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Traveling with Kids

Little travelers. Big memories. Prepare for your next family adventure with helpful tips and trusted travel resources.

TSA & Travel Documents

Start with official guidance for screening, identification, safety, and international travel. Resource links open in a new tab.

TSA: Traveling with Children

Security screening, baby supplies, strollers, and traveling through the checkpoint.

Read official guidance

TSA PreCheck for Families

Check how your child’s age, reservation, and boarding pass affect eligibility.

Read official guidance

U.S. State Department: Travel with Minors

Prepare for international travel, including destination-specific parental consent requirements.

Read official guidance

Airline Family Travel Policies

Check your operating airline’s rules for infant tickets, seating, boarding, strollers, car seats, and children flying alone. Policies can differ on partner-operated flights.

Make the Journey Easier

A little preparation can make airport day more manageable.

Book with seating in mind

Keep your family on the same reservation when possible. Review the fare’s seating terms and contact the airline early if your seats are separated.

Choose your infant’s seat

The FAA recommends an approved child restraint in a purchased seat for the entire flight. Check the restraint’s aircraft approval label, dimensions, and airline seating restrictions.

Confirm stroller and car seat rules

Ask about check-in options, gate checking, size limits, and where equipment will be returned. Photograph and label items before handing them over.

Prepare travel documents

Check passports, airline proof-of-age requirements, and destination entry rules. If a child travels with one parent or another adult, check whether consent or custody documents are required.

Pack for delays

Keep diapers, wipes, spare clothes, necessary medication, snacks, a comfort item, and quiet activities in your carry-on. Bring a spare shirt for the adult, too.

Build in breathing room

Allow time for check-in, screening, bathroom breaks, and walking to the gate. Download entertainment before departure and choose connections with a manageable buffer.

Family Carry-On Checklist

Adapt this list to your children’s ages, flight length, and destination.

  • Travel documents and reservation details
  • Diapers, wipes, and changing supplies
  • Extra clothes for children and an adult
  • Necessary medication and instructions
  • Feeding supplies packed for screening
  • Snacks and an empty refillable bottle
  • Quiet toys, books, and a comfort item
  • Downloaded entertainment and headphones
  • Chargers and a suitable power bank
  • Contact information and a plan if separated

Ready for Your Family’s Next Getaway?

Tell TeamCOTS your dates, destination ideas, and children’s ages. We’ll help you plan a trip that fits your family.

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Official resources reviewed October 10, 2026. Always review current requirements directly with TSA, your operating airline, and your destination before travel.