it is better to collect them in a separate bag and open them only on the plane, periodically extracting new artifacts). It can be a soft constructor, a book with stickers, an unexplored interactive game on your phone, a collection of cartoons on your computer, a wind-up toy - in a word, everything that can keep a baby busy for a relatively long time.

What to do if the toilet is busy?

It is for adult passengers to cope with such a hitch without any consequences, and for the parents of a traveler who really cannot stand it, the issue can turn into a problem of universal proportions. If there is no desire with a loud knock to break into closed door, you can ask the flight attendant to let you into a similar room in business class. There are fewer users there, which means that the toilet is free more often.

You can stock up on a camping collapsible potty with disposable absorbent bags in advance so as not to spill the contents. They are produced in a variety of options (inflatable, in the form of a suitcase, etc.), are inexpensive, weigh little and are quite suitable for further use in non-flying conditions. If trouble caught you by surprise, then feel free to use hygiene bags in the front seat pocket - they are waterproof.

What to eat?

When booking tickets on the airline's website, do not forget to specify the type of food you need - among other options, there is also food for babies and older toddlers. On the plane, it will be too late to place an order - special meals are ordered a day in advance according to the requests of passengers. Your food must be served before anyone else. Keep in mind that juices from ready-made kits are always very cold.

If the child is picky about food, it is better to bring proven products with you. According to the rules for the transport of liquids, baby food(including water and juices), as well as medicines, you are allowed to carry on board in the amount you need. But be prepared to be asked to take a sip from each container to prove to the airport staff that the bottle is not explosive.

Big bonuses for little passengers

If you did not indicate the desired seat when booking, it is better to be one of the first to check in (although passengers with children pass out of line, but in practice this is not always observed, especially by our compatriots). The most "trump" seats in the economy class are the first row. There is extra space to deal with bags and even organize a small playing field, after spreading a blanket on the floor. Mounted on the front wall special cradle where children weighing up to 10 kg and height up to 70 cm can be accommodated with maximum comfort.

But in place of emergency exit do not count - according to the rules, passengers with children are not allowed to sit there. If fortune smiles at you especially broadly, then as an exception you can be transferred to a business class (food, however, will be from the economy class).

Myths and reality

"The stroller must be checked in with luggage." In fact, you can hand it in before the gangway and get it back when you get off the plane (although sometimes you have to wait a bit until it is brought from luggage compartment). If the stroller is small and folds compactly, then it may be allowed to be taken on board. By the way, at some airports (for example, in Dubai) wheelchairs are rented for free.

"A child can take any toys." Toy guns, knives and other plastic weapons will have to be checked in as luggage.

"Children under the age of two can only fly in a car seat." Children under two years old can fly in the arms of a parent without paying a separate seat. If you are paying for a seat for your child and plan to take a car seat, make sure it is certified for use on an airplane (usually listed on a sticker). Strollers and car seats do not count towards the baggage allowance. Some airlines provide their own child seat upon request.

"A child can check in the same luggage as an adult." As a general rule, only one piece of baggage with a lower weight can be checked in per child under two years of age (most European airlines- up to 10 kg).

Ekaterina Afonchenkova

Discussion

if I fly with pupsentia, then I will give a pill for motion sickness

Before the flight, I found out that there is baby food on board, but I decided to take my own in jars, which we like. Excess children's clothes will not hurt in case you get sick or it's cold, because blankets and blankets are issued only for long flights. I found more details about what is possible and what is not allowed in the article here: [link-1] Of the medicines, I only had antiviral ointment, I lubricated it in the spout in front of the airport and upon arrival.

"Now let's fly," my chick squeaked on takeoff, let out tears, snot, ears pawned, wildly frozen. In general, it was not a flight, but continuous failures. Now I know that it is better to prepare for such things in advance. So that you don't have to learn from your mistakes, look at someone else's. Article for those who are going to fly: [link-1]

For Anna99 - Always miserliness is punishable - for such nervous there is 1 class! And it doesn’t matter if you have children or not, it’s important whether you love your children or they always interfere with you.
There are children in any planes and they kick their feet on the front seats, and they run all the time and scream. I have been traveling for many years and with any age of my children. The most important thing for parents - never worry about anything. The child feels nervous and begins to act up. New toys are very important on the plane. They will help pass 90% of the flight time. For the eldest, I took paper crafts "without scissors and glue", now there are tablets - they are indispensable in any situation. And for the little one, Lego figures are really very interesting - cars and dolls.

