Having flown for business for many years I approve of placing small children, along with their parents together in a particular location. Young children up to at least age 10 or 12 absolutely need to sit with their parents. Not just for being afraid to sit alone, but for parental discipline also. - I also have traveled with my own small children. and have never had the airline separate us. I have had a stewardess politely request another passenger move to a better seat in order to not have a single person between any of my family. And I have given up my seat for another family with children also.
I recommend, getting to the airport early, checking in as early as possible, requesting seats together, even if not in the most favored front of the plane seats. Most of the time, you will get the chance to select seats when you make the reservation on most airlines. Then, if you are separated on you tickets, ask at the gate before boarding if they can do anything to get you back together.
Then, take advantage of the early boarding for people with small children, It is for people who need the extra time to get children settled before the 'cattle call' of regular boarding. And wait until everyone else has passed by before trying to get off. Collecting all of your belongings, all of your children's belongings, getting kids overhead bags properly distributed, plus the hassle of keeping older kids from pushing ahead is the reason for this. Most mommies will carry more than the airline technically allows, but I have never seen an attendant demand they gate check an oversize diaper bag.
I recommend, getting to the airport early, checking in as early as possible, requesting seats together, even if not in the most favored front of the plane seats. Most of the time, you will get the chance to select seats when you make the reservation on most airlines. Then, if you are separated on you tickets, ask at the gate before boarding if they can do anything to get you back together.
Then, take advantage of the early boarding for people with small children, It is for people who need the extra time to get children settled before the 'cattle call' of regular boarding. And wait until everyone else has passed by before trying to get off. Collecting all of your belongings, all of your children's belongings, getting kids overhead bags properly distributed, plus the hassle of keeping older kids from pushing ahead is the reason for this. Most mommies will carry more than the airline technically allows, but I have never seen an attendant demand they gate check an oversize diaper bag.