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Flight attendants suggest that when parents and children fly, instead of relying on expensive toys, it is better to prepare snacks, dolls, blankets, and offline entertainment that are familiar to the child, and moderately discharge the battery before boarding to reduce crying.
How to avoid crying when taking your kids on a plane and make the journey go smoothly? flight attendants shareparent-child Based on flying experience, parents do not need to prepare expensive toys. Instead, they bring familiar snacks, favorite dolls, and household items to help their children feel safe in an unfamiliar environment. It is also recommended that parents download videos, prepare coloring books and crayons in advance to avoid in-flight entertainment device or Internet failure.
Travel+Leisure and Reporting for the Eastdelta air lines Rene Mondi, a flight attendant, said she recommends parents bring their children’s favorite things, especially familiar snacks, on board. She pointed out that onboard snacks and technological entertainment devices may not be suitable for every child, and parents should not rely solely on airline services.
Mundy said the Wi-Fi on the plane may be down, or the kids may not be interested in the movies playing on the plane, so coloring books, white paper, crayons or other familiar activities can all work.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suggested parents bring a familiar blanket, stuffed animal, or download a favorite movie onto a tablet beforehand. He said it can be scary for young travelers to be confined to a cabin full of strangers for long periods of time, and because their ears are affected by changes in air pressure during flight, anything that can bring comfort is worth preparing.
Another father, who was a flight attendant for United Airlines, shared his family’s “flight ritual”: every time he travels, he lets his children bring a stuffed bird-shaped doll that is only visible when traveling, and pairs it with his children’s favorite snacks, keeping them looking forward to the flight. He also associates these items with a reward system that children receive when they behave well.
The article also recommends that parents allow their children to exercise moderate energy before boarding a plane, communicate in a gentle manner to reduce the chance of losing control of their emotions, and seek help from flight attendants if needed.
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Flight attendants recommend prioritizing bringing familiar snacks, dolls, blankets, or small items commonly used at home, as these items can provide a sense of security in an unfamiliar cabin and are more practical than expensive toys.
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Because Wi-Fi in flight may not work, the content played may not suit your child’s tastes, and the snacks and equipment provided by the airline may not be suitable for every child, so it is best for parents to prepare various records.
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The article recommends that children be allowed to use physical energy sparingly before boarding a plane and that the itinerary be communicated in a gentle manner; If they still feel unwell or have problems during the flight, parents can also seek help from the flight attendants in time.