Dear author of the article, would you rather advise what to do so that the passengers of the aircraft, who also have the RIGHT to rest, do not go berserk from children's cries during the entire flight, when mothers are unable to calm their children, but they believe that all passengers are not obliged , and even should experience the joy of having to endure screams, and passengers sitting directly on the front seats did not experience constant jolts in the back and pain from hair pulled out by delicate children's hands for several hours.
I anticipate the standard arrogant question of mothers (and fathers): Do you have children? I answer: Yes.

Very helpful article, especially summer holidays and trips!
From my own travel experience, I know that the worst thing with Renek on a trip is boredom! Therefore, as it is written in the article, we collect a separate backpack with toys. First, be sure to take something from your favorite and familiar toys. Favorite plush hare is just an inevitable attribute of falling asleep or in any stressful situation.
And secondly, we always take something new with us, it helps a lot to distract my son when everything on a trip or flight is already tired. We take out as needed. Nass is best saved by small sets of Lego duplo, always with figures! You can always come up with something new, and with lego men or animals, you can play entire scenes.
But the coloring pages didn’t suit us very well - it’s difficult to paint beautifully in travel conditions :(

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Classes on the plane with the child. Tell me please, what can I do with a child on an airplane? We are flying for the first time and I don’t know what is possible. I used all the methods that are used in everyday life. For example - what does a child do when he sits in line for ...

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If you are flying for the first time, then take a change of clothes for the child in your hand luggage (he can get wet, he can feel sick - anything can happen).
Then take small cookies and sweets (they usually provide meals on long flights, but children do not always eat new food, you need to take what the child eats).
Download cartoons and audio fairy tales to your tablet or smartphone, take headphones with you.
For entertainment for children - new books, with puzzles, with riddles and pictures.
We had great magnetic toys (the parts do not scatter), for example, such [link-1]
or like this [link-2]
Also take some checkered paper and a few pens or pencils with you - you can draw, you can play sea battle or tic-tac-toe. Keep in mind that you need to entertain your child not only during the flight, but also during the pre-flight waiting time at the airport. For the airport, you can take a couple of balloons and blow them up so that the child runs and jumps, but .... not at all airports this is possible, because if there are a lot of people, then this is not feasible.

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I bought books with buttons, small toys that the child is fond of, stickers (again, according to interests, we have small cars), and an iPad, be it wrong, ours has already learned to play all sorts of toys. It is important that all toys are new - there is a chance that they will last for a long time))

I'm for stickers. kmk the devil is not as scary as he is painted :-)

Young children often get really bad earaches on an airplane. Especially when flying back, since at sea water could imperceptibly get into the ear, wind inflate, etc. The child is frightened, does not understand why the pain and from this. Thanks for the advice. What to do - I'll find it, no problem.

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our one and a half year old 13 hours of flight withstood perfectly :)) but we are not very good :(

we returned from Mallorca at night, flying there for 4.5 hours, everything went well both there and back :) Have a nice rest!

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We flew at 1.2 and at 1.11. Nastya always slept during takeoff and landing. I took a lot of new little things with me - coloring books with stickers, plasticine, books, toys, etc. The main thing is new, but it's always interesting :) I was sleeping at that time, it didn’t come in handy. I recommend taking the first places in the cabin (ask for this at registration), it’s more convenient there, it seemed to me. Be sure to immediately ask for a blanket and a pillow, in case the child decides to sleep. You don’t have to fly so much, time flies quickly on an airplane, so I think everything will be fine :)

the main thing is not to sit on the floor! my friend flew from Turkey with a child, my daughter 1.8 played on the floor, my mother waved her hand - she was silent and okay. And it turned out all cold air from the air conditioner there ... we had a short rest ... the child was terribly sick.

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slip (that's right :)) the child one by one: those that are on the plane (for example, safety instructions - it was a hit with us), small toys, "read" books and so on, that is, pick up small fry (toys and not only).
at the most crucial moments (when it’s already so boring that nothing pleases) they solemnly gave mobile phones :)

For 9 months, I actively recommend a toy - plastic multi-colored cups that are inserted one into the other (there are such in Ikea and not only there). A set of such glasses gives us an hour and a half quiet life daily, and my girlfriends claim the same. :))

3. the stroller can be taken into the salon. on the plane to hand over to the flight attendants.

