easyJet With a Baby: Baggage, Pram & Stroller Rules (2026)
By BabyTravel UK Editorial Team · Last updated August 2026
Quick answer
An easyJet infant must be at least 14 days old. A lap infant pays a route-dependent fee and receives an extra baby changing bag up to 45×36×20 cm. Every infant or child can take two baby-equipment items free, including a pram, pushchair or car seat. A stroller can travel in the cabin only if it fits 56×45×25 cm and you have a large cabin-bag allowance; otherwise gate-check it free and collect it at baggage reclaim.
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Keep a compact stroller in the cabin only when your fare includes—or you buy—a large cabin bag and the folded stroller fits 56×45×25 cm. Otherwise gate-check it free and protect it for the hold.
Infant lap seat policy and fees
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easyJet's lap infant policy covers children under 2 years old who travel on a parent's lap without their own seat. The current fee is around £27 per infant per one-way flight, though this varies by route and season — budget routes can be cheaper, longer European legs slightly more. Always check the actual fee at the time of booking rather than relying on any published figure.
You can add the infant during checkout or through Manage Bookings after birth. Enter the baby's correct name and date of birth, and add them before you check in. If you have already checked in, contact easyJet before travelling rather than attempting to amend the passenger list at the airport.
The minimum age to fly is 14 days. Carry the travel documents required for your route and check easyJet's current identification rules before departure. Each adult may travel with up to two infants, but at least one must have their own purchased seat and use a suitable child-restraint device.
Pushchair and stroller rules
easyJet allows up to two baby-equipment items per infant or child free of charge. The list includes pushchairs, prams, car seats, travel cots and baby carriers. You can check a pushchair at Bag Drop or use it to the gate, where staff place it in the hold. easyJet says hold-loaded equipment is collected at baggage reclaim on arrival.
easyJet does also let a compact pushchair travel in the cabin, but there's an important catch worth understanding before you rely on it. A folded stroller only goes in the overhead locker if it fits within the 56 × 45 × 25 cm large cabin bag size, and on easyJet the stroller then counts as your large cabin bag. A large cabin bag is only included with Up Front seats, Extra Legroom seats, easyJet Plus membership, or a FLEXI fare. On a standard ticket you only get the small under-seat bag (45 × 36 × 20 cm), and no pushchair folds down small enough to fit that. So taking your stroller into the cabin effectively means paying for the large cabin bag entitlement, whereas gate-checking is always free.
Popular cabin-approved strollers that meet these dimensions include the Babyzen YOYO², Bugaboo Butterfly, and Joolz Aer+. If your stroller is larger than these dimensions, it must be gate-checked at the boarding gate — free of charge. A padded gate-check bag like the Huckaboo Stroller Travel Bag or the Bugaboo compact transport bag protects it from scuffs and damage during hold handling. Use our stroller airline checker to confirm whether your specific model qualifies.
The bottom line: gate-checking is free for everyone and never touches your cabin allowance, while carrying the stroller in the cabin is only possible if you've already paid for a large cabin bag through your seat or fare. For a full breakdown of the best options, see our guide to flying with a baby.
Three flight-friendly pushchairs worth packing
easyJet lets a compact pushchair travel in the cabin as your large cabin bag when it folds within 56×45×25 cm, so if your fare includes a large cabin bag (Up Front, Extra Legroom, easyJet Plus or FLEXI) a light, easy-fold model can stay overhead and come back the moment you land. On a standard ticket you gate-check it free at the aircraft steps instead. Either way, these three are the compact, cabin-sized favourites for flying.
Bugaboo Butterfly
One-second one-hand fold, self-standing, and a comfy seat for longer days — the most refined of the cabin-sized trio.
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Babyzen YOYO²
The original cabin stroller — folds tiny with a shoulder strap for carrying hands-free, and a huge accessory range that grows with your baby.
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Joolz Aer+
At around 6kg it's the lightest here, with a high handlebar that suits taller parents and a one-hand fold that drops into its own bag.
Check price on AmazonSee how they compare in our cabin-friendly stroller guide.
