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Tubes/adenoid Surgery and Flying
Read all 9 responses: "My 4 year old daughter needs to have tubes put in again and her adenoids taken out. We have already purchased tickets to fly back to ...
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- Hi V., My son was 2 yrs old when he had his tubes put in. The ENT Doc said that it's a routine surgery and my son would e able to fly the next day after the surgery...
- My son had the same surgery at 3 years old and was up and running by that afternoon. His throat was a little tender but really nothing to stop him and he is quite the ...
- None of my kids have actually had the surgery, but I'm sure your daughter will be okay. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you.
Advice on Flying with a Newborn
Read all 31 responses: "My 3 week old son and I are headed to visit my family for the first time. We have a direct flight (to make it easier).
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- At 3 weeks old, you are lucky. It's really not that bad. My son flew several times before 6 months old and these are actually the best. I have a few suggestions for...
- This is what worked for me. #1. You can gate check your stroller, that means that you can walk it ALL the way down to the door of the plane, then they will take it an...
- I have traveled with my daughter so many times, and each time I learn something new. First I don't pack enough diapers for the whole time I am there. I only pack enoug...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Read all 32 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Flying with a One Year Old
Read all 12 responses: "We will be flying soon and i am looking for suggestion on how to entertain my son on the flight and what to do for his ears during ...
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- Don't forget a change of clothes for him and maybe for you if you can fit it. You never know what will spill. I like to put some toys away before the trip (or buy so...
- Hey there T.! I fly out to California with my 3 year old and 10 month old quite a bit. I always bring a little carry-on back pack (the one's that have weels so he ca...
- Sippy cup and a lolly pop for take off and landing. As for entertainment that is challenging, but colors, books, blank paper and any favorite toys you can think of, li...
Suggestions Needed for Flying with a 9 Month Old.
Read all 26 responses: "Coming up in the near future I am taking a 3 1/2 hour plane trip with my 9 month old son. I am alittle uneasy about it.
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- Hi - I recently took my son (when he was 9 months) on a 3 hour flight and it went a lot better than I thought it would. The airlines were really great at check in and...
- Be sure he sucks & swallows on the way up & down so his ears don't hurt. Bring lots of snacks, books, toys...
- I agree with the nursing or bottle feeding/pasi on takeoff and landing. Also, I found that if I booked the flights when he would normally sleep (early am) that he woul...
3 Year Old Flying with Cold--Ideas to Help Ears
Sep 30, 2009 ... Read all 12 responses: "Hi! My three year old and I are going on a cross-country plane ride. She has a cold and I am worried about her ...
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- There are ear plugs called "Ear planes" which help with ear pressure. Put them in for take off and 1/2 and hour before landing. I have used them with my 3 year old si...
- Get s good sippy cup and her favorite stuff to drink - can't underestimate the drinking/swallowing on descent. If you can nurse, do it!
- Last time I flew, I tried a type of earplug designed to help relieve pressure while flying - a plug "stem" with a series of soft rubber circles attached. I was surpris...
Fear of Flying
Read all 12 responses: "Hi Moms! I am planning a trip out to Ohio (where my family lives) in May and am already having anxiety about the flight.
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- I too have a fear of flying but here is what works for me. When I get on the plane I say, "Father, I am in your hands. If you want me to live I will and if you want ...
- Hi A., I felt like I was reading a posting that I could have written. I too am deathly afraid of flying. I have come to understand that for me it is a control issue...
- I was in the same boat for a long time. I did some EMDR work for other fears in my life and somehow it helped for flying with out trying. I have went two places sinc...
Flying Question
Read all 6 responses: "Hi all, We are flying from MN to AZ this summer to visit our in-laws. What type of identification will we need for our 2 year old?
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- The scaring thing is that your child needs no id! We've never had an issue and have flown multiple times with our child, either as a family or just by myself. The...
- You don't sit in a car seat on the plane. Most carseats are not made to work property with airplane seats. He just sits in the seat, or in your lap depending on his ...
- Call the airline(s) you are flying with for both questions. I would call now, and then again shortly before departure, to see if any regulations have changed. The F...
Flying While Pregnant
Read all 19 responses: "My husband and I are conseidering starting a family. We have two trips scheduled next year. How late in a pregnancy do most doctors ...
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- Hello R., I am a labor and delivery nurse and the docs usually don't recommend flying after 36 weeks. The main issue isn't that it is harmful to your baby but the ai...
- I flew twice while pregnant and doctors vary in how late they will let you fly. Usually not in the final month at the very least. Also check with the airline because s...
- R., Buy travel insurance (be sure to look at the reasons they'll let you cancel a trip before you buy) and go for it (the trip and starting a family ;0). C.
Flying with 13 Mo
Read all 14 responses: "We are flying from dallas to NY for thanksgiving. She will sit in our lap. I need advice on the best way to deal with flying with a ...
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- We've travelled a lot with our son - now 14 months - as a lap child. Bring ID for your baby. Our son loves food and books, so we packed tons of snacks, favorite stuffe...
- I've done this 3 times with my daughter, who is 2 now. Once we had to sit in the plane on the runway for 2 hours. From that experience my first advice is to take ple...
- All I can remember is to bring lots of fun things to distract her with. May want to bring something for her to suck on during takeoff and landing like a bottle of jui...