They flew 3 weeks ago at the same age. Nothing special to do or take. On the plane, be sure to ask for a seat belt for the child, it is thrown over yours. Arrive at the airport at the beginning of check-in, then most likely you will be given seats in the front row and with one free row so that the child can walk freely and not interfere with others. But ours did not sleep at all, all 3 hours played with safety instructions. Passed the flight well. Dress lightly, it's quite hot on the plane.

Child from 1 to 3. Raising a child from one to three years old: hardening and development, nutrition and illness, daily routine and development Section: Parental experience (Girls who flew with babies of two years on long distance(at least 6 hours), what did your kids do on the plane?)

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Hurrah! Are you flying? GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

Stock up on wet wipes, a bottle of ordinary water, lollipops (do you eat these?), Something for motion sickness for babies (maybe you can find some syrups in advanced pharmacies), maybe he eats something that you won’t find on the plane. Cut through. What is he most fond of at home, maybe a mosaic or a lotto? Bribe something new from this series of your beloved and don’t show it before the flight, and it’s better that it’s time for the flight to sleep!
Bon Voyage!

The upcoming flight with small children or older children causes quite a few concerns among parents.
Will the loads during takeoff and landing affect the baby's condition? How to feed? How to change clothes? And if the child is older: What to do? And how to curb the energy of little explorers and fidgets?
However, today a flight with a child is no longer a rarity. And all major airlines are trying to make the flight as comfortable and safe as possible for both children and their parents.

Consider some of the features of air travel with children using the example of some Russian airlines.

The only flight restriction baby is age up to 7 days.
Otherwise, no restrictions.
Airlines such as Transaero and Aeroflot have the opportunity to provide children under one year old (weighing no more than 11 kg) with special baby cradles (depending on the type of aircraft and the availability of special fasteners). If you wish to use a bassinet during the flight, you must indicate when booking and issuing tickets.

An adult passenger can carry one child under two years of age free of charge and without issuing a separate ticket without placing him on a separate seat.
Some airlines on international flights charge 10% of the basic rate, even if a separate seat for a child is not provided.
If the child needs a separate seat on the plane, it is necessary to issue a ticket at special rates with discounts of 25-50% from different airlines depending on flight conditions.
Also, if an adult passenger is carrying two or more children, then it is necessary to issue tickets for the second and subsequent child with a separate seat, but with 25-50% discounts.

Children 2-12 years old

When traveling by plane with children aged 2-12, you also enjoy discounted fares ranging from 25% to 50% with different airlines. The size of the discount may also be determined by the route.

Generally, families with children on an aircraft should be provided with the safest and most comfortable places.
These are seats with increased legroom in the front of the cabin.
In order to be guaranteed to book adjacent seats on the plane for yourself and your child, check in for the flight in advance. To do this, you can use the services of online registration on the airline's website.

When checking in for a flight, please note that the child's age is taken into account not at the time of ticket purchase, but at the start of the journey. So if the child turns 12 on the day of departure, he will need to purchase an adult ticket.

Children from 5 to 16 years old traveling without parents

Children from 5 to 16 years old can travel without parents. Airlines provide an escort service.
Issuing an escort service when issuing a ticket for an independent flight of a child is mandatory for children from 5 to 12 years old. At the request of parents, accompaniment can be provided to children under 16 years of age.
In this case, the presence of the seeing off and meeting parties is a prerequisite.
To apply for escort, you must fill out an application to the airline, samples of which can be found on their websites. This can be done either at their representative office or directly at the time of check-in for the flight, however, it is necessary to inform that the child is flying unaccompanied already when booking the ticket.

What to take on a plane for a child

Take care that in hand luggage turned out to be everything necessary for comfortable flight with baby.
For the little ones: a pacifier (pacifier) ​​and a bottle of drink.
For older children, lollipops (help with stuffing up the ears).
For a snack, nuts, dried fruits, baby food.
At Aeroflot, you can order food for infants in advance (at least 36 hours in advance), while this service is completely free.
Don't forget your medications if needed.
Take a laptop or tablet to entertain your child with interactive educational games or cartoons.

