Traveling by Plane
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Flying with a 6 Month Old
Asked by B.F. from Columbus
on March 31, 2010
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in a few weeks i am flying to see family with my 6 month old. i picked a later flight hoping he might sleep, but he's extremely unpredictable. i am taking him in arms....
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- I just flew alone with my 6 month old and I know exactly how you feel! My suggestion is to take some small quiet toys to entertain him, a pacifier to help his ears an...
- I'm flying with my 5-month-old for the first time next week. I don't have any advice for you, but just wanted you to know I'm in the same boat. Good luck to you!
- I traveled 7 hours with my 5 1/2 month old that I had just adopted. I took powder formula that I mixed with warm water supplied to me by the flight attendent. I gave...
What Are the Best Seats on a Plane for Young Kids?
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on June 30, 2009
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I will be flying to Florida and I'm wondering what seats on the plane would be best for my family. My son will be 3 1/2 and in his own seat and my daughter will be on...
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- Take the two seats together, his next to the window, yours next to the aisle. That way he will be entertained during take off and landing, and he cannot escape and ru...
- HAH! The closer to the bathroom, the better! I was flying back from Denver this past winter with my son (16 months at the time) and he got "sick" all over me and himse...
- When we flew with our 3 1/2 yr old and 5 month old we were in the last row. Great for 'containment' and space, except that the line for the bathroom starts right by y...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I will be flying with my 10 month old son for the first time at the end of the month. Any ideas/suggestions to make it as easy as possible.
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- HI D., My daughter was around that age when I took her on a plane for the first time. Make sure to have some his favorite books and small toys to keep him occupied...
- Hi D., I have flown with my children at all different ages and sometimes by myself. Here are some of the things I have found to work: 1) If he is mobile, waiting...
- My 2 kids had their passports when they were 6 months old and away we went! The biggest thing I can tell you is to just NOT worry. The kids do far better than you dr...
Fear of Flying
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on September 9, 2009
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Hi Moms, I am hoping you can help me out on this one. I have a horrible fear of flying. It seems to stem from the giving up control aspect of flying more than anythi...
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- Contact the airlines, many still offer classes. Also take chamomile to help you stay calm, and tell your husband, I'll get there but on the flight your on your own wi...
- My neighbors found this website helpful. http://www.airsafe.com/issues/fear.htm
- I too am more afraid of flying recently than before, and my husband is terrified. I try to remind myself that it is safer than driving and try to put it in perspectiv...
Transatlantic Flight with a 5 Month Old, Help?!
Asked by D.L. from Stationed Overseas
on December 20, 2010
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I have a 5 month old son and we are going home to the States to visit in the upcoming months. I have a few questions:
Does he need to be eating during take off/landin...
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- Buy him a seat. That way he is in his car seat which will be more comfortable for him and YOU! I just went on a five hour flight with my 15 month old. We held her...
- For seating on the plane, www.seatguru.com Is GREAT to pick your plane seats... we have used it and even travel agents use it and the airlines. It is great. Ju...
- How I miss having a child I could nurse while flying. It was such a nice comfort, distraction and sleep aid. I'll be honest, there were moments that I had no qualms ...
14 Hour Flight with a 4 Year Old!
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on July 31, 2012
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Hi moms. Next week we are flying (this will be my daughters first time on an airplane). It's a 14 hour flight. We are planning on bringing her hand held game (with ...
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- If you can fly at night (as many hours of her bed time) would be a good thing. Otherwise, sounds like you are on track. I don't think any four year old can "stay sea...
- I would take some snacks like cereal bars, fruits etc. My kids dont like the meal served in the meal. I didnt know they allow backup batteries in the carry on. It ...
- Snacks Change of clothes and undies (just in case) Favorite stuffed animal/ blanket/ snuggly thing she sleeps with Comfy, but not slip-on, shoes Dollar Store card ...
Long Flight with a 10 Month Old.
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2008
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Hello wonderful Mommies. I am going on a vacation to Aruba next week with my husband and 10 month baby boy. YAY. My parents will be there too so this vacation could...
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- Never been on a flight with a baby that long before but Aruba sounds awesome! Have a wonderful time:)
- I am so jealous. My husband and I went to Aruba 2 years ago for our honeymoon. We fell in love with everything about Aruba. You are going to love it. As for travel...
- This is probably not a good site to mention that you are considering giving your baby Benadryl if he doesn't need it. the mom's on here can be a little judgmental and ...
Carseat Carriers & Fitting into Plane Seats
Asked by R. from Chicago
on July 4, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone has used the Britax Roundabout car seat on a transatlantic flight - does it fit in the airplane seat? When I looked at the specs, it sounds l...
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- I have a Roundabout and have taken it on airplanes several times. It definitely fits in the seat. I also have a bag with a shoulder strap for carrying the seat throu...
- I have the Britax Roundabout and have flown numerous times on almost every airline without any problems. Call the airline 800# that you'll be flying for additional de...
- We have this same car seat and have flown American, United and Air Jamica and it fits just fine. My husband just loosened the straps and put it on his back like a back...
Flying with an 14 Month Old
Asked by E.A. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2009
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We will be flying in July for the first time with our daughter she will be 14 months then. I'm very nervous, her father and I both suffer from horrible motion sickness...
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- I used to get motion sick too and even suffered from vertigo during a horrible head cold. I hated being groggy with the pills and needed to be able to function. My do...
- yikes! good luck. I haven't a clue about the motion sickness, talking to your dr. is a good idea. I thought this might help. They will let you take milk through securi...
- I would be more concerned about pressure changes. Little ones do not know how to pop their ears. It is best to have daughter awake...esp during descent, to drink bre...
Flying by Myself with My 2 Girls
Asked by H.L. from Chicago
on January 12, 2013
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Hi all! I am flying by myself with my 2 girls age 6 and 2. I haven't flown since my oldest was a baby and then I had my husband with us. I am a bit nervous about all t...
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- My kids do gum or suckers for take off and landing. I check the carseats, my kids no how to sit in a seat and be still, there is no running wild up and down the ais...
- no liquids can go through security --empty sippy cup is fine .. or buy something from the snack shop after securty. I would check the car seat for use when you get to...
- I know a Mom, with THREE young boys... who regularly, flew by herself with her boys, from my State to Europe to see her family. Now, the flight from Honolulu to her Eu...
