Here are some tips on how to make toddler air travel more tolerable.
When possible, venture to schedule long stretches of travel around your childs nap.
He’ll have something to look at during the flight.
Slip-on shoes (for you and your toddler) also come in handy at the security checkpoint.
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So ask a flight attendant (or fellow passenger) to pitch in they should be happy to comply.
While youre at it, consider asking for extra pillows, blankets or water if needed.
Get creative: Use the in-flight magazine for scavenger hunts (find a frog!).
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Also helpful in keeping ears clear crunchy snacks that require a lot of chewing.
Or encourage your toddler to yawn by yawning yourself (ever notice how yawns are contagious?).
This may help pop his ears if they get blocked on the way up or down.
Its normal to stress about a plane ride with a toddler.
give a shot to keep your expectations low and your patience high.
Keep in mind that traveling to and from your destination is a small portion of your trip.
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