My daughter is 4 and we travel pretty frequently. I often get frustrated putting the tray up and down with all her things on it. This tray was great! it straps around her middle and I was able to get her all set up for the flight before take off. Ipad, crayons, paper,  and snacks. SO HANDY! My only issue with it is that it does not collapse and stay together. It flaps open no matter how you fold it. I was hoping she would be able to carry it off the plane but we unfortunately had to try and shove it in our carry on.