6 Tips for Flying w/ Twins

Whew! Just the mere thought of flying with 1 child can be horrifying; but can you imagine trying to do with 2? Chile! The thought alone is enough to give you hives!

You don’t have to let it stress you out. The key is plan ahead, prepare, and be willing to adapt on the fly. My lil Chocolate Drops are just over the age of 1 and we accomplished a move from Hawaii to Virginia with stops in Texas and Missouri in between. They’re getting ready to head to Louisiana this month and to visit their GiGi in Texas this summer.

1. Plan the flight first. As soon as you know that you want to fly, call the airline and let them help you. Each airline policy is slightly different. Some airlines won’t let infants travel on the same row. Most airlines have seats dedicated to just parents. Reservation agents will do your best to ensure that you have time between your layovers (if you have them), to give you time to get to the next gate, change diapers, etc.

2. Travel around your children’s sleep schedule. If you’re taking a long flight, try and ensure that take off is about an hour before their normal bed time.

3. Take the help. Flying is stressful for even the professional traveler. Add kids to the mix and it becomes extra stressful. Let the TSA agent help you through security. Let the gate agents and flight attendants get you on and off the plane. If you become overwhelmed and your neighbor is giving off good energy, let them comfort your baby.

4. Lose the diaper bag and carry a backpack. Stuff it with snacks, toys, extra diapers, and whatever else you can think of! If it comforts them, bring it. Now is not the time to worry about too much screen time.

5. Don’t worry about anyone else. You can pick your favorite quote/mantra (I practice the 3F’s). They’re not in your shoes and this is only for a small moment in time.

6. Roll with the flow. Even with the best of plans, things happen. Don’t stress it. You will survive and it’ll make for a great story.

If all else fails, use a travel agent that specializes in kid-friendly trips and let them do the hard work.