Appropriate age group:
Infants
Toddlers

Description of tip or technique:
I? sure you have heard the old adage, ?Getting there is half the fun." When little ones are involved, there are many more factors to consider when deciding how to get to your final destination. Here are some things to keep in mind when traveling by plane or train.
Traveling by plane or train is a lot less confining than traveling by car and has the advantage of getting you where you want to go a lot quicker. When booking your ticket, be sure to tell the attendant that you will be traveling with small children and ask for the most convenient seating arrangements. For example, if you are traveling with an infant, you may want to ask for a window seat so that you won? have to keep getting up when other passengers in the aisle want to get out. In contrast, the aisle seat may be better for a toddler who may want to walk around during the trip. Pre-boarding is an option that is available for those traveling with young children. While you may find this helpful when carrying an infant, you may want to wait to board last with an older child who gets fidgety.

Other comments or suggestions:
When flying with young babies, it? always a good idea to coordinate feedings with take off and landing since frequent swallowing will help prevent painful pressure build up in their ears. Remember to bring lots of snacks for older children on both planes and trains where the food available may be limited.