Help me travel with two kids alone!

Chatterbug6917

Ok so here's the situation. I am taking my boys will be 18 months and 3.5 to Florida and I am planning early, the only thing that really concerns me is the plane ride. How do I get both car seats on the plane ( I will need them at my destination) by myself? How do I get through the airport with them both. I have a city select and a city mini gt to choose from as far as strollers go but I still will need to figure out how to get through security with both kids two car seats and a stroller not to mention our carry on( will check most of our stuff) filled with toys/snacks.. Anyone ever done this before, I could check the 3.5 year olds car seat if I HAVE too but I feel like he would nap the whole time ( 3 hour flight) if we had his seat on the plane..any suggestions? Am I over thinking this?

ToastieSimons

Do you have anyone that could help you get to the gate?

You can call the airline ahead of time and ask for a gate pass so that someone can come in and hel you.  They will still need an ID and to go through security. 

Chatterbug6917

Thanks ladies, I'll. E looking into the gate pass and hopefully. Have someone help me to the gate, I will check one car seat ( and pray it comes out from under the plane in one piece) ..and hope the iPad and the 3 year old hold up for the flight, thanks for the ideas ladies:) very helpful

carrotcake06

We have a strap that attaches a convertible seat to a rolling suitcase and it's wonderful bc then one can ride in it, like another stroller.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JHN3AS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1413976257&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

The logistics are daunting - we're considering flying w our preschooler and toddler twins in a few months - but I've flown w kids a bunch and it's never as bad as you think it will be.

And even when it is bad - when my oldest was a toddler, he threw a 45 min tantrum while we were waiting w engines off in July on the Tarmac - people are so very nice.

I also very strongly suggest an iPad or mini DVD or whatnot. I'm not huge on electronics, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

cyprissa

I've flown with both of my kids by myself. Luckily, I was able to forego one car seat (family bought an inexpensive one). I put the baby in the ergo, carried my suitcase on my back ( it's a large backpack that opens like a suitcase from eBags), strapped the diaper bag to the kids roll aboard and had my 3 year old walk with me. I brought our travel seat which is a Safety First Guide 65 so it was lightweight and easy to carry. Bribe the kids with an iPad and M&Ms.

Snapdragon750

My kids were about a year younger than yours when I flew with both of them and it was a total nightmare.  And that was with me, my H, and my dad, AND my sister.  I was scheduled to go to a wedding by myself with them a few months later and I canceled.  Logistically it was just impossible (how would I go to the bathroom or change a dirty diaper??).  Now, your kids are a little older, and if you HAVE to do it you have to do it.  Using a strap to convert your roller suitcase into a car seat carrier/stroller (like PP mentioned) is a must.