Many parents are afraid to fly with young children for various reasons. If we are talking about a baby, then parents are worried that flying on an airplane can worsen his condition or cause some kind of disease, and if we are talking about a child of 2-11 years old, then in this case, adults usually face the following question: can their child can easily withstand a long flight and not suffer from nausea, long stay in one place or banal boredom?

In fact, flights with children are not a rarity, and modern airlines have long provided for the rules for transporting children, compliance with which guarantees the baby comfortable and safe conditions flight.

Today we will consider the basic rules for transporting children that apply to 5 Russian airlines: Rossiya, Transaero, S7, Aeroflot and UTair.

Infants and children under 2 years old

Until relatively recently, flying with children under 1 year old was undesirable, since many aircraft did not have the necessary equipment for these purposes. Today, the planes of Russian airlines have everything you need to adequately receive your children. However, we note that there are still some age restrictions.

If your child's age is less than 7 days, it is not recommended to carry it on board an aircraft. This information is indicated on the official website of the company.

If the flight is necessary, you will have to provide a receipt that in which case the airline is not responsible for the consequences of air transportation for the health of the child.

You must provide 2 copies of such a receipt, one to remain with you and the other to be given to the check-in agent at the airport.

Children under 2 years old are entitled to free pass, if they do not occupy a separate seat in an aircraft making a domestic flight. This means that you do not need to pay for the child, but you will have to hold him in your arms during the flight.

For international flights, for a child under 2 years old who does not occupy a separate seat, you will have to pay 10% of the cost of your ticket.

If you are traveling with several children, then tickets for 2 and 3 children will be paid at special rates for children (usually provide a 25-50% discount) with the provision of separate seats and the possibility free transportation luggage (there is a limit on kilograms) and one baby stroller.

Special baby cradles

Russian airlines provide the opportunity to use a baby cradle when transporting a child. Place such cradles on the backs of chairs.

The stroller can be used before boarding the aircraft, and then it will be sent to the luggage compartment of the aircraft. If you are checking in your wheelchair, ask if the airport can provide you with a temporary wheelchair.

According to the information posted on the websites of the airlines, it is possible to use cradles on the company's aircraft, as well as free service providing a baby stroller to the aircraft ladder.

It also provides its passengers with cradles, but the desire to use them must be notified no later than 24 hours before departure.

Allows transportation in the cabin not only cradles, but also strollers of the "cane" type weighing up to 4.5 kg and dimensions not exceeding 53x27x97 cm.

Today, airlines provide the option to transport your child in a child seat if you have one. The seat must be located at the porthole on a seat with dimensions not exceeding 40x40 cm. If these conditions cannot be met, then a child seat will not be allowed.

Before and during the flight

When buying plane tickets, do not forget to indicate that you are traveling with a child. You must have all the documents confirming the age of the baby. Remember that you should be provided with more comfortable and safe places in the cabin (in the front row or at the beginning of the cabin). If the plane is not completely full, the staff must leave the seats in front of you empty.

Be sure to take a small bottle of infant formula with you to the cabin (if the baby is not breastfed).

You should be aware that on many flights you can be provided with special baby food, but you need to check the availability of it at least a few days before departure.

If you are bringing your own meals, check with the flight attendant in advance if she can warm up the mixture.

During takeoff and landing, the baby's ears may be blocked, make sure that during these phases of the flight he has either a nipple or a bottle, for example, with juice, in his mouth.

Children from 2 to 12 years old

Children at this age are transported at special rates with the provision of a separate seat and the possibility of free baggage allowance according to established rules.

You need to book plane tickets in advance, because only in this case you will be able to provide tickets next to each other.

All air carriers now provide special baby food on board.

Rossiya Airlines provides meals for both very young children and older children. Children from 3 years old are provided with milk, crackers, cheese, chewable food, juice.

Transaero also provides children's kits.

Small passengers of Aeroflot and UTair flights will also receive special baby food.

It should be noted that baby meals related to special meals are not available on all flights, so information on this issue should be clarified in advance. You can find a list of flights on which such meals are provided on the websites of air carriers. Order special food must be made in advance.

Some Russian air carriers provide entertainment for children on board. For example, Aeroflot entertains young passengers with special travel kits, which include various game accessories: sets of felt-tip pens, coloring books, board games.

