How do kids fly on planes? Get ready for exciting games. Psychological preparation of the child

Documents are ready, tickets are bought, departure date is set. It's time to pack your suitcase! Carefully study the rules for your fare and for your flight free transportation luggage and hand luggage for you and the baby. Usually, an economy class infant ticket can carry 10 kg of baggage and 5 kg of hand luggage. For some companies, these figures can be twice as high, while others do not provide luggage for a baby at all - you can only take hand luggage for him. To optimize the fees, not to lose sight of anything, make a list in advance of what you and your child will need on vacation.

First flight with a child: what do we take in hand luggage?

Hand luggage is the items you take with you on board the aircraft. Here it is important to foresee all the nuances as much as possible so that both you and the child feel comfortable during the flight. Hand luggage in economy class should take only one piece of baggage per passenger - this is the child's bag and your bag. It is important that hand luggage fit within the allowable dimensions, otherwise it will not be allowed on board. As a rule, the sum of three measurements (height, length, width) should not exceed 115 cm.

It is convenient to take children's things in a "mom" shoulder bag so that everything you need on the road is at hand. For documents, wallet and phones, which should always be safe and in direct access on the road, use a small shoulder bag or fanny pack - it's convenient. These bags are not included in the baggage and are not taken into account in the total weight, just like a camera, phone and computer (laptop, tablet).

What to take on board the plane if you are flying with a child?

Below is a list that you can use, adjusting it for yourself.

Cloth. Dress your child in light, loose-fitting clothing that you can easily put on and take off when you travel. It's summer now, so you won't need a lot of things. Nevertheless, you need to take a spare set for a shift and something warm - a jumpsuit or a blouse with a hood. You should be able to "warm" the baby if it became cool and, conversely, undress if it became hot.

Hat, socks, blanket. There are air conditioners at the airport and on the plane. To keep a sleeping baby from freezing, cover him with a blanket or a light blanket. A pair of cotton diapers or a few disposable ones - spread, put on your shoulder, cover the child - diapers do not take up much space and will always come in handy.

Diapers. Calculate their number based on flight time and waiting time at the airport. Approximate scheme: 1 diaper for 2-3 hours of flight plus 1 spare. Take a mini pack of your diaper product with you.

Useful little things. A bib, a tissue, a small towel to gently feed the baby, wipe his mouth, etc. If teething, do not forget the teether. A handy little thing is a nibbler. Put a piece of an apple or banana inside - the kid will be happy to procrastinate the net, at the same time he will have a tasty snack, and he will scratch his teeth. Wet wipes (including antiseptic for hands), disposable paper handkerchiefs, and for nursing mothers - disposable bra pads. Garbage bags will come in handy. Inflatable C-shaped pillow under the neck - with it you will be comfortable to relax in flight.

Toys. Bring along a pair of brightly colored rattles/rattles/squeakers appropriate for your child's age. Toys will entertain the baby, will not let him get bored and capricious.

Dummy. If the baby sucks them, take 2-3 pieces on the road, putting them in a sealed plastic box. Chain with a clothespin - so that the pacifier does not fall and does not get dirty, fasten it to your clothes or to a hat.

First aid kit. Put the medicines you and your baby need in a travel organizer. Check out the list first medicines which are transported with special conditions. On the road, it is advisable to have with you a remedy for colic, motion sickness, antipyretic, gum gel, antihistamines. An electronic thermometer in a case may also come in handy.

First flight with a baby: meals on board

If the baby is breastfed, then you have nothing to worry about - he can eat at any time. Just dress in a way that makes it comfortable for you to feed in public.

If the baby is bottle-fed, take baby food with you, calculating its amount, based on the duration of the flight. Take what is familiar to your child. For the smallest - dry milk formula, which is convenient to fill in portions in advance in a travel container-dispenser. Take a couple of clean bottles with nipples. Bottles must be plastic as glass is not allowed.

