Airline
Ryanair
Policies verified March 2026
Ryanair is Europe's largest ultra-low-cost carrier, and its family policies reflect the no-frills approach. Two baby items fly free, which is generous, but strollers are banned from the cabin and car seats must fit a strict 43 cm width limit. There is no published sleep device policy, so you are taking a gamble. Families who prioritize price over comfort will find Ryanair workable but not pleasant.
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Can I bring a stroller on Ryanair?
Ryanair does not allow strollers in the cabin. You must tag your pushchair at check-in or the gate, and it goes in the hold. The upside: two items of baby equipment (pushchair, car seat, booster, or travel cot) fly free per child. That is generous for an ultra-low-cost carrier. Just do not expect to wheel anything down the aisle.
Can I use a car seat on Ryanair?
Ryanair allows car seats onboard in forward-facing position only, and your seat must fit within a 43 cm width limit. You need a 5-point harness approved for both motor vehicles and aircraft. If your infant is under 2 and you want them in a car seat, you will need to book an extra seat. Check the table below for car seats that fit Ryanair dimensions.
Does Ryanair allow toddler airplane beds?
Ryanair has no published policy on inflatable sleep devices, which makes planning difficult. Third-party sources suggest that products like the Flyaway Kids Bed may be tolerated, but Ryanair has strict carry-on rules and limited legroom. Contact the airline directly before travelling with any sleep device. See the table below for airlines with clearer policies.
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Does Ryanair have bassinets?
No bassinets available. All flights are short-haul on Boeing 737 single-aisle aircraft.
What meals does Ryanair offer for children?
No baby food or children's meals provided. Cabin crew can warm baby bottles on request. Snacks and meals available for purchase only.
Does Ryanair offer family preboarding?
No dedicated family preboarding. Standard boarding by group. Priority boarding available as a paid add-on.
How much checked baggage do infants get on Ryanair?
Two free checked pieces of baby equipment per infant (e.g. pushchair plus car seat or bassinet). Additional items up to 20 kg charged.
How much does a lap infant cost on Ryanair?
Infant fee of EUR 25 per one-way flight. Infants sit on adult's lap with no separate bag allowance beyond a 5 kg baby bag.
Does Ryanair provide complimentary strollers?
Ryanair does not offer complimentary strollers at the airport.
Other family amenities on Ryanair
Ryanair is the bare minimum for family travel. No frills, no entertainment, no free food. But the infant fee is cheap, the free reserved seat for kids is genuinely useful, and two free checked gear items per infant is fair. Just do not expect any warmth or extras beyond getting you there.