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The BabyCentre Editorial Team answers:
Travelling with a baby or toddler can be tricky, and when it requires adjusting to a different time zone it can be even harder. But you can try some things to make the transition easier.

If you are going on a package holiday, a "charter" flight is generally included in the price. Charter flights are organised by tour operators to supply transport to holiday destinations. They sometimes get a bad press for overcrowding, discomfort and delays. But they are usually cheaper than scheduled flights and can be better for families as they offer a a variety of bookable extras. If you have a query about your flight, contact your tour operator first as it will be able to supply most answers. Some charter airlines offer flight-only tickets which you can book without paying for a whole holiday. 

It depends. Bulkhead seats have more legroom than other seats. They usually have extra oxygen bags for babies and toddlers flying without an assigned seat. Another plus: air cots can be attached to bulkheads. However, the armrests on those seats often don't go up, so there's no chance of you or your baby stretching out. If your flight shows a film, the screen will be right in front of you and hard to see. The biggest drawback of all is that bulkhead seats don't offer underseat storage for hand luggage. That means you'll be unbuckling, rearranging, standing up and opening the overhead lockers whenever your baby needs a snack, drink, toy or other necessity.

If you don't want to buy a seat for your child, you can try booking a window and aisle seat in a three-seat row hoping the plane won't fill so you can use that middle seat. If someone does reserve the seat, you can always move over - everyone prefers a window or aisle seat to the middle. However, it's always a good idea to book an individual seat for your baby or toddler so she can be safely secured in a car seat. If your baby or toddler doesn't have her own seat, she will need to be secured on your lap with a special safety strap.

If you're off on holiday with your baby or toddler, your little travelling companion will add a whole new dimension to your trip. Yes, you'll need to take a lot more luggage than usual and plan well in advance, but travelling with children can turn holidays into an enjoyable adventure.

Here are some parent-tested suggestions for travelling with a young child:

By the time babies are nine or 10 months old, they're usually able to make their way around the room in some fashion -- creeping, crawling, or cruising (walking with the furniture's assistance). By 12 months, many babies have risen to their feet and can stand and even walk.

Your baby has started using objects as tools, pushing a ball with a stick or chasing the carrots around his plate with a spoon. He's also more interested in interactive games. Tickle him and let him tickle you back. Talk on the phone and then pass it over to him so he can babble, then hand it back to you for another round.