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Surviving Air Travel with Children

Packing your carry-on

The right carry-on bag can be a lifesaver. Make sure that your bag is easy to lift or roll, and that it falls within the airline's size limitations. Here's what to pack in your carry-on if you have a baby with you:

1. Extra diapers-plan for an unexpected layover or delay

2. A baby blanket

3. A diaper-changing pad

4. Snacks

5. A sippy cup or bottle.

6. Infant pain reliever in case of ear pain or other discomfort. (But don't try anything new; make sure it's something your baby has tolerated well before.)

7. Lots of new toys-or old favorites that have been hidden for a few weeks. Avoid noisy toys that will annoy fellow passengers.

8. Extra pacifiers if used

9. A small medical kit with bandages.

10. Wet wipes for diaper changes and cleaning baby's hands and face.

11. Empty plastic bags for soiled diapers.

12. A bib and complete change of clothes for baby and an extra shirt for you (spit up and spills happen).

13. Toothbrush and toothpaste for unexpected layovers.

14. If only one parent is traveling (and you are traveling internationally), make sure you bring a letter of permission from the other parent. This should be signed and assert that the parent gives permission for the child to leave the country.

15. Passports

16. If you're traveling as two adults with two children, divide up the children's supplies into two separate bags in case your seats are separated on the airplane.

Meet our expert:

Elizabeth Pantley a mother of four and the best-selling author of eight parenting books, including: The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Discipline Solution. She is also a contributing author to The Successful Child with Dr. William Sears. Based in Washington, Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings Inc. (a family resource and education company) and a parenting expert for a variety of publications including: Parents, Parenting and Redbook. (pantley.com)