With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

The briefing

An Associated Press guide offers practical advice for parents flying long distances with babies and toddlers. It recommends checking lodging for cribs, high chairs and baby gates before booking, and notes the FAA advises securing children in their own certified safety seat rather than a lap. Breast milk, formula and puree pouches are treated as medically necessary liquids by the TSA and are exempt from the 3.4-ounce carry-on limit.