Traveling by Plane
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Flying
Asked by W.N. from Seattle
on March 22, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I am wondering about taking carseats on airplanes. My daughter is 20 months but we bought her a seat since we thought the flight would go better that...
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- I agree that it depends on your child. We took our carseat on one trip and it was the biggest pain trying to carry it through the airport, get through security and ge...
- I think the carseat is a lifesaver unless your daughter can sit still for long periods of time normally. A DVD player is also a huge help. We took our daughter on a ...
- We take ours on the plane. So far, we've been able to use them on the airplane, but if we couldn't, we would gate check it. Gate checking also cuts down on the bumping...
Help with First Time Flight
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on May 25, 2008
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My family is flying to Texas in a week and a half. I have a 2 1/2 year old son who has never been on a plane before. It is a relatively short flight but I am unsure of...
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- We do not put our daughter in her car seat on the plane any longer as most of the time when we fly we are on smaller planes and the seat doesnt fit in the plane seats....
- my son went on his first plane ride from ohio to florida to visit my in-laws when he was almost 3. we took along some *special* toys (hot wheels, etc) and a small sna...
- I think it just depends on your son. Given that he's had ear problems in the past, it's likely that he'll have some problems, but not guarenteed. I had frequent ear ...
Do All Carseats Fit in Airplane Seats?
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on September 22, 2008
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I am traveling coast-to-coast next month and am trying to decide what to do about the carseat on the airplane--I purchased a seat on the flight for my 1 year old. She...
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- Hi K., In the past, I've checked my carseat and let my son just sleep in the extra seat. I've done this since he was 4 mo. old. I just raise the arm rest between us a...
- I think they have to be forward facing on the airplane. I would contact the airline. I just bought an Alpha Omega Elite and it had a sticker on it that said it was air...
- Hi K.! First of all make sure that your seats are approved for airline travel. They will say on the seat. Second, child seats must go by the window seat - doesn't matt...
Flying on a Plane with a 20 Month Old
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on April 2, 2009
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Hi, We are taking our first airplane trip with our son, who will be 20 months old when we go. We did purchase his own seat, and will be taking his car seat on the pla...
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- My son loved pens that lit up & stencils in the shapes of automobiles. Then we could 'drive' the cars & stencil them, and the pen lights were super cool! Stickers al...
- Bring a portable DVD player on the plane and lots of snacks!!
- Last summer we flew to Disney/Florida with our daughter who just turned 2 a couple weeks prior to the trip. I found it helped to defiitely take the car seat on the pla...
First Time on Plane
Asked by C.W. from Tulsa
on March 4, 2009
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We're taking our vacation in July and will be flying. My kids have never flown so I don't know what to expect. What do I bring on the plane to keep them still and happ...
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- we have our daughter pack a small rooling carry on the can go under her seat. this helps with the "I don't want to carry my back pack any more. Also pack empty sippy...
- C., Take your carseats on the plane, pack toys and snacks. Also pack a change of clothes for everyone in case they lose your luggage. We went to Michigan in 2003 and t...
- Any new toys you can bring will be great to keep your kids occupied. I would bring quiet toys for my son and he would play with those or look out the window. Also, if ...
Traveling Internationally 12Hr. Flight
Asked by M.N. from San Francisco
on September 24, 2008
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My son and I will be flying overseas to visit his grandparents in November (he will be 7 months by then). It is a 12 hour international flight and I will be flying alo...
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- Hi M. - First, you will be fine! I have traveled from CA to France with my son when he was 6 months and again at 1 year. First, let the airline know that you a...
- I flew alone with my four month old and it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. She was a bit younger nad not wanting to move around much, but I still learned a couple...
- Hi, M., I brought both my daughters home from China when they were babies. Here's just a few tips to help. The stewardess's will help hold him while you go to the b...
Plane Flight W/ Toddler, Infant...car Seats, Strollers, Etc.
Asked by S.N. from Portland
on November 28, 2010
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Hi,
I am going to be flying in about a week with my mother and my 22 month toddler and 7 week old infant. My toddler will have her own seat. We are staying with f...
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- Not sure if any one mentioned a go go babiez . You hook the toddler car seat on it and can wheel the child around the air port. It is great! You should buckle your ...
- Do NOT check the car seats! They are not treated correctly, they hav bags and other luggage thrown on them and they get shifted during flight, they WILL be damaged eve...
- yes.. you can check the double or single stroller as you board the plane.. you may want to invest in either 2 single umbrellas strollers or a double umbrella stroller,...
Flying with 2 Small Children
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on July 20, 2008
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Hi Everyone - my husband and I will be flying with our 2 active boys, ages 2 and 6 for the first time. On the way out we are flying in the morning (9am) and on the wa...
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- I did this 2 weeks ago. My husband was with us when we flew out to our vacation, but he had to return before we did. On the way there, my boys (4 and 2) had so much ...
- Just did this with a 22 month old and a 4 year old, unfortuately without my husband's help! I stocked up on snacks we don't usually buy (fruit snacks, yogos, etc), bro...
- Create back-packs for both of them. Sticker books are perfect for flyer. Plenty of snacks too. If you have plenty of things for them to do it will keep them occupied...
Buying a Plane Ticket for an Infant
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on October 10, 2010
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We will be flying to Oregon for Christmas, about a four hour flight for us. Should we buy our 5 month old a plane ticket? My husband does not want to spend the $500 ...
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- I am having the same debate with myself. We are flying for Christmas and our daughter will be 10 months when we go. We didn't by a ticket but I am feeling like we sh...
- I agree with EM. That's what we did, we booked a window and an aisle. On our flight out to Cali no one sat there, on our way back someone did, but we asked her if sh...
- We never bought our daughter a seat. We travelled a lot with my husband for work. I have pumped at airports in thier family room (yes many people knocked but oh well...
Airplane Travel and Pregnancy
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on October 21, 2010
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Does anyone know the rules about travelling on an airplane while you are pregnant? I'm due in early February, but am planning to travel back to Texas for Thanksgiving...
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- If you feel okay enough to fly then fly but after 32 weeks i wouldnt suggest you to fly.. cuz sometimes that far along could cause you to go into labor early and could...
- First check with the airline. Most airlines are 35 weeks or less. (You are in the clear then being due February. Most OB/Gyn or Midwives are between 32 & 35 weeks dep...
- You shouldn't have any problems (as long as you have had a good pregnancy so far). I flew when I was almost 8 months pregnant with no problems at all! Enjoy your family!
