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It is my understanding that an infant under 2, if held in the lap, can fly free. As I am trying to book a flight I am finding that I am being charged a partial fare. Why is this?
Answer
You need to contact the airline and speak to a representative. All airlines are different and some will now start to charge a 10% fee for children flying under the age of two.
However, FAA regulations currently allow children under the age of two to fly free of charge as "lap children" (not required to have their own seat). The steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. And depending on the airline and because of the length of flight, the steward/stewardess will give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing).
This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children to have their own seat with a child safety device, but does not mandate it because of the cost to the parents.
A child safety device is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage.
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
Just another piece of advice, I know it wasn't in your question but it'll help:
For take-offs and landings, the best think you can do is if the baby is still nursing, make sure to nurse the baby. If the baby is not nursing, give him a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard with you, do not worry.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
Another trick is that if the baby is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink or nurse, gently rub the neck of the baby from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your children. A few of their favorite toys, books, magazines, portable DVD player(s), iPod(s), cassette and/or CD player(s), hand held game consoles, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for the children.
Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets (age appropriate, of course). The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. Dried fruit also makes a great snack (and it's healthy!). You can also bring chips, and a few other non-perishable snack items. Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.
You need to contact the airline and speak to a representative. All airlines are different and some will now start to charge a 10% fee for children flying under the age of two.
However, FAA regulations currently allow children under the age of two to fly free of charge as "lap children" (not required to have their own seat). The steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. And depending on the airline and because of the length of flight, the steward/stewardess will give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing).
This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children to have their own seat with a child safety device, but does not mandate it because of the cost to the parents.
A child safety device is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage.
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
Just another piece of advice, I know it wasn't in your question but it'll help:
For take-offs and landings, the best think you can do is if the baby is still nursing, make sure to nurse the baby. If the baby is not nursing, give him a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard with you, do not worry.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
Another trick is that if the baby is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink or nurse, gently rub the neck of the baby from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your children. A few of their favorite toys, books, magazines, portable DVD player(s), iPod(s), cassette and/or CD player(s), hand held game consoles, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for the children.
Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets (age appropriate, of course). The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. Dried fruit also makes a great snack (and it's healthy!). You can also bring chips, and a few other non-perishable snack items. Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.
what are the things you need to bring in the hospital for birth delivery?
xiao e
Answer
For Mommies:
Night gowns, preferably a nursing night gown for ease of breastfeeding. You can get such night gowns from Moms in Mind. If you are giving birth in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, they provide nursing night gown so you don't need to bring your own
warm socks, as it can get quite cold at night in the ward
1 extra pack of maternity pads (most hospital provide only one pack and will charge you if you get more)
disposable underwear
1 pair of slippers (if you are not wearing slippers/sandals to the hospital in the first place)
a set of clothes to go home in, and a nursing bra (just in case baby needs to feed on the way home)
breast pads
your personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, facewash, soap, shampoo, etc)
NO deodorant however, as this will musk your natural scent from your baby
breastfeeding pillow to assist you during breastfeeding, but I find it rather unnecessary as newborn are pretty light
inflatable ring or boppy pillow to ease episiotomy wound
nursing pillow to make positioning of babies easier especially if you have a c-section
a plastic bag for soiled clothing
light snacks, in case you get hungry at night. I did!
a journal and pen. You’d want to document your labor, write down your thoughts, experiences, and excitement before you forget them!
mobile phone and charger
On top of these, you may wish to pack in other stuff like books / magazines to read or an mp3 player to keep you company. Most hospitals give you welcome bags packed with parenting magazines and other useful reads, so it is really not necessary to bring more. Plus, you will be too busy marveling over your newborn, and recuperating at night, to have any time to read!
Also, remember that labor and delivery is a messyprocess. When packing a change of underclothes, do not pack your finest lace underwear, because you will likely ruin them from the voluminous lochia (bleeding) that occurs after birth.
