First plane flight with your baby and a thousand questions run through your mind. Can we take a bottle, a water bottle or compote without restriction? What papers should you have with you? What to do with the stroller before boarding? Here’s everything you need to know before you leave.
Flying with a baby requires a minimum of preparation. Between the things to bring such as milk, diapers, identity papers or the foldable stroller, it is better not to leave anything to chance. To help you not forget anything, we take a look at the essentials to check before boarding with a young child. And rest assured, several companies offer services designed to simplify the journey with baby.
At what age can a baby travel by plane?
A baby can travel by plane from the age of one week for a short flight, and from three weeks for a long-haul flight. However, it is better to seek the advice of the pediatrician before a first flight, especially depending on your child’s health.
Can we take a bottle of water for bottle preparation?
Yes, you can take your baby’s food without any particular constraints. “The medicines and foods your baby needs are allowed without restriction or prescription,” specifies the Aéroports de Paris group. You therefore have the right to travel with baby bottles, powdered milk, a bottle of water (especially if you use a specific brand, such as Mont Roucous, which is difficult to find in airport shops), as well as compotes or small pots. When going through security, they will need to be presented to a screening officer.for a separate inspection”. You may also be asked to taste certain products. Take resealable containers with you just in case. On the other hand, for liquid care products (liniment, lotions, creams, etc.), the general rule applies: they must not exceed 100 ml and must be placed in a transparent plastic bag.
What identity documents should you take when traveling by plane with baby?
Like adults, baby’s ID or passport are essential for traveling within or outside Europe. A visa may also be required depending on the destination. But in some cases, the family record book or failing that the birth certificate will be essential for you to get through customs. “I didn’t know I needed these documents, and luckily my husband had saved the birth certificate in his phone, otherwise I would have been stuck because we are not married, and we don’t have the same last name“, explains Marjorie, mother of Gaspard, aged three months. Among the other documents not to forget when you travel far from home: baby’s health record!
What should I do if I don’t have a cabin stroller?
Some strollers like the Yoyo are particularly suitable for being placed on the plane, above you, as with hand luggage. If you don’t have a “small stroller”, simply drop yours off just before boarding the plane. “Strollers are accepted free of charge either in the hold or in the cabin, depending on the airline’s rules.specifies the Aéroports de Paris group. Remember to label it carefully when checking in your luggage, so you can collect it afterwards, at the same time as the suitcases. They are often placed on a conveyor belt, right next to it. Depending on the country and airlines, your stroller may be returned to you when you leave the plane. Some airlines allow you to bring a baby seat or stroller on board in addition to your cabin baggage. Check with the company you are traveling with.
Can we have a baby cot on board the plane?
On the long-haul flights, baby cots can be made available to travelers in all classes. The number of baby beds being limited on a flight, It is essential to notify the airline as soon as possible of your baby’s presence.