For older kids - kefir, drinking cereals, fruit and meat puree, cookies. It is hot in summer, so it is better to put food in a thermal bag. There it will remain cool for 4-6 hours. On board the aircraft, the stewardess, at your request, will heat the food and provide boiling water.

A handy thing when traveling - packages for sterilization in the microwave. Put washed bottles, nipples, pacifiers, spoons in a bag. Fill with water, close the bag with a zip fastener. Ask the flight attendant to put the sterilization bag in the microwave for 3 minutes - the dishes will be sterilized. The bags are reusable, designed for up to 20 sterilization cycles, so they will be a good help for mothers.

Onboard baby food

For the smallest passengers, air carriers sometimes offer children's menu, which must be booked in advance - 36 hours before departure. This will make it easier for mom to feed the baby on the road, because warm baby milk or puree will be brought to you right on the spot. The conditions for providing baby food on board the aircraft are different and depend on the air carrier and the purchased fare.

Attention - liquids!
For the carriage of liquids on board an aircraft, special rules. You can take with you in hand luggage a total of no more than 1 liter of liquid per person. Keep in mind that perfume, deodorant, medicines, cream, toothpaste are also liquids and their volume will be taken into account in the total volume. Baby food in the amount necessary to feed a child on board is not included in these restrictions, but must be provided for inspection. You may be asked to sip from the bottle to make sure it's really safe. Take baby drinks in small bottles or packs of 100-200 ml. Don't worry, plenty of water will be provided on board.

Important information about transporting a baby stroller

You can take a baby stroller with you, it is carried free of charge and does not count in the total weight of your luggage. The maximum weight of the stroller allowed for transportation is 20 kg. But so that it does not become an extra burden for you, pick up a lightweight model that quickly folds and unfolds. In this regard, universal “canes” and “books” are convenient, into which a soft carrying cradle is inserted (you can take it on board).

You can use the wheelchair until boarding the plane. Notify the airport staff at the check-in desk about this. Your stroller will be inspected and labeled accordingly. Now you can move around the airport with a stroller while waiting for departure, and when the plane is served, take the baby in the stroller directly to the gangway. There they will pick up the stroller from you, as you cannot bring it on board. But upon arrival, you will also receive a stroller at the gangway - this is convenient. Sling, kangaroo, carrying bag - your assistants on the road instead of a stroller.

In order not to lay the ears ...

Here you are right there. Make yourself comfortable. On board, you will be provided with a child seat belt, which you can use to fasten your baby to your seat belts during takeoff and landing.

From the pressure drop during takeoff and landing, the passengers of the aircraft can lay their ears. To get rid of the unpleasant sensation, adults simply swallow or suck on the lollipop. But the baby is not yet able to do this. Therefore, during takeoff and landing, so that the crumbs do not lay their ears, give him a breast or a bottle of drink. If the child has a little cold, the nose from dry air does not breathe well - 20-30 minutes before takeoff or landing, drip drops for him.

Babies under 6-8 months old most time in flight sleep. But older children are already curious and mobile, it is not so easy for them to sit in one place. Stock up on toys, books, cartoons, play, talk, entertain, take a walk around the salon (when allowed) so that your baby does not get bored or act up. Have a good flight!

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What do you need to know in order to decide to travel with a child by plane? WomanJournal.ru took into account all the nuances and prepared recommendations for young parents!

When buying tickets, warn the carrier company that a baby is flying with you. This circumstance has great importance, because in this case you will be booked more than convenient places located in the nose of the aircraft.
For children weighing up to 8 kilograms, a cradle is offered on the plane, resembling a small crib. If you need it, inform the carrier company at least one day before departure. However, not all parents put their babies in the cradle. Most often it depends on the duration of the flight and the dedication of the mother, who is ready to hold the child in her arms. But you should not expect that all aircraft are equipped with cradles. They are not in domestic specifications, but in Airbuses and Boeings they are.
The baby will fly with you for free if the flight is foreign. Domestically, the cost of a crumb flight will be 10% of an adult ticket.
The advantage of traveling with a baby is that passengers with children go out of the queue for ticketing. Sometimes other departures react to this very painfully. Therefore, if you do not belong to the category of people who can defend their rights in the crowd, ask any airport employee for help.