Remember too that it is essential to have a goinghome outfit that is comfortable. You will not be your pre pregnancy size just after birth, and packing a pair of too tight jeans will only leave you excessively stressed and disheartened at a time when you should be reveling in the amazing feat your body just accomplished.
Finally, do not worry too much about forgettingto bring things (other than the important hospitalisation documents). Every hospital has a sundry shop. You can get things from the shop if you happened to have forgotten to bring them.
For Daddies:
Camera with plenty of megabyte space. Make sure your camera is fully charged!
Camcorder and batteries
Phone list to announce the birth of baby to one and all
Snacks on hand so the "labor coach" won't have to leave your bedside
For the Newborn Baby:
newborn clothing for going home, with a pair of scratch mittens
one receiving blanket to swaddle baby for the trip home
extra diapers (hospitals will provide one pack of diaper, so you can bring yours if you want)
infant formula if you intend to bottle-feed. I stronglyrecommend breastfeeding!
For Siblings:
favorite books and toys or drawing paper and crayons or markers to keep them occupied
snacks
a gift from Mom and Baby (to help ease jealousies after Baby arrives)
a camera just for big brother or sister to take pictures, and be involved in baby’s arrival!
For Mommies:
Night gowns, preferably a nursing night gown for ease of breastfeeding. You can get such night gowns from Moms in Mind. If you are giving birth in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, they provide nursing night gown so you don't need to bring your own
warm socks, as it can get quite cold at night in the ward
1 extra pack of maternity pads (most hospital provide only one pack and will charge you if you get more)
disposable underwear
1 pair of slippers (if you are not wearing slippers/sandals to the hospital in the first place)
a set of clothes to go home in, and a nursing bra (just in case baby needs to feed on the way home)
breast pads
your personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, facewash, soap, shampoo, etc)
NO deodorant however, as this will musk your natural scent from your baby
breastfeeding pillow to assist you during breastfeeding, but I find it rather unnecessary as newborn are pretty light
inflatable ring or boppy pillow to ease episiotomy wound
nursing pillow to make positioning of babies easier especially if you have a c-section
a plastic bag for soiled clothing
light snacks, in case you get hungry at night. I did!
a journal and pen. You’d want to document your labor, write down your thoughts, experiences, and excitement before you forget them!
mobile phone and charger
On top of these, you may wish to pack in other stuff like books / magazines to read or an mp3 player to keep you company. Most hospitals give you welcome bags packed with parenting magazines and other useful reads, so it is really not necessary to bring more. Plus, you will be too busy marveling over your newborn, and recuperating at night, to have any time to read!
Also, remember that labor and delivery is a messyprocess. When packing a change of underclothes, do not pack your finest lace underwear, because you will likely ruin them from the voluminous lochia (bleeding) that occurs after birth.
Remember too that it is essential to have a goinghome outfit that is comfortable. You will not be your pre pregnancy size just after birth, and packing a pair of too tight jeans will only leave you excessively stressed and disheartened at a time when you should be reveling in the amazing feat your body just accomplished.
Finally, do not worry too much about forgettingto bring things (other than the important hospitalisation documents). Every hospital has a sundry shop. You can get things from the shop if you happened to have forgotten to bring them.
For Daddies:
Camera with plenty of megabyte space. Make sure your camera is fully charged!
Camcorder and batteries
Phone list to announce the birth of baby to one and all
Snacks on hand so the "labor coach" won't have to leave your bedside
For the Newborn Baby:
newborn clothing for going home, with a pair of scratch mittens
one receiving blanket to swaddle baby for the trip home
extra diapers (hospitals will provide one pack of diaper, so you can bring yours if you want)
infant formula if you intend to bottle-feed. I stronglyrecommend breastfeeding!
For Siblings:
favorite books and toys or drawing paper and crayons or markers to keep them occupied
snacks
a gift from Mom and Baby (to help ease jealousies after Baby arrives)
a camera just for big brother or sister to take pictures, and be involved in baby’s arrival!
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