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D. Goren
Head of Content
Updated Feb, 6
Because airline child policies change — and parents shouldn’t have to hunt for answers.
Short answer: Usually yes. Airlines, including LATAM, commonly accept a pack‑and‑play (portable playard/crib) as checked or gate‑checked baby equipment, but policies can vary by route and fare—so confirm with LATAM before travel.
If you want, I can draft a short script to use when calling LATAM or check typical dimensions that might cause problems—tell me the pack‑and‑play model or size.



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