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Pack these bags for the cabin (as security measures allow): 
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Toddler or child's own pack

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Your cabin bag

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First aid kit

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Diaper change bag

 
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Toddler or child's own pack:

bulletcuddly or favourite soft toy
bulletpack of crayons
bulletcolouring or activity book
bulletstickers
bulletsmall cars, plastic animals/dinosaurs or dolls
bulletchewy sweets for take off and landing
bulletspill resistant cup
bulletinflatable neck cushion
bulletwrist/waist reins

Most toddlers love to carry their own pack with a few special things inside. Putting the security harness in their pack makes it more acceptable - a special thing to wear in the airport.

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Your cabin bag:

bulletBaby B'Air turbulence protection vest
bulletfront pack for baby
bulletfirst aid kit
bulletdiaper change bag
bulletcotton cot sheet or sleeping sack for baby/toddler (I'm not sure that airline blankets are always clean...so I take my own for littlies!)
bullet travel pack of wet wipes
bulletbottles for baby/cup for toddler
bulletinsulated bottle bag or heater wrap
bulletdisposable or regular bibs
bulletformula powder with measure
bulletfood rations
bulleta bottle of fresh drinking water (subject to airline security restrictions from Aug 06)
bullet bowl with a tight fitting lid
bulleta couple of heat sensitive baby spoons
bulletspare diaper bags (for all sorts of sticky messes)
bulleta change of clothes for you and your child 
bullet wash bag with toiletries for you
bulletlipstick and a pop-up hairbrush including a mirror. (Click link to buy from Magellans.com)
bulletfanny pack containing passport, tickets and money
bulletsome wrapped toys to surprise your children with (like soft fabric books, plastic dinosaurs, cars, dress-up dolls, puzzles, play dough)

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First aid kit:

In a clearly marked container with a close-fitting lid...

bulletthermometer
bulletsaline nose drops
bulletrehydration solution (Gastrolyte)
bulletparacetemol: liquid for children, tablets for adults
bulletsedative* (and suitable measure for as little as 2.5mil)
bulletmeasure (5-10mil)
bullethomeopathic remedies including No-Jet Lag tablets for adults and children. (Click link to buy online from Magellans.com)
bulletmotion sickness relief (I used Bio-bands for toddlers and children aged up to 12 years. They worked really well in the plane and in the car at our destination. Click the link to buy from Magellans.com)
bulletsticking plasters and antiseptic cream

*consult your family doctor about sedatives for children on a plane journey.

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Diaper change bag:

bulleta supply of correctly sized disposable diapers sufficient to cover the period of your journey plus a few spares (I find 5 for each 24hrs is ample)
bulleta foldable plastic change mat
bulleta refill pack of wet wipes, plus a small travel purse for refilling
bulletnappy rash cream
bulleta wash cloth in a plastic bag
bulletbaby soap
bulleta small towel
bulletpolythene nappy sacks
bulleta change of clothes for baby (particularly a clean vest/singlet or two)
bulletHand sanitizer fluid (Hand clens is available from Magellans.com)

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