When traveling with children, checking bags is inevitable. On your own B.C. (before children), sure, you’ve learned how to pack everything you need in one, busting at the seams, carry-on…and thank goodness as once a little cutie enters your life, you’re lucky if you get to bring a carry-on tote. The stroller, diapers, formula, pack n’ play, and car seat are only the start of your list for your new traveling companion who seems SO high maintenance. You’ve never been so excited to check baggage before…dump as much as you can. Turns out, on many airlines, if it’s a “baby item” (play yard, car seat, etc.), they waive the baggage fee. When we were new parents, we didn’t know this and on one jaunt were pleasantly surprised when we happened to mention the extra bag was the car seat and they said “no charge for baby items.” I’m not sure it would have mattered anyway as we were happy to just have one less thing to carry. But point being, save yourself a few extra dollars and mention all “baby items” when checking in.
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Meet Ashley
Former NYC fashion industry girl, forever traveler, foodie at heart, and now Mom in Miami. My blog, Arrive Chic, covers the style I find in everyday life both on the road and at home, often with my two energetic little boys in tow.
