GREENSBORO, N.C. — Flying with a baby sounds like a sweet little adventure in the skies, until someone’s screaming, snacks are flying, or there’s a diaper blowout! But with smart planning and a few insider strategies, you can avoid the turbulence.

Consumer Reports shares expert tips from seasoned parents and travel pros to help make your journey smoother for you, your baby, and everyone else on board.

Rule number one? Go heavy on packing diapers. Think one per hour of travel, plus extras for delays.

"It sounds like a lot, but when you factor in layovers, delays, and unexpected messes, you’ll be glad you did," said Sioban Adcock, Consumer Reports.

Also, pack extra clothes for everyone! Not just your baby! Put extra outfits into 1- or 2-gallon zip-top bags—that makes grabbing clean cl

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