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D. Goren
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Updated Feb, 6
Because airline child policies change — and parents shouldn’t have to hunt for answers.
Yes — you can bring a diaper bag on an Etihad flight when travelling with a baby. Airlines treat a diaper bag as a baby/personal item and it is normally allowed in addition to your regular carry-on allowance.
If you need exact baggage limits, allowances for infant checked bags, or gate-checking rules, please check with Etihad before travel as policies can vary by route and fare.



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