• Early check in – Cradle seats sometimes are  distributed by first in first get
• Warm clothing even if you are flying to the Caribbeans – it is cold in the plane
• comfortable clothes – No babies suits or fancy dresses
• Diapers- the more the merrier – at least double than usual
• Toys - preferred familiar that make them feel at home
• Home blanket, doll, sheet  – to help them fall a sleep
• pre-moistened towellette for kids – you will thank me for this tip
• Gift or surprises – For the crises
• Closed cap with Straw or bottle with straw – to drink when no beverage is given
• Portable DVD – with familiar movies or shows, sound fancy but can be a life saver forthe flight and also for long car drives abroad

Pay attention that in order to assure getting special meals you need to order it at least 24 hours before the flight via the airline website, telephone or via your travel agency

Special meals most popular choices:

Infants meal – For babies up to 2 years old

Kids meal – from 2 years and up

vegetarian meal – Purely vegetarian meal: no meat or fish products, without alcohol, no diary products and eggs

Kosher meal – Strictly kosher food prepared under the supervision of a rabbinate

Glatt kosher meal

Low calory meal – Calorie-reduced meals, rich on dietary fibre, low on fat and carbohydrates

Low  sodium meal – For cardiovascular and kidney diseases: cooking salt free, low fat, non-flatulent, without alcohol

Gluten free meal – for travelers with Celiac disease

Diabetic diet – for diabetic travelers, no sugar, little fat, no battered or breaded products, no alcohol

Low cholesterol meals – For metabolic illnesses: less than 100 mg cholesterol, no animal fats, no egg yolk

Low purin meal- Food low on uric acid

Indian meal – No beef and veal, prepared and spiced Indian style

lactose free meals – For lactose or milk incompatibility

Moslem meal – No use of pork, no venison and no alcohol used

Fruit meal – Meal made with fruit (raw and fresh fruit, without meat)

Light whole meal – Light diet for the stomach, bowel, liver, gall