17 Toddler Airplane Activities & Travel Tips
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We are heading on our very first family (of 3) vacation and that means we have to bring a toddler on an airplane (insert sweating face emoji here). As we prepare for the trip, so many things come to mind and the first thing on my list is Toddler Airplane activities & snacks. So of course, I reached out to my trusty Instagram mom-clan and hundreds of you came through with so many great tips. I’ve compiled all of them here; what’s amazing about these - they come from MANY, regular old moms who have been there, done that!
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Photo album with family photos
Scarf to play peekaboo
Window cling (use on window or TV screen)
Toy Cars
Dry Erase Marker (to color on window or TV screen)
Duct Tape (put it on the table thing ad have him peel it back over and over again)
Air-Travel: Toddler Snacks & other Tips
Snacks:
Tackle box filled with colorful snacks
Any snack child normally doesn’t get
Fruit snacks
Puffs
Snack pouches to suck on for take off/landing
Cheerios Necklace
Other tips:
Gate check car seat and stroller (check when you get them back because they can break)
Baby wear in airport
Nurse at take off/landing or Bottle/Sippy Cup
Netflix & Amazon Prime allows for you to download episodes & movies to phone/tablet to use without wifi
Hide favorite toys weeks in advance so they’re “new again”
Purchase most things at Dollar Store
Don’t let him see snacks & toys until on the plane
Less is best
Pull out new toy or snack every 20-30 min or when he’s bored
Don’t board the plane first; wait until last minute to get on
