My baby isn't even a year old and has already been on 8 flights. Here's how we survived them.

Is Baby healthy? There's nothing a priori against what you're taking the plane with him. But for the flight to take place at best, a tip: anticipate! A week! Health professionals, just like...

My baby isn't even a year old and has already been on 8 flights. Here's how we survived them.

The author (not pictured) has taken many flights, but was nervous to fly with a baby.Juanmonino/Getty Images/iStockphotoMy baby has been on eight flights and isn't even a year old yet.Our first flight was short, which helped us learn how to make future, longer flights a success.Now I know a travel stroller is essential for maneuvering in the airport and worth the investment.As a person who travels quite a bit, I'll admit I was nervous about trav…