A stroller-cane is not taken into account in the weight of luggage. Therefore, if you have not acquired it yet, but have already planned a vacation, be sure to purchase this indispensable vehicle! The stroller can be checked in as luggage directly in front of the aircraft ladder. It will be issued immediately upon arrival.

Don't forget to take your little one's favorite toys on the plane. In an unusual environment, the child will not be easy, and well-known toys will be able to calm him down, distract and entertain him.

The sound of aircraft turbines can cause discomfort or even scare the baby. Therefore, airport health workers usually advise parents to stuff cotton swabs in the ears of small passengers.
To prevent your baby's ears from getting stuffy during takeoff due to pressure drop, it is recommended to breastfeed or bottle feed him. So that the baby does not refuse, do not feed him before check-in or while waiting for the flight.
During a flight lasting more than three hours, flight attendants must offer a special meal kit for the child. It will contain fruit drinks, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese and juice. As a rule, a hygiene kit is also provided: a diaper, hygiene wet wipes and oilcloth.
Many parents worry about baby food, however, in vain - it is allowed to go on board with the amount of food that the baby will objectively need during the flight.
Has the baby food taken on board the plane gone cold? Ask the flight attendants to warm it up.

Some parents prefer to give their children anti-sickness medication while traveling. But in this case it is better to do without amateur performance. Check with your pediatrician to make an appointment, if necessary.

Before traveling, make sure that the baby has all the necessary vaccinations. And if, taking into account the peculiarities end point your trip, additional vaccinations are required, also discuss this issue with your local doctor.

During the traditional screening of passengers, airport staff will also check the child. If control measures are tightened, the baby will have to be completely undressed, even removing the diaper.
If your child needs a diaper change during the flight, this can be done in the restroom. In domestic aircraft, let's say for the sake of objectivity, this is quite problematic, which cannot be said about Boeings and Airbuses. There is even a folding changing table. How to find it, tell the stewardess.
During the flight, babies behave differently. It is a mistake to think that high blood pressure can put a child to sleep. Everything is individual. If the child quickly adapts to an unfamiliar environment and calms down next to his mother's breast, then after a few minutes he will calm down and fall asleep. And excitable children can “tell” passengers about their existence throughout the flight.
When the plane is about to land, offer your baby a breast or a bottle. This will help him cope with the pressure drop.
Remember that the child perfectly feels your mood. Therefore, try not to be nervous, otherwise the baby will also begin to show anxiety.
If your itinerary provides for a flight connection, you and your baby have full right to rest in the room of mother and child.
As a rule, flight attendants are very friendly to passengers with children, especially with babies. So don't hesitate to contact them for help!

We wish you and your child a pleasant flight and an interesting journey!

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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 a piece of baggage. 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 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

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

Consultant: Natalya Pautova, Friends Travel

Air travel is always a chore associated with fees, waiting for departure and the actual road. A trip with a child is a doubly fuss, as children endure the wait and the road is more difficult than adults. Well, a flight with a baby runs the risk of turning into hell if you don’t prepare for the journey in advance and in the right way. So, what should you consider when preparing for a flight with a baby in your arms?

Preparing for a flight with a child and things you need during the flight

To begin with, it is worth deciding who is considered a baby by air carriers. Infants are children who are under the age of two at the time of departure. Accordingly, when you clarify information regarding a future flight, look for the section of the site that matches the age of your baby.

Do not forget the documents certifying that the child is really yours. Without them, they will not be allowed on board, even if you do not need to issue a separate one for the baby.

