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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have travelled with those ages.  Everyone walks.  bc of the same issue (whiny older kid), I stopped used strollers when the younger one was around 1.5 years.  [/quote]

This is what I’m leaning towards but how did you manage 3yo when your hands had to be full (eg before you got your luggage checked in, when you were focused on getting it off the belt, when you were providing cards etc to a rental car person).  It’s those moments in particular where I feel like I need a way way to force him to stay put.  They’re all boys and the 3 and 5 yo are particularly high energy, silly, and wind each other up[/quote]

You talk to your eldest and say you need special help from him a few times during the trip to hold the 3 yr olds hand while you deal with luggage or talk to a gate agent or rental car person. Explain it's not his job to keep track of his brother but you just need him to hold his hand for a few moments when your hands are full. You also prep the 3 and 5 year old and explain that at the airport it's extra important that you always be able to see them and that they do what you ask. Of course they will push the limits of this but you set the expectation and remind them on the day so they understand this is different than being at the playground or even just walking around your neighborhood.

It sounds like the issue is really not the 3 yr old being able to walk but just feeling nervous about keeping track of all 3 of them at the airport. I'd view this as a good learning experience for all three and prep them for it but also try to keep it fun. Ensure everyone is fed and rested.

Also I'm sure you know this but giving the 3 yr old some kind of new toy or activity on the day of the trip can help a ton with compliance as he'll be more engaged in the toy. Trips like this are when my kids have gotten special access to electronics as well. Anything that will boost their ability to sit still while waiting for a plane or on the plane itself.[/quote]

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