Even on the clearest of days an airplane can hit turbulence and turbulence can occur at any time during a flight.  Turbulence is gauged by its extreme, moderate, medium, and severe but even moderate turbulence is enough to rattle an adult or toss a child. Airplanes are built to endure turbulence and thankfully new systems are being developed to help forecast turbulence, but for now we have to rely on experience.   Clear air turbulence (CAT) occurs when masses of moving air meet, they are referred to as clear air because there is no visual sign such as clouds. Often but not always, turbulence can be a result of jet stream but a rocky patch in the sky can also occur at lower altitudes, especially above mountainous terrain.  These are some reasons the seat belt sign is illuminated for most of the flight.  While it is important, especially for older folks to stretch the legs, it is just as important to pay attention to the seat belt sign.

Fly Safe and Go Momo.

  I was in Miami Airport yesterday when some pretty big spring storms blew through.  Flights from Boston to Dallas were delayed or cancelled causing long lines to form at the gates and passenger service counters.  The only people having fun were a couple of small children on their Trunki.  A Trunki is a suitcase that is made for kids to ride on, sit on or just pull around.  I bought one in London several years ago, but like most good kid items Melissa & Doug put their signature on the side and made them available in the US for around $40.00.  The Trunki is designed to look like a funky lady bug, cow, or dinosaur. There are many designs to choose from and they have names; we have Tipo the Tiger.  There are also accessories that can be bought to personalize the product like funny face stickers and a saddlebag has been introduced to that doubles as a soft seat and a pouch.  My son and I have loved Tipo for many reasons but basically it is fun and functional.  The suitcase fits nicely under the seat or in the overhead bin.  In the past I used Tipo for cloths, fitting in a week’s wardrobe for my son, now he packs his personal items like games, base ball cap, blanket, small pillow, books, etc... I highly recommend this product for traveling with children.

Dimensions: 18.25" x 8.63" x 12" Assembled
Ages 3+

Have fun and Go Momo.