Bassinet / skycot availability
easyJet does not offer bassinets on any route. The airline operates exclusively short and medium-haul flights on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. These aircraft are not fitted with bulkhead bassinet attachments. Your baby will be on your lap for the entire flight, which on most easyJet routes means under 4 hours.
If bassinets are important to you — for example if you're flying with a newborn or a baby who needs to lie flat — you'll need a long-haul carrier. British Airways, KLM, and TAP Air Portugal all offer bassinets on intercontinental routes. See our full airline baby policies comparison for details.
Car seat policy
easyJet permits car seats in the cabin when your child has their own seat booked and paid for. The car seat must be a certified model — check easyJet's approved list before travelling. On Airbus aircraft, the seat width is standard and most infant seats will fit alongside the aircraft seatbelt. Note that infant car seats need to be used with the aircraft lap belt — you do not need an additional loop belt on easyJet.
If your child is travelling as a lap infant (no separate seat), car seats are not permitted in the cabin — they must be gate-checked alongside your pushchair.
Aircraft-approved travel car seats
Flying easyJet with a car seat? A compact, aircraft-approved seat is easiest to carry, gate-check and use at your destination — and, on airlines that allow car seats in the cabin, on board too (any seat used on board must carry aircraft-approval certification). These three are among the most widely available in the UK; see our full guide to using a car seat on a plane for how they compare.
Maxi-Cosi CabinoFix
The most accessible aircraft-approved infant seat — light, straightforward to fit and widely stocked in the UK.
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BeSafe iZi Go Modular i-Size
The strongest safety pedigree here — a Scandinavian i-Size infant seat with an excellent crash-test reputation.
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller
A full infant car seat with fold-out stroller wheels — aircraft-approved and brilliant for travel.
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Toddler on a longer flight? Consider a Child Airplane Safety Travel Harness
An FAA-approved aviation harness for children 10–20 kg (roughly 1–4 years) — just ~500 g, folds into a pouch, and far lighter than carrying a full car seat. Accepted by most long-haul carriers, but check it's accepted on your route before you buy.
Formula, breast milk, and baby food
easyJet flights depart from UK and European airports. When departing from UK airports, baby milk, formula, and expressed breast milk are exempt from the 100 ml liquid rule — you can carry as much as you reasonably need for the journey. Security staff may ask you to remove it from your bag and may in some cases test it.
When departing from EU airports, EU security rules apply and are broadly similar — baby milk and food are treated as necessities and exempted from standard liquid limits in most EU member states, though you should check the specific rules for your departure country. Our guide to breast milk and formula at airport security covers the process in detail.
On board, easyJet cabin crew can heat formula or food using a cup of hot water — ask after the seatbelt sign goes off. There is no dedicated baby meal on easyJet, so bring everything you need. For sterilising bottles on the go without any electricity, a Milton Mini travel steriliser or a pack of Milton sterilising tablets is the easiest option once you're away from home.
Feeding kit for the flight and beyond
A few things make bottle feeds far easier once you're away from your own kitchen — somewhere to sterilise, somewhere to wash up, and a familiar bottle that won't leak in the changing bag.
Milton Mini Travel Steriliser
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for airports and hotel rooms.
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Collapsible Bowl & Bottle Brush Set
A packable bowl and brush so you can wash and rinse bottles between feeds when there's no clean sink to hand.
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Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottle
A widely used anti-colic bottle with a slow-flow teat — keep your baby on the same familiar bottle when you travel.
Check price on AmazonNappy bag and extra hand luggage allowance
easyJet provides one extra infant item allowance per lap infant, in addition to your own cabin bag allowance:
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Small cabin bag (adult, included free) | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (under seat) |
| Large cabin bag (adult, paid) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (overhead), included only with Up Front, Extra Legroom, easyJet Plus or FLEXI |
| Extra infant item | Max 45 × 36 × 20 cm |
This matters for your pushchair. A cabin stroller has to fit the 56 × 45 × 25 cm large cabin bag size and counts as that bag, so it's only free to bring on board if your seat or fare already includes a large cabin bag. The free small under-seat bag is too small for any pushchair to fit. If your ticket doesn't include a large cabin bag, gate-check the pushchair for free instead.
