Don’t forget, you can also make use of them on other forms of transportation like on trains or ferries. The airplane travel bed for your toddler can even be used in a car. The Fly Tot is an inflatable airplane bed for toddlers that works as a child airplane seat extender, by filling the floor area between your toddlers airplane seat and the seat in front. It can be placed in several different ways to ensure a snug fit in either premium or economy seats.

You can learn more about our experiences with this top toddler airplane bed in our full Flyaway Kids Bed review .

The Travel Nest is for children aged 3 to 10, so as your toddler ages out of their traditional toddler airplane bed, rest assured that you still have options! We want to do anything we can to keep kids comfortable and able to sleep on the plane. Based on our experiences, the Travel Nest is well worth the price. As mentioned, we own two Fly Tots and have owned our first one since 2016 when we first used it on our trip to Japan with toddlers. They are one of our favorite toddler travel gearitems. We frequently used the Fly Tot and our son would always fall asleep. It’s no big deal to have a child sleep on your lap for a short flight, but when we are talking several hours… I would say that having them have their own space where they can spread out is more than worth it. We can tell you from experience, that having a well-rested child makes traveling with kids so much more enjoyable. You will need a reserved seat for your baby or toddler to use an inflatable bed for the airplane. Your toddler (under 2 years old) or baby will need to be in your lap for takeoff, landing and during any turbulence.

We really liked that the Flyaway Designs Kids Bed doesn’t just work as an extension to the airplane seat but instead it creates one uniform flat surface over your child’s seat and the floor area. This helps eliminate the issue of having the inflatable flight cushion not being flush with the seat. In this post, we review four of the best inflatable airplane travel beds for toddlers and kids. We’ll include a few of the other popular ones and how they compare. The concept presents new opportunities, for example grandparents and friends who take care of your kids and need an ultra mobile child seat. It is also very convenient when travelling by taxi, rental car or bus, situations where you historically had to rely on the safety measures available. Our Tips for Successfully using a Toddler Airplane Bed Don’t make the same mistake we did, put your toddlers feet on the cushion instead of their head.As for size, it’s only slightly larger (barely noticeable) than the other inflatable flight cushions for toddlers when fully deflated and rolled up. Thankfully, the smaller pump compensates for this, resulting in less overall space in your carry-on bag. Flyaway Kids Bed with pump (on left) vs Fly-Tot with Pump (on right) Read all about our experiences flying with this popular airplane toddler bed in our full Fly Tot review . If using it as a plane seat extender for your baby, never leave your baby unattended since she can still roll off. Never try to use your Bed Box or inflatable airplane beds for kids during taxi, takeoff or landing. In our experience, it’s best to wait until the meal service is complete and everyone is settled in their seats. If you are asked to remove it, politely apologize and remove it. Flight attendants are your best friend when flying with a baby or toddler. In most cases using one of these airplane sleep aids is at the discretion of the flight crew.

You can get an airplane bed for toddlers in one of these 4 types of seat extenders for the airplane:The Fly Tot has been officially approved on some airlines, like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad and Virgin Australia, but use on other airlines will be left up to the discretion of the flight crew. Some airlines have outright banned the use of inflatable cushions for air travel. It’s best to research your airline’s policy before you take it with you. Comparing the Fly Tot to Other Toddler Plane Beds If a flight attendant requests you to put your child in your lap, please politely comply – even if your baby or toddler is sleeping. They are looking out for the safety of your child. Bathing for toddlers is a great way to cleanse your little ones, help them get some energy and relax before going to bed, but parents and guardians know that bathing can also be a war zone, which is full of tired children and water sprinkles on the floor and parents sitting in awkward positions. There is not much you can do with spoiled toddlers or the variety of messes that can result from bathing, but adults can control one thing kids can have that is a safe and comfortable place to bath and play.