Flying High With Baby And Gear

As soon as babies are born almost magically they appear with a ton of gear.  Car seats, strollers, highchairs, the whole gamut of baby products materializes. 

Car seats are an important safety device. Properly setting them up can be a headache, taking them out the car is another job and they take up a lot of space if you own a small car.

There are smaller car seats that are easier to take on the road. Car seats laws vary by state.

In the air, car seats have to be FAA approved on US flights. Instead of having to taking your small child in your lap, the baby can be flown in a seat the little one is probably already familiar with. 

While traveling, the key is really having a super light stroller, possibly one that fits in an overhead bin. Travel easier with the guidelines in this infographic!

About the author

Li Tian is a Midwestern mom turned expat digital nomad. After trekking through over 60 countries combined as a family, being a parent and working mom is still the most exhausting. While raising her family trilingual and working remotely, her goal is to help other moms. When not blogging on Fulltimebaby.com, she enjoys kickboxing and eating meals bigger than she is. You can follow her on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook.

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