Babies on Airplanes

Fear Of Flying... With a Toddler

Corinne McDermott | Posted 05.25.2011

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Corinne McDermott

I was nervous. I rehearsed pointed retorts to any possible snide remarks. Vacations are exciting, but getting there is no longer half the fun. We were leaving on a jet plane with our daughter, then 20-months-old.

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If You Thought You Could Get Away Without Buying Your Baby a Plane Seat, Think Again

Eileen Ogintz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eileen Ogintz

A flight attendant once told me that babies are the only thing not required to be strapped in for take off and landing. You would have to purchase a seat, but wouldn't you pay any amount to keep your baby safe?

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