After reading this article, you probably realized that the flight with a child will take place for you in the most comfortable conditions.

The services of Russian airlines for the transportation of small passengers are slightly different, so you should check all the details on the website of the selected airline or with their representatives, especially if you plan to travel with a baby.

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How to fly with a baby

How much does a ticket cost, what to take on a plane and what to do at the airport

In the fall, I was going on my first trip with a three-month-old baby and worried at the same time about myself, the baby and the passengers of neighboring seats.

I imagined with horror that my daughter would cry the whole flight. But everything worked out.

I told how to choose accommodation and pack a suitcase with children's things. Now I will share the subtleties that will save parental nerves during the flight.

Elena Babushkina

traveling with a child

At what age can you fly

Airlines are heeding advice World Organization healthcare. In the first 48 hours of a child's life, they are not allowed on board, in the first 7 days they require a certificate from a doctor. The doctor must confirm in writing that the newborn is allowed to fly. Starting from the second week, you can fly freely, but I advise you to consult a pediatrician in any case.

How much does the ticket cost

In Russia Children under 2 fly free of charge only in the arms of their parents. If there are two or three babies, and one adult, only one child will fly for free. The second and third will fly on children's tickets with a 25% discount from an adult.

Child tickets are required for all children over two years of age. If on the day of the flight the child will be 2 years and 1 day old, he will need child ticket.

If a child needs a separate seat, the airline will make a maximum discount 50% off adult ticket. How more expensive ticket the more discount.

In autumn, I traveled with my daughter to Sochi: she flew for free in my arms. And recently I booked tickets to Georgia. A Ural Airlines ticket from Yekaterinburg to Tbilisi and back cost 18,472 rubles, I paid 1,270 rubles fees for a baby.

Call the airline

Despite the fact that when buying a ticket you already said that you will have a baby with you, you need to call the airline and talk this point with the operator. By phone, you will resolve issues with cradles, seats, meals and many other things that you could not specify when buying a ticket.

Number hotline airline is on the company's website or will be indicated in the ticket purchase confirmation.

What are you allowed to take on a plane?

Suitcase. Even if a baby flies in the arms of an adult, he is entitled to luggage space. A child's suitcase can weigh up to 10 kilograms, and the sum of its length, width and height should not exceed 115 centimeters. Suitable small suitcase for hand luggage: the requirements for them are the same.

Stroller. In addition to a child's suitcase, you can take your own stroller on a flight. There are few requirements: weight up to 20 kilograms and lack of factory packaging. If you bought a new stroller while traveling, be sure to unpack it.

At the check-in desk, the chassis and carrycot of the stroller will be marked with special tags - DAA, Delivery at Aircraft. Such a stroller is checked in as baggage at the gangway or in the aviation sleeve. They return it at the door of the plane or with the rest of the luggage - it all depends on the airport. For example, you will have to wait for a stroller at the luggage belt in Barcelona, ​​Berlin, Washington, Copenhagen, Rome and Stockholm.

In Sochi, I took one suitcase for two and a stroller. Next time I will do the same: my hands were free, the airport security guards escorted me to the elevators, I put a large pack of diapers in the stroller basket, which did not fit in the suitcase. The only thing that upset me was the bus: it is not easy to lift a stroller into it alone.

Lightweight pushchairs can be transported in the cabin. The weight of such a stroller should not exceed 4.5 kilograms, dimensions - 53 × 27 × 97 centimeters.

car seat. If you pay for a separate seat for an infant on an airplane, you need to take a car seat into the cabin. The base of the chair cannot exceed the dimensions of 40 × 40 centimeters, and it should not prevent the neighbors from reclining the seat backs. A car seat is required if you are traveling alone with two children under 2 years of age.

What to ask the airline

Before departure, you need to understand where the child will sleep on the plane and what he will eat. These questions will be answered in the call center of the airline. It is better to call there immediately after buying tickets, otherwise the baby will fly without privileges.

Airplane seats. Parents with babies are usually placed in the front rows or at the front of the aircraft. Besides, aviation regulations prohibit such passengers from booking seats in the row at the emergency exit.

If you choose seats via the Internet, at check-in, the parent and child with a separate seat can be seated. To prevent this from happening, you need to call the airline and ask to assign seats to you.