The extra infant item is your nappy bag. It sits under the seat in front of you, giving you easy access during the flight. Pack nappies, wipes, a change of clothes, milk or formula, snacks if weaning, a dummy, and anything else you need within reach. See our baby hand luggage checklist for a prioritised packing guide.
Organise your nappy bag for the flight
A well-organised bag makes onboard changes and feeds far less stressful in a cramped seat. A backpack-style changing bag keeps your hands free through the airport, and a couple of grab-and-go pouches save you digging around at 30,000 feet.
Joolz Changing Backpack
A backpack-style changing bag keeps both hands free for the pushchair and boarding pass, with insulated bottle pockets and an included changing mat.
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OXO Tot On-the-Go Wipes & Nappy Pouch
A slim pouch that keeps wipes moist and a couple of nappies to hand — grab it and go straight to the aircraft changing table without unpacking the whole bag.
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Skip Hop Grab & Go Double Bottle Bag
Insulated to keep two bottles or cartons at temperature through security queues and delays — handy when you can't count on getting hot water quickly.
Check price on AmazonBooking tips: how to add an infant to an easyJet booking
- During checkout: When you reach the passenger details screen, you'll see an option to add an infant. Enter your baby's name and date of birth. The infant fee is added automatically.
- After booking: Log into your easyJet account, go to "Manage Bookings," select your flight, and add the infant there. Do this well before check-in opens — 30 days before departure is the usual window.
- Seat selection: Choose seats based on access and your cabin-bag needs. Remember that bags cannot remain on the floor in front of a front-row seat during take-off and landing.
- Family boarding: easyJet says families travelling with children under 5 board early. Listen for the family-boarding call rather than assuming it is the same as the airline's paid Speedy Boarding product.
- Large cabin bag: If you want a qualifying stroller in the cabin, make sure your booking includes a large cabin bag; otherwise plan to gate-check the stroller free.
- Check in online: easyJet allows online check-in from 30 days to 2 hours before departure. Complete this in advance to save time at the airport.
Do infants get a baggage allowance on easyJet?
Lap infants on easyJet do not get a full checked baggage allowance. However, as noted above, you do get the extra infant bag (up to 45×36×20 cm) as an additional cabin item on top of your adult allowance. Gate-checked pushchairs and car seats travel free regardless of your baggage allowance and are not counted as checked bags. If you'd rather take a compact stroller in the cabin, remember it then counts as your large cabin bag, which only comes with an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat, easyJet Plus or a FLEXI fare.
Our take on easyJet with a baby
easyJet is one of the better budget options for flying with a baby, largely because of two things: the option to take a compact stroller in the cabin (which Ryanair doesn't allow at all), and early boarding for families with children under 5. If you have a Babyzen YOYO² or similar cabin-approved pushchair and a fare that includes a large cabin bag, you can board, stow it overhead, and have it back the moment you land. On a standard ticket you gate-check it free at the aircraft steps instead, which is nearly as convenient. The infant fee (around £27) is standard for budget carriers, and the short flying times on most easyJet routes keep everything manageable. The main watch-out is the 14-day minimum age — if you're planning a trip with a very young baby, check the date carefully before booking.
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Now you know the policy, here's the kit that makes the flight itself — and settling your baby at the other end — genuinely easier. These are the things parents most often wish they'd packed.
Baby ear protection — Banz Earmuffs
Noise-reducing earmuffs help a sensitive baby settle and sleep through engine drone (feeding, not muffs, is what eases ear pressure).
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Travel steriliser — Milton Mini
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for hotel rooms and airports.
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Stroller gate-check bag — Huckaboo
If your pushchair is too big for the cabin, easyJet gate-checks it — a padded bag shields it from scuffs and grime in the hold.
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Portable changing mat — Skip Hop Pronto
A padded, wipe-clean mat with built-in wipe and nappy pockets — a lifesaver in cramped aircraft toilets and unfamiliar bathrooms.
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Portable blackout blind — Tommee Tippee Sleeptight
Hotel and apartment curtains are rarely truly dark. This suction-fit blind gives your baby a familiar, dark room for naps and early mornings.
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White noise machine — Yogasleep Hushh
Rechargeable and pocket-sized, it masks unfamiliar hotel noise and recreates the sleep cues your baby knows from home.
