14.When the day of flying comes reach airport one hour early if it is a domestic flights and two hours for international flights, so that you can give plenty of time in the airport for check-in and boarding process, this will not lead to any panic among the among the children as well as among the parents, allow the children to explore the airport but keep an observation on them so that they don’t get away from your eye sight, If there is a need to go to wash room take your children along with you don’t leave them alone in the airport lounge to look after your luggage or your sitting place. Incase if you don’t find your child in his place don’t panic without any hesitation inform the airport authorities if you are in airport or flight attainders when flying, they will help you locate your lost children. Lastly don’t forget to put a sweet or helpless smile at anyone it may help you while standing in a queue or while in a security check.

15.Parents should make a fast move towards security after the check-in is done. Never send your children alone for security check first one adult would go then followed by the children, the other adult should come at last If you are flying alone then allow your children to go first so that they don’t left behind. Show your children how security check of other travelers is done, talk to them earlier about the need and importance of security check done before flying including the idea of removing of their shoes and to give up their favorite stuffed teddy bear.

16.Remind older children to take responsibility of their own luggage and should be able to put them through the x-ray. Security people take extra care towards the children by taking less time checking their stuffed toys and giving it right back as soon as it is done.

17.Always be attentive in the airport because you never know when airport authority may fell pity on you and allow you and your children both to pass through handicapped lane instead of passing through a big, noisy time consuming regular lane. Be prompt to understand the signal given to shift the lane and take the opportunity to pass through handicapped lane which will be less time consuming and convenient.

18.As you get busy with carrying luggage from the carousel or showing needed documents to the airline or custom immigration officials, carrying a set of reins or a harness for you small child so that he can happily walk around the lobby without disturbing you, may lead to some relief while doing your work.

19.Keep a watch on your children more than the luggage being inspected. Once you are done with all the procedures of security check-in and with screening of your luggage through x-ray machine, as soon as possible carry your necessary items like handbag, money and tickets, grab your kid along with you and move from there.

Knowing that much worse stuff can happen like, lost luggage, vomit, dirty stained clothes, sleepless travel, but by just being prepared for, will make it easier to handle things. At the end it requires a basic level intelligence of parents to keep in mind that when they bring a kid on a flight, they better keep him or her happy. Showing a great time to your children is the first goal and getting them back home safe and healthy is your second goal. So don’t panic and enjoy the vacations with your kids.

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