First flight by plane with your baby and a thousand questions cross your mind. Can we take a bottle, a gourd or a compote without restriction? What papers should you have on yourself? What to do with the stroller before boarding? Here is everything you need to know before departure.
Taking the plane with a baby requires a minimum of preparation. Between the business to be expected such as milk, diapers, identity papers or foldable stroller, it is better to leave anything to chance. To help you do not forget anything, we go around the essentials to check before getting on board with a young child. And rest assured, several companies offer designed services 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 a week for a short flight, and from three weeks for a long-haul flight. It is better to request the opinion of the pediatrician before a first flight, especially according to the health of your child.
Can we take a bottle of water for the preparation of the bottle?
Yes, you can take your baby’s food without any particular constraint. “The drugs and foods your baby needs are authorized without restriction or prescription”, specifies the Aéroports de Paris group. You therefore have the right to travel with powdered milk, a bottle of water (especially if you use a specific brand, like Mont Roucous, difficult to find in airport shops), as well as compotes or small pots. When going to security, you may be asked to taste certain products. Take with you close containers in case. On the other hand, for liquid care products (liniment, lotions, creams …), the general rule applies: they must not exceed 100 ml and must be placed in a transparent plastic bag.
What identity documents take away to travel by plane with baby?
Like adults, Baby identity document or passport are essential to travel, depending on the destination, in Europe or outside. But in some cases, the family book or failing this the birth certificate You will be essential to pass customs. “I did not know that I needed these documents, and fortunately my husband had recorded the birth certificate in his phone, otherwise, I would have been blocked, because we are not married, and we do not carry the same family name“, explains Marjorie, mother of Gaspard, three months old. Among the other documents not to be forgotten when you travel far from your home: Baby’s health book!
What to do if I don’t have a cabin stroller?
Certain strollers such as yoyo are particularly suitable to be placed on the plane, above you, as for hand luggage. If you don’t have a “small stroller”, you just have to put yours just before getting on the plane. Remember to label it well at the time of recording luggage, to recover it then, at the same time as the suitcases. They are often placed on a treadmill, right next to it. Depending on the country and airlines, your stroller can be returned to you when you get out of the plane. Some airlines allow you to take a baby seat on board or a stroller in addition to your cabin baggage. Ask the company you travel with.
Can we have a baby bed aboard the plane?
On long-haul flights, Baby beds can be made available to travelers, in all classes. The number of baby beds being limited to a flight, It is essential to prevent the airline as soon as possible from the presence of your baby.