Children in car seats are usually placed at the window.

Cradle or belt. IN big planes children under one year old and weighing up to 11 kilograms provide cradles for sleeping. The cradle is attached to the partition in the first row and the baby is fastened with belts. To get a bassinet, you need to notify the airline at least 36 hours before departure.

Low-cost airlines do not have cradles and small aircraft like A-319, A-320, A-321, Boeing 737. On some flights, cradles are issued by Aeroflot, Ural Airlines”, “Emirates”, “Nordwind”. They usually come with a set of bed linen.

I flew to Sochi with the Rossiya airline, there are no cradles in its planes. The flight attendant gave out a short belt that wraps around the child's waist and fastens to the adult belt in the manner of chain links. At the same time, keep the baby with his head to the porthole: suddenly something will fall from the service trolley.

Nutrition. Some airlines provide passengers with baby food. It must be ordered, like any other special, kosher or vegetarian, by phone and at least 36 hours in advance. In booking systems, infant meals have their own code: BBML.

For example, in the standard Aeroflot menu there are three cans of mashed potatoes: meat, vegetable and fruit, cookies and 200 ml of milk. If you're planning a trip months in advance, it's a good idea to look at the infant feeding schedule. So, if from 4 months babies begin to eat vegetables little by little, then from 8 months they can already eat bread.

To comfortably breastfeed on an airplane, you can bring a special breastfeeding cape or apron with you. To avoid problems with the transportation of milk formula, prepare bottles with a volume of up to 100 milliliters. If you feed a child during takeoff and landing, his ears will not be blocked and he will not burst into tears.

What to use at the airport

Mother and child room. The room with changing table and sink can be used by parents of children up to 7 years old. In it, you can safely feed and change the child, but almost always you have to wait in line.

There are also changing tables on airplanes - they are usually located in the toilet. Both at the airport and on the plane, it is convenient to take absorbent diapers and wet wipes.

Priority boarding. Passengers with infants are often checked in at the business class counter and loudly invited to skip the line when boarding the aircraft. If you are not invited, know that you have such a right.

Fast Track and Marhaba Service. If the travel budget allows, you can pay for the fast track service at the airport ticket office. You can get through quickly with it. passport control, get luggage, go through security screening in a separate corridor. The range of services varies from airport to airport. For example, in Yekaterinburg "Koltsovo" service includes service in the business lounge and Buffet. This service starts at $35.

Similar services are available at many airports around the world. For example, in Dubai it is called "Marhaba".

Temporary stroller. Some airports provide wheelchairs to passengers. This is convenient if you have a transfer to connecting flight. At Vnukovo airport, such a service is available in the transfer hall of terminal A. Strollers are issued to parents with children under 5 years old.

What conclusions did I draw

1. Do not choose low-cost airlines if you want to fly in an airplane with a cradle.
2. Be prepared to pay for a child ticket if you are flying alone with two children. Take a car seat with you.
3. Call the airline after purchasing tickets: let them know you have a baby with you, secure seats, ask for a bassinet and baby food.
4. Place your baby items in your carry-on suitcase.
5. Take a stroller on your trip and check it in at the airport.
6. Plan what you will feed your baby and prepare containers of the allowed volume.

Consultant: Natalya Pautova, Friends Travel

All worries are over. The place is chosen, the date of departure is determined, the tickets are booked. You can breathe easy - you are definitely flying with your baby on vacation. But then anxiety begins to seize you, and the question is how to fly in an airplane with one year old baby more and more worried.

It is more difficult for young children to adapt during the journey than adults. To make the flight as comfortable as possible, think over some points in advance, conduct thorough preparation.

Visit your pediatrician

It is advisable to show the baby before the trip to your pediatrician. Even if there is no disease, the examination will not be superfluous. Special attention it is worth paying attention to premature or asphyxiated children. Pressure drops can affect the vessels of the brain, and the doctor will give the necessary recommendations.

In case of problems with the ears or nasopharynx during takeoff and landing, additional discomfort may occur. The doctor will recommend special drops to alleviate this condition.

Specify the type of food

On the electronic portal of the airline, try not to forget to select the type of food you need. Usually there is a choice - food for children under six months or for older children. It is important to remember that it will be impossible to make a choice during the flight - orders are formed a day before the flight. Another feature of special meals is that your order can be prepared earlier than other passengers, and drinks will be cold.

