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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: Generally yes, but portable cribs (playards/Pack ’n Play) are usually accepted only as checked or gate‑checked items, not as in‑cabin seats. Policies and allowances can vary by aircraft, route, and size/weight of the item, so confirm with Hawaiian Airlines before travel.



Yes. Etihad permits a diaper bag as an extra carry-on for infants; verify size limits, allowed contents, and gate-check rules before flying.
Learn LATAM's travel stroller policy: onboard allowances, gate-check rules, size limits, and tips for flying with a baby.
Learn Spirit Airlines' rules for bringing baby medicine onboard when traveling with an infant, including allowable quantities, packaging, and documentation.
Japan Airlines allows diaper bags as carry-on for infants—check size limits, infant allowances, and stroller/pram policies before your flight.
Learn Spirit Airlines' car seat policy: bringing FAA-approved car seats onboard for infants, installation rules, and tips for traveling with a baby.
Find Cathay Pacific's car seat policy for infants — what's allowed, seat approval, cabin vs checked options, and tips for flying with a baby.