Flying with almost 2 and 5 yo

Looking for tips and tricks on flying with an almost 2 and 5 year old(in June)! Flying to the beach in less than 2 weeks to my moms solo. Already plan on bringing suckers for their ears, fidgets, tablets, Dramamine, anything else I’m not thinking of?

Also, is it better to carry their seats through the airport?😅 or check them? Planning on bringing the umbrella stroller for the toddler so he’s confined and I don’t have to worry about him running off bc he will🥴

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Car seats on the plane 1000%! It'll be a pain to lug them through the airport, but the peace of mind of knowing the baggage handlers can't destroy or lose the car seats is worth it. Make sure your seats are FAA approved. (Booster seats are not)

I just flew with a 3 year old and 5 year old I was so worried . But I will tell you to check the seats my kids were so excited to be on the plane they didn’t get up one time I brought tons of preferred items like I pad color book crayons , depending on what flight your in we used delta they have tvs to watch and they give you headphones . My 5 year old is autistic and he did great I would suggest to bring a lollipop to help with pressure of the ears the sucking motion helps with popping there ears . Put kids on the inner seats and you sit by the walkway . Our flight was 3 hours plus a transfer they did great best of luck momma

happy to hear this! I’m not worried about my almost 5 yo getting up at all especially if he can watch out the window. Thank you

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