It is a challenge flying with kids specially during long distance flights when you need to change the diapers. Specially the airline being a closed chamber, it becomes even more difficult to handle a dirty diaper.
What is the best diaper for a long journey - specially a flight ?
The best diaper to use during a flight or other long journey will the so called overnight diapers. The overnight diapers can be used for longer duration than normal diapers and will be a help during a long journey. You can avoid changing the diapers more frequently.
How to change diapers during a long flight ?
Most modern airlines will have diaper changing tray in the lavatories. You can use the lavatory when you need to change the baby diaper. But in case the airlines do not have a changing tray in the lavatory an option for you will be to use overnight diapers during long flights. Overnight diapers are special diapers that can be used for longer durations.
If your airlines do not have a baby changing station inside the lavatory, you may have to change the dirty diaper while you are at your seat. But make sure that you create less disturbance for your fellow passengers. But you should never change your baby's dirty diaper on the fold down food tray. It will be incosiderate for other passengers since people eat their food there.
How to dispose off used diapers during a long journey or flight ?
After changing the dirty diaper inside the flight, you need to dispose of it yourself. Be considerate to the flight attendant and do not give the dirty diaper to them to dispose of. Pack it in a sealed cover and drop it in the trash inside the lavatory.