I have two "originals" of dd birth certificate. One travels with us when we fly etc and another that stays in our safe deposit box. it only cost $10 and to me was worth having. If your kid is three or over pay.
When we fly I do bring a copy of all 4 kids birth certificates, "just in case." But, literally, the 10 times I have flown with the kids, on a number of different airlines, we have never been asked for any i.d. for the children or a look at their birth certificate.This. The airlines (at least the ones I have flown) required an "official" copy of the birth certificate with raised seal and all. They will not just accept a photocopy. Too easy to fake I guess. I'm sure they would have accepted a state ID as well.
When we fly I do bring a copy of all 4 kids birth certificates, "just in case." But, literally, the 10 times I have flown with the kids, on a number of different airlines, we have never been asked for any i.d. for the children or a look at their birth certificate.
That must be why, because I haven't had a lap baby in 7 or so yearsThe last time I flew on SW they required it. As a matter of fact, I left in the car by accident. They made my DH take the shuttle back to the car to get it. Again, this is when he was a lap baby so you had to show proof he was under 2. When my children have had their own seat I have never had to show anything.
That must be why, because I haven't had a lap baby in 7 or so years![]()
Can I hijack the thread and ask a related question? My son is 2 and we are going in August. He's big for his age, but won't turn 3 until early September. However, when people ask him his age, he often says 3 because that is his favorite number (or he says 6 because that's his brother's age). If he tells someone 3, will we have problems? Should I bring his birth certificate? I just hate to carry those around because on our last trip, I forgot about them and left them in the room.
Thanks!
Very interesting first post.
Not only reusing old mugs, but buying them off Ebay! I was giving her the benefit of the doubt, but after seeing that post - Ha! Troll City.And the 2nd &3rd post was to start a thread about reusing refillable mugs...think someone was just bored.
When we fly I do bring a copy of all 4 kids birth certificates, "just in case." But, literally, the 10 times I have flown with the kids, on a number of different airlines, we have never been asked for any i.d. for the children or a look at their birth certificate.
Since the OP hasn't returned, it does look as though you all took the bait. Good thing the thread stayed civil or the OP would have accomplished what they actually came for! That is in my Opinion!