A first-aid kit on a trip with a child should be stocked in advance with medicines that this moment the child takes, if necessary, as well as specific drugs that may be required in flight: nose drops so that the ears do not block up, remedies for indigestion and antipyretics. Hand luggage must contain disinfectant wipes or gel. This is what you need to take on board, and keep the drops "at hand" to bury before takeoff and landing. For further rest, provide drugs, taking into account the characteristics of the region where you are going (tropics, mountains, and so on), it is advisable to discuss all medications with your doctor.

Baby food must be prepared in advance and taken with you from home, even if the airline provides a service for ordering baby food on board. The baby may want to eat before departure, and takeoff may be delayed.

Video - flight with a baby, what to take with you in a backpack

Take diapers and diapers with a margin, as it is not known how the child will react to the stress associated with the flight. It is possible that the consumption will be more than usual.

If the baby is already almost two years old, then it is worth buying a travel potty with spare bags for him. This issue is decided individually for each.

Take a few favorite toys - this will distract him from unusual environment, prevent whims and reschedule the flight as comfortably as possible.

Be sure to have two sets of clothes - warm and light. Perhaps both will come in handy, since it can be cold at the point of departure, and hot in the country of arrival.

Take a mattress from the stroller into the salon - so the baby will feel more comfortable in your arms.

Do not forget the pacifier - it must be given during takeoff and landing. Then the baby will not be rocked and will not lay his ears.

The nuances of flying with a child under one year old

What is the difference between flying with a baby aged a few months and flying with a child of one or two years old? The fact that, under a successful set of circumstances, a 3-6-month-old child may simply not notice the flight and oversleep all the way. To do this, you should feed him an hour and a half before setting off on the road, but do not overfeed, and also take a walk with him on fresh air, do not limit his activity and desire to move and crawl in, entertain him in every possible way. Then it is possible that the baby will simply get tired and fall asleep for the next few hours, which is enough to fly to their destination without any problems.

Airline rules when flying with an infant

Before you travel with a baby in your arms, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the rules for flying with children of your age category, established by the specific airline you are going to fly. These rules vary.

Traveling with children up to 7 days old

Some expressly prohibit infants under one week of age from being carried on board their aircraft. Some take a receipt from the parents about their full responsibility for the consequences of the flight for the health and life of the child. And they even offer to download the form and fill it out in advance so as not to waste time when checking in for a flight.

Separate seat and tickets

If one baby is flying with you, you do not need a ticket. Most airlines allow you to carry it for 10 percent of the ticket price in the hands of mom or dad. And some carriers, in general, charge for a child only airport taxes. If you have two children under 2 years old, then one place in addition to yours will have to be booked and paid. check on the carrier's website - each airline has a different size.

special chairs

If you decide to book a separate seat for a child from six months to two years old, take care in advance that there is a special chair for him. Air carriers usually do not offer special seats, but a regular car seat is often suitable. Sometimes it is required that a given model of car seat be approved for use in aircraft. To confirm the permission, a sticker on the seat itself is enough, and samples of the stickers can be viewed on the website of the carrier, for example, UIA. If the airline provides special seats for rent - in any case, the need for such a service must be indicated and paid for at the time of booking the ticket.

Cradle

Each airline has its own restrictions on the use of a baby carrier. Somewhere it is allowed to use cradles only in wide-body aircraft, somewhere only in Business and Premium classes, and somewhere the cradle will have to be sent to the luggage rack after boarding the aircraft. Information regarding the rental of cots should be specified at the time of booking. And, if such a service is provided, then it is imperative to order it in advance, since it is possible to use a limited number of such devices on each flight.

Baby strollers

Wheelchairs can only be used before boarding the aircraft and after disembarking. Large strollers are checked in as baggage directly at the gangway, small folding strollers of the "cane" type are sent to the luggage rack until the end of the flight. Check the fares for wheelchairs in advance. Most airlines allow you to carry a collapsible stroller for free. But for a large one, checked in as luggage, you need to pay based on the total weight of the luggage. More precisely, to pay extra for the excess.

