Get the Extra Seat

Many airlines don’t require children under 2 to have a ticket. This means that you’ll be expected to keep them in your lap the entire time. But unless your child is very small, lap babies don’t always like to stay in your lap. Even if your toddler is still of “lap age”, keeping them in your lap the entire flight is harder than you think and exhausting! 

You might get lucky and have an empty seat next to you, but you can’t count on that. Both you and your child will be more comfortable and have an easier time on the flight if you spend a little more for the extra seat. 

Try To Book Bulkhead Seats

A bulkhead seat is a row of seating directly behind a wall or divider on an airplane. Bulkhead seats are great for single adults who travel solo with kids. They have extra legroom and there are no seats directly in front of you. 

This means that even a wiggly, antsy toddler won’t be able to kick anybody’s seat! You’ll have more space for changing and feeding the baby if necessary, too.

The only downside is that you can only have one bag and it has to go in the overhead compartment. An easy way to deal with this is to gate-check your larger bag and keep the diaper bag with you in case you need it.

4. Bluefields Bay Villas in Jamaica

The Bluefields Bay Villas offer a totally custom, tailored experience for the whole family. This all-inclusive resort has everything you need for a vacation with young kids, including professional nannies. You even have a private chef who will cook delicious meals that will have even the pickiest eaters cleaning their plates! 

Key Information: Villa rental starts at $1,330 a night with a 4-night minimum stay – A private chef will tailor meals to your family’s needs and preferences – FREE laundry services and baby amenities 

Good To Know: Nine hour nanny shifts are included in the rental; overnight stays can be arranged if desired.