8 Safety Precautions <br />If You're Flying <br />With Kids During the <br />COVID-19 Pandemic Although COVID-19 transmission is still an <br />issue in the United States, some families have decided<br />to, or have to, take flights elsewhere. If you’re flying with kids, here are eight<br />expert-recommended safety precautions<br />you can take before and during your trip. 1. Make sure your kids are educated<br />about COVID-19. Keep it simple, but staying<br />informed will help them stay safe. 2. Pack a travel thermometer. This will help<br />you decipher whether your child is actually<br />feeling ill or is just in a mood. 3. Encourage your kids to wash their hands pre- and<br />post-flight, as well as before and after eating any food. 4. Wipe down your seating area on the plane,<br />including the front and back of the seat tray, as<br />well as any accessories your kids might touch. 5. Cover your seats with breathable blankets<br />to add an extra barrier between your kids<br />and any germs there might be. 6. Promote optimal health by bringing<br />reusable water bottles and filling them<br />up after you go through security. 7. A 2018 study recommends<br />sitting in a window seat to best<br />avoid airborne-illness. 8. For an extra cleanse and a<br />hydration boost, rinse your<br />child’s nose out with saline solution<br />before and after the flight.
