TRAVEL TIPS
How to be a travel savvy parent
By Tania Moffat A
parent’s worst nightmare is being confined on a plane with their sick or upset child. Children screaming and crying on an airplane will happen, but there are some things you can do to make your trip more enjoyable.
BEFORE YOU GO:
• Remember to pack all necessary documentation for customs. See Border Basics on page 59 for more information.
• “Reasonable amounts” of baby food, formula and medication are permitted for children under two years of age. Pack these items separately as they will need to be reported to and checked by security.
• While air travel is safe for infants, some airlines will not allow newborns to fly. Check to see if your airline has any restrictions prior to booking.
• Travelling with more than one infant? Canadian avia- tion regulations require one adult per child under the age of two to ensure the safety of both persons.
• Being less immune to disease, it is important that children’s vaccinations are up to date. Check with your doctor at least six weeks prior to planned travel as some destinations may re- quire additional vaccinations.
• Most airlines offer stroller pickup and drop off at the gate and one compli- mentary stroller and car seat allow- ance per child. Check your airline’s policies.
• Safety restraints such as straps that at- tach to an adult’s safety belt, boosters, child vests and harnesses are not ap- proved by the Canadian government for airline use as they fail to protect the child from injury. AmSafe, an aviation seatbelt and pilot restraint manufacturer has developed the CARES device for children over one year of age and weighing less than 40 pounds. Car seats may be used on board but should have a Canadian motor vehicle
safety
standard compliance label on them. Prior to using any device, check with your airline.
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