Everyone has different baggage allowances: somewhere 20 kg, somewhere - 23 kg. Also pay attention to what fare you took the ticket. If this was the now fashionable tariff “without luggage”, then you will have to pay extra for a large stroller, regardless of its weight.

The nuances of the flight, not regulated by the rules of airlines

There are flight rules prescribed by airlines, and they must be strictly observed. And there are still a lot of nuances and questions that almost all parents have, but these issues are not regulated by the regulatory framework. So, what nuances may arise during check-in and during the flight?

Registration without a queue

Are parents with children under two years old required to skip the check-in line? If it is not spelled out in the rules of the airline, then no. But it is quite possible to ask the queue for a favor - most likely, you will not be refused. If there are many families with children in the queue, as is often the case in charter flights, for example, if you are planning a flight to baby, then you will have to wait in line on a general basis.

Seat in the front row

Is an airline obligated to seat a family with a baby in the first row, where more space for manipulations with dressing, feeding, games and so on? Again, if it is not spelled out by the rules of the air carrier, then no. Some companies charge for a front row seat separate fee. Or it may turn out that there will be more families with babies on board than there are seats in the front row. So get ready for the fact that you will have a minimum of space.

Lounge for families with children

Most airports have a separate equipped room where mothers with children can wait for departure in a more comfortable environment than other passengers in the waiting room. But just in case, check on the site in which terminal this room is located, how much an hour of stay costs, what services are provided there, and so on.

Baby food: where to warm up?

Mother and baby rooms usually provide an opportunity to warm up baby food before departure. A similar service, in theory, should be provided on board the aircraft. However, after many flights stopped serving hot meals, there may be problems with warming up. Therefore, check this possibility in advance. If it is not there, stock up on thermoses and thermo mugs so that the food stays at the right temperature longer.

Airplane safety rules for parents with children

Liquid on board

Food for babies on the plane, you need to take with you, packed in airtight dishes. Check with the carrier for the allowed amount of liquid baby food for hand luggage. Despite the fact that no more than 100 ml of liquid is allowed on board, an exception is usually made for children. You can take with you as much food as your child needs for the duration of the flight.

If the total volume of jars and bottles does not exceed 1 liter, then misunderstandings usually do not arise. Attempts to bring in multi-liter containers with juice or puree will, of course, be stopped. In some cases, the safety control service may ask parents to personally try the baby food to make sure that it is really an edible mixture.

Seat at the emergency exit

Here's what they definitely won't give you - it's an emergency exit seat. There are a lot of restrictions, in this place not only a child, but even a handbag cannot be held in your arms. All personal belongings travel only in the luggage rack. And, in general, they try to give a place at the emergency exit to those who potentially will not slow down the process of emergency disembarkation due to their sluggishness, overweight or advanced age. And ideally, he is able to help open the hatch and organize the evacuation of passengers. It is clear that passengers with children, cradles, chairs, a bunch of diapers, bottles, toys will not be able to be the most prompt and agile in an emergency.

Fixed seats for passengers with children

Sometimes the airline clearly limits the list of places where you can sit down with a child in your arms. This happens when there are only a few rows on board, where 3 seats There are 4 oxygen masks. Safety regulations require one oxygen mask per passenger.

Use of oxygen masks

If in flight it becomes necessary to use oxygen mask, then first you need to put on a mask on yourself, and already
then to the child. This is a general rule that you will be made aware of before the start of the flight. But it is better if you know about this in advance and do not ask questions that demonstrate your incompetence. Children may respond inappropriately to an attempt to put a mask on them with fear, for example, begin to resist. If an adult is at this moment without oxygen replenishment, then the strength to fight will quickly end, and the consequences for the adult and the child will be sad. If an adult family member is already wearing a mask, then he will be able to cope with the child as soon as possible.

Video - flight rules with a child

This general rules preparation for the flight and behavior in flight, the observance of which gives a sufficiently large guarantee that the trip with the baby will pass without excesses. Have a good flight!