https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840917 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:04:46 +0000 yoursilverlining 1840917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you bring liquids that will spoil once opened (like formula/milk), tell them so - they have machines they can run them through, unopened. </p> <p>We fly regularly and always bring pouches, Cheerios, and other snacks and have never been hassled or even asked about them. </p> <p>I've also never been asked to go through the scatter scan machine when I'm with LO; in the few airports where I was in line for one they have always specifically directed me to just take LO and myself through the standard metal detector. </p> <p>I have LO suck a paci on the way up and down for her ears. </p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>ETA: I always bring a verified copy of LO's birth certificate when we fly but we've only been asked for it once, when she obviously a little baby and nowhere near 2 years old! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840782 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:48:37 +0000 looch 1840782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: Shelf stable, like the ones you get for almond or rice milk in the unrefridgerated section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840781 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:48:00 +0000 ustechie 1840781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: tetra pack? Never heard of it! I'll need to google... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840546 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:58:31 +0000 looch 1840546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you need to bring food onboard, I recommend going with factory sealed containers, they are not allowed to ask you to open those. If you need to bring on a special milk, your best bet is to bring it an tetrapack box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840506 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:48:21 +0000 cascademom 1840506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: For ears popping, I would give him Cheerios or something crunchy during takeoff and landing. If he still uses a pacifier, during those times would be good to use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840492 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:44:52 +0000 ustechie 1840492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good to know! The other concern I have is his ears popping. Anyone have a problem with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840476 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:40:31 +0000 Beehive 1840476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: They never have made us go through the x-ray machine with DS, we've always been able to carry him through the metal detector. As an added bonus, the parent who carries DS through never has had to go through the x-ray machine either - I doubt that's a rule, but that's how it always tends to work out.</p> <p>We always fly with DS in his carseat, which works out well. Bring some things for him to play with (in a pinch, the plastic and styrofoam cups from the drinks cart are very entertaining), and have a great flight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840466 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:36:24 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1840466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: every time I've flown with kids they direct us to that line instead of the x ray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840454 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:35:03 +0000 ustechie 1840454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.SK: thanks for the link! I briefly looked at the TSA website, but didn't come across the parent's page. </p> <p>@beaker: yeah, I don't have a problem with the metal detector. Are we able to just go through that and not the X-ray? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840435 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:29:18 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1840435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can totally bring drinks for him, however they are allowed to ask you to open it, so get something with a screw top. Are you ok with just walking through the metal detector instead of the xray?</p> <p>You don't need to bring any form of ID for minors. However, I brought a copy of his birth certificate just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840413 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:23:27 +0000 Ms.SK 1840413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This should help with basic Q&amp;A:</p> <p><a href="http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-kids/parents-page" rel="nofollow">http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-kids/parents-page</a></p> <p>Plus it has fun activities for kids to get them ready! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-2-12-yr-old-what-do-i-need-to-know#post-1840387 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:17:57 +0000 ustechie 1840387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Moving day is quickly approaching and we'll be flying from Ohio to Utah. We were planning on him sitting in his car seat- britax advocate- and purchased a travel base with wheels to transport it around the airports. We figured this is best since we'll need the car seat for the rental car anyway. Does it make sense to do it that way?</p> <p>The rest I'm a little unsure of. It's my understanding that we each get a carry on (my son included) and a personal item. I also think that I'm allowed to bring snacks and meals for him (he's got food allergies, so this is a must). What about drinks? Do juices and water for him need to follow the 3 oz rule? Also, I plan on declining the xray screening and opting for a pat down for myself (26 weeks preg) and my son (will they even screen him?). Lastly, what documents will I need for him?? </p> <p>I just feel a little all over the place and am not quite sure what to expect as this is the first time we'll be flying with a toddler. Any insight or advice is appreciated!! TIA!! </p>