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Airplane travel with kids -- a favorite topic at Parent Hacks. CityMama Stefania Butler wrote a great post about how she and her husband recently managed a long flight with their girls.
See also: More travel tips in archives
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If anyone is interested in some additional tips, I posted our family's four airplane rules and our travel routine at
http://www.mamafication.com/2010/04/13/traveling-with-tikes/
We travel often and have had great success! Happy travels everyone!
Posted by: Kelly | 06 May 2010 at 07:20 AM
How old is the thumbsucker? At what age do parents worry about that, I've read countless threads going back and forth on the habit.
Posted by: ckstevenson | 06 May 2010 at 07:41 AM
Business??? With a 5 and a 7 year old??? Whoa, impressive! Please! Come back once you've flown economy!
Posted by: isabelle | 08 May 2010 at 11:17 AM
I can't imagine airplanes yet. I'm still working on my hurricane evacuation plan. Facing a hurricane seems easier than cramming 2 toddlers into a car for 20 hours. Got more tips on keeping them calm in the CAR?
http://pistolette.net/2010/05/12/the-evac-pack/
Posted by: Pistolette | 14 May 2010 at 03:52 AM