Traveling during the holiday season is always nerve-racking, and the new TSA rules are tending to cause greater tension. There is concern for the x-rays that the new scanning system emits are a health issue. Our ( http://www.luckylittletravelers.com/ )best recommendation is to check with your child's pediatrician for their opinion. A quick call to the pediatrician's office can alleviate anxiety for parents, and help guide them in the best choice for their child.
If the recommendation from the pediatrician is to Opt-Out of the full body scan in favor of a pat-down, we suggest that the parent lead by example. Ask the TSA agent if you can go first, so that your child can watch what happens. Parents should be friendly and say hello to the agent, addressing the agent by name. Ask your child to watch what is happening. Then when it is your child's turn, be polite and friendly to the TSA agent. It may help to calm your child if they can see that you are not alarmed by what is happening. Your child should never be out of your sight during any screening procedure. TSA agents are currently doing a modified pat-down on children. Although, the modified pat-down is not currently described on their site.
It may also help your child if you describe before you get to the airport what is going to happen, so that it doesn't take them by surprise. Explain to your child that you must be present in order for anyone to touch them. Make it clear to your child that you will never allow anyone to hurt them, and no one will even try as long as you are present.
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