‘Tis the holiday season, and with it some of the busiest travel days of the year. The global economy means families are increasingly widespread. The miles that keep us apart much of the year also can mean that reuniting involves significant travel, often by plane.

For those of us with children, this means managing air travel with our kids. While no one likes going through security or being contained in a metal tube hurtling rapidly through the air, adding unpredictable tiny humans can add another level of stress. There’s also worries about how our fellow travelers will handle the noise and actions of our brood.