If your child is picky about food, then it is better to grab familiar foods. According to the rules of air transportation, water, juice with baby food, as well as medical preparations, are allowed to be taken on board as much as necessary.

Learn how to be with a stroller

Many parents are sure that the baby stroller should be checked in with the rest of the things in the luggage compartment. It really depends on the company. The probability to pass right at the gangway, and after arrival to get back at the exit is very high.

If the stroller is foldable, then most likely you can take it with you. This will facilitate the flight and give additional safe space to the baby. Some airports offer strollers for rent.

Do you need a car seat

Many parents, by analogy with traveling by car, are convinced that until the age of 2, a child on board an aircraft must be in a car seat. According to the rules of air travel, children have the right to fly without paying for a seat in the arms of their parents. If the seat has been certified for use during flight (see certificate), then you will have to pay for the seat. Another option: they can offer their own chair on board. By the way, neither the stroller nor the chair is included in the weight of the luggage.

Take Care of a Delicate Problem

During the flight, even if it is not long, the toilet room is sometimes busy. Adults cope with such a hitch easily, but flying in an airplane with a one-year-old child can then turn into a disaster. Of course, you can periodically break through a locked door and bring those around you to a feeling of deep indignation. IN emergency you can persuade the flight attendant to take you to the business class bathroom, where there are fewer passengers.

One of the most suitable solutions is to buy a camping potty with disposable absorbent bags. In any children's mall there are different options - folding, inflatable, in the form of a backpack. Their cost is low, and compactness and lightness will make it possible to use them on the ground.

Get ready for exciting games

Enclosed space, the presence of strangers and the general atmosphere will not have a positive effect on your baby's mood. Therefore, parents will have to responsibly approach the question "What are we going to do now."

Often airlines offer puzzle sets, felt-tip pens and puzzles. But they do not always meet the expectations and age of small passengers. What can be done in advance.

• Buy new toys, hide before departure without showing in advance;
• Choose a "long-playing option" - puzzles, books with stickers, a soft designer, clockwork toys and pyramids;
• Fill your gadget's memory with cartoons and fairy tales, new interactive games.

Don't choose:

• Toy pistols, as they will have to be checked in in the luggage compartment;
• Musical toys - they are unlikely to delight your neighbors;
• Too much a large number of toys will increase the weight of hand luggage and you will have to pay extra.

Things to remember while flying

Remember the main thing - your anxiety is transmitted to the baby. Therefore, stock up on inexhaustible patience and calmness. In this case, the flight with a one-year-old child will be comfortable and bring you joy.

Location selection

If places were not indicated at the time of booking, then you should come to check-in as early as possible. In economy class, the most comfortable places considered the first row because of the extra space in front. On it you can conveniently arrange things, and for the baby to make a play area. On the front wall, you can attach a cradle for very young children. It will help the baby to get comfortable.

The most embarrassing moments

1. Changes and pressure drops during takeoff and landing create discomfort even for adult passengers. Young children will react much more strongly. One of the old and tried and true ways is to offer him a bottle of water or a breast. If the baby is older, then a lollipop candy will be the best solution.
2. Although air carriers claim that the air inside the cabin is updated at least 15 times per hour, various substances still get there during the flight. These are fuel combustion products, ozone, various microbes and bacteria, which is inevitable inside a closed space. For prevention, oxolinic ointment or its analogues help well.
3. Humidity on board is no more than 20%. For a person, the optimal rate is from 40 to 80%. This level can lead to dehydration of the body and to prevent this from happening, you need to water the baby as often as possible.
4. Another problem is motion sickness. Although up to a year the structure of the vestibular apparatus rarely allows this. If there are suspicions that the baby is prone to motion sickness, then it is worth taking a safe medicine in advance of the flight.

What else to take on board with a small child

• Change of clothes, socks.
• Wet wipes, preferably antibacterial.
• Required medications.
• Sweets, dried fruits, cookies.
• Favorite sleep toy.
• Collar pillow.
• Water, juices and baby food.
• Plastic bags.
• Warm clothes.

A carefully thought out and pre-prepared trip will help you avoid many troubles and enjoy flying with your baby.