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Read Advice from 23 Moms about Question Carseats on Airplanes

Hi! I will be flying soon with my two little ones and need to take their car seats with me. What is the best way to handle the car seats on the airplane? I've heard to put them in large trash bags to protect them. I've also heard to "gate check" them. Since this will be the first time flying with my little ones, I don't want to be worrying about the car seats. Thanks!

Read Advice from 45 Moms about Question First Plane Ride for 6 Month Old, Advice?

Hi, we're going on vacation next month, flying with my 6 month old daughter, and I just want to know if anyone has any advice on what to bring/not to bring, tips, etc. Like, I have a travel system, is it too bulky to bring? We'll need the car seat and stroller anyway, shouldn't I just bring it and check it (check the stroller at the gate),or do you know an easier way? Any info is appreciated!

UPDATE: I have gotten SO MUCH WONDERFUL advice from you all!! Now I just want a vote, if possible... at the end of your response, could you just give me your VOTE on the following: STROLLER -- CHECK at GATE, or CHECK at BAGGAGE? I do have a Bjorn and plan to check the car seat--OH, and I'm NOT bringing the grandson, just the 'lil girl', who will be 6 months old by then... hope to hear from you!

Read Advice from 29 Moms about Question Air Travel with 10-11 Mo Old

Hi Moms!
I've been lurking around this community for a few months now and I've responded to a few questions, and now I have one of my own! In July (and then again in August) my husband and I will be flying with our little boy (he'll be 10 months at the end of June). He will not have his own seat. I was just wondering if anyone had some great ideas of keeping him occupied during the flights? We will have a layover each time, so I don't think any flight will be more than 2 1/2 to 3 hours long. Any help you can give would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Read Advice from 43 Moms about Question First Time Flying with a 2 Month Baby

This will be our first time flying with a 2 month old little boy and I was wondering what advice other moms have. What are they allowing to take on the plane and do they still allow you to check a car seat/stroller at the gate? I am also breastfeeding and wondering if I should pump and have a bottle just in case? Also - what are the must haves to bring on board in my diaper bag?Thanks.

Read Advice from 21 Moms about Question Flying with Kids

In a week we are flying with 2 kids to Orlando. One is almost 2 and the other is 4 months. This will be the first time we will fly with them. Does any on have any advice, suggestions, helpful hints??? Do the airlines try to better accomodate people flying with children?