Hellobee Boards

@MUI831: You are fine to bring any liquids for kids 6 and under onto a plane. So if you need milk just bring whatever you need. If your DS2 uses a paci that also helps really well for the ears. Both of my kids have flown quite a few times and they always got their pacis for take-off and landing and never cried because of their ears hurting.

Lots of snacks help with my LOs (they were 14m and 3y old on our last flight). We bring one or two books but not too many other toys. You'll just end up looking for them all over the plane.

Also if the flight is around nap time there is a good chance he'll just fall asleep.

I really like the tips this lady has: http://mommyceo.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/sanity-on-a-plane-with-your-babytoddlerpreschooler-dos-and-donts-from-a-frequent-flying-family/

If you are travelling with a child, bring what you need for them to eat or drink. When you go through security, tell the agent you are travelling with a child and this is what they need for the flight. It needs to be reasonable, so bringing a gallon of milk would potentially get a side eye, but if you bring several 8 ounce packages of shelf stable milk, they will allow you to bring it through. I believe Starbucks and most places now, sell milk in small containers in the airport post security, but it won't be shelf stable.

Additionally, bear in mind that on the plane itself, there is no "fridge" for you to put anything and they really can't or won't heat stuff up for you (at least that's been my experience over the last 5 years) so you need to be as self sufficient as you can on that part.

Other than that, my best tip is to get to know your destination as much as possible...is there a grocery store nearby? It's good to know where they are when you've realized you left something behind!