Check price on AmazonTravelling light? Check whether your pushchair fits the cabin with our free Stroller Airline Size Checker. easyJet lets compact strollers ride in the cabin as your large cabin bag when they fold within the 56×45×25 cm limit (that allowance comes with Up Front, Extra Legroom, easyJet Plus or FLEXI fares); otherwise you gate-check free at the gate. Either way, an easy-fold model like the Bugaboo Butterfly, Joolz Aer+ or Cybex Coya means no waiting at baggage reclaim. See our cabin stroller guide for the full picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do babies fly free on easyJet?
No — easyJet charges around £27 per infant per one-way flight for lap infants under 2. The fee varies by route and season, so check the exact amount at the time of booking. Jet2 is currently the only major UK airline offering free infant travel. The easyJet infant fee must be added during booking or via Manage Bookings before check-in opens.
Can I take a pram or stroller on easyJet?
Yes. A pram or pushchair can be one of the two baby-equipment items carried free. You can hand it over at Bag Drop or use it to the gate; equipment placed in the hold is normally collected at baggage reclaim. A compact stroller may instead travel in the cabin if it fits 56×45×25 cm and your booking includes a large cabin bag. Use our stroller airline checker and verify the folded dimensions before travel.
Does easyJet have bassinets?
No — easyJet does not provide bassinets on any route. The airline only operates short and medium-haul flights and its aircraft are not equipped with bulkhead bassinet fittings. Your baby will be on your lap for the duration of the flight.
Do infants get baggage allowance on easyJet?
Lap infants do not get a full checked bag allowance, but each infant entitles you to one extra cabin item (up to 45×36×20 cm) on top of your standard adult allowance. This is designed to be used as your nappy bag. Gate-checked pushchairs and car seats travel free and are not counted against your allowance. A compact pushchair can instead ride in the cabin, but only as your large cabin bag, which requires an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat, easyJet Plus or a FLEXI fare.
Can you book a flight for an unborn baby on easyJet?
No — easyJet does not allow you to add an infant to a booking before the baby is born, as you will not yet have a name or date of birth. You should add the infant to your booking as soon as possible after the birth, via Manage Bookings. The infant must be added before check-in opens. If you're booking flights before your due date, book your adult tickets and add the infant afterwards.
What baby items can I bring on easyJet?
You can bring nappies, wipes, formula, breast milk, baby food, medicines, a portable changing mat, a spare change of clothes, and a compact pushchair (if it fits the 56×45×25 cm dimensions). Baby milk and food are exempt from the 100 ml liquid rule at UK airports. Pack your nappy essentials in the extra infant bag (45×36×20 cm) for easy access during the flight. See our baby hand luggage checklist for the full list.
Is easyJet good for flying with a baby?
For short to medium European trips, easyJet is a solid choice for families. Early family boarding for children under 5, the option to take a qualifying stroller as a large cabin bag, and a separate baby changing bag make it one of the more practical budget airlines for parents. The 14-day minimum age is something to watch if you're planning a trip with a very new baby. For a wider comparison, see our airline baby policies compared page.
easyJet policies are subject to change — always verify on easyJet's website before travel. Compare all airline baby policies on our airline comparison page.
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Compare other airlines
Every airline has a different baby policy. Compare your options before you book:
- Ryanair — £25 fee, 5 kg nappy bag, gate-check only
- British Airways — 10% fare, free bassinet long-haul
- Jet2 — Free infant travel, cabin stroller
- TUI — Variable fee, gate-check only, no bassinet
- Wizz Air — £27–32, rear-facing car seats only
- Vueling — Flat fee by route, extra 5 kg baby bag
- TAP Air Portugal — 10% fare, bassinet on A330/A321LR
- KLM — No minimum age, bassinet, 12 kg baby bag
- Aer Lingus — Transatlantic bassinet, no cabin car seats
- Lufthansa — Long-haul bassinets, Frankfurt/Munich hub
- Emirates — All-fleet bassinets, baby meals on request
- Turkish Airlines — Bassinets, wide global route network
For a full side-by-side table covering all airlines, see our airline baby policies compared page.