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Baby on a Plane
For us, home rules do not necessarily apply on the plane. Whatever keeps them occupied and happy is allowed for the flight! ...
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- Hi L., Our family went on a 4 hour plane trip last year when my youngest was one and our pediatrition suggested Benadryl. We were worried that it might make her hyp...
- I took my 8 month old on a plane for an 8+ hour flight to Hawaii, (along with my other 5 children....you should have seen the look on the faces when we walked on...lol...
- HI L., I just got back to Pennsylvania from Florida with my 11 month old. I kept her OFF her normal schedule. Basically, I had her tired and hungry for the plane ri...
Carseat on Airplane?
My 2.5 is pretty wild and I know if he is only in the the airplane seat, it will be a miserable flight. Not to mention, it's not as safe or comfortable. ...
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- K., car seat for sure!!!! i fly all the time with my kids 3 years and 6 months. one in the car seat (older one) and one on my lap :) i know, crazy right! but it's so ...
- I took my daughter from AZ to NC when she was about(+-)15 months old. I put her carseat through the checked luggage and pushed her on the (little umbrella)stroller thr...
- I guess it all depends on whether or not you feel like lugging the car seat through the airport during your layover. If you decide to bring it, you should get some me...
Our First Trip with Baby on a Plane
I was so nervous about being that "crying baby on the plane". Luckily- my daughter (8 mos) was perfect for both flights. We brought her car seat and ...
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- I'm in sales and I travel all the time. I am also a single mom so I take my son & my granny nanny (my mom) with. My son had taken 18 flights by his second birthday. He...
- We just got back from a FL to visit my in-laws (they're snowbirds) and I couldn't even sleep the night before the trip. I was so nervous about being that "crying baby ...
- definately your convertable car seat, i bought a few new books, snacks, change of clothes, new top for you just in case, i attatched some toys to his car seat straps w...
Airplane Tips for a 9 Month Old
Airplane Tips for a 9 Month Old. I am taking my son to Italy and he'll be 9 months old when we go. I'd appreciate tips for the flights there and back and ...
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- Hi; We just came back from St. Maarten. My pediatrician had me give her liq benadryl 12.5 mg the night before and the morning of the trip (it dries up secretions and...
- Hi R., First I wish you a good flight. I fly oversees with my son since he is 6 months old. So far he made 5 flights and he is going to be two next month. My experi...
- Sounds like you already received some great advice. I would just add to put all your liquid stuff in a gallon ziploc back to make the screening process easier includi...
How Can I Entertain My Toddler on an International Flight?
What on earth can I do to keep her occupied sitting on a plane all day long? ..... Suggestions for Airplane Travel with 20 Month Old Twins on First Flight ...
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- Yes you can bring snacks your child likes but as far as drinks be sure to check the TSA site to see it you can bring juice boxes, etc. Airlines usually have a good var...
- Get a few cheap items (stickers, mini notebook, my little pony, box of crayons, a book, a box of character band-aids, a special snack (lollipop), etc) and wrap them up...
- Three words: Portable DVD player. Can't say it enough. Get Cinderella, other non-scary videos and an extra charged battery pack. I'd also get her a small prize like a ...
Suggestions for Entertaining 17 Month-old During Flight
Our DVD player is my best friend on flights. We aren't a big tv kind of family but I put no limits on watching on the plane. Borrow one if you dont have one ...
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- Our DVD player is my best friend on flights. We aren't a big tv kind of family but I put no limits on watching on the plane. Borrow one if you dont have one. It will...
- Playdoh is great and picks up fairly easily. They have a small playdoh pack with those tiny containers...and don't worry if they mix the colors...who cares, it's enter...
- Speaking as a fellow passenger, do not bring any toys with annoying noises! Have something that will make him swallow during take off to help with air pressure change...
Activities for 13 Month Old on Plane
Also, a couple of our flights I scheduled late in the evening during baby's bedtime so after her feeding she went right to bed in the carseat (airplane ...
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- Edible playdoe saved us. Bring saran wrap and cover the tray and then let them go at it. Bring plastic knives for them to play with themselves and then bring the oth...
- Lollipops are fabulous for ears and entertainment. Keep all kinds of little goodies. New board books, the color magic markers that only color on the color magic colo...
- Nursing during takeoff and landing or giving them a drink always helped my daughter on the plane. If your toddler uses a pacifier, the sucking motion should help pop ...
Insane in the Plane - 11 Month Old Air Travel Advice
I have done a lot of traveling via airplane with my son. He was 3 weeks old on our first flight together. He is 4 now and we just returned from a trip in ...
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- Hi There! My husband and I took our kiddo on his first flight when he too was 11 months old. We flew from Oregon to South Texas and believe me, at that age, I don't th...
- I would invest in the DVD player. We traveled with my daughter at 18 months and the DVD player saved the trip. You could also buy a couple of DVD's that he hasn't se...
- Portable DVD player is a grate idea, Baby Einstain DVD's can capture his atenttion for a while and help him to fall asleep and I don't think headphones are necesari si...
Seeking Advice for Long Plane Rides with an Active Toddler
I'm starting to get very stressed out just thinking about the plane ride. We have a red-eye flight for 5 1/2 hours and then another flight that is 6 1/2 ...
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- I just did a similar trip only mine was from alaska to cali which the total trip was 7 1/2 hours. I went to the dollar store with my 26 month old and let her pick out ...
- Last June we took our 5 year old twins with autism and our 3 year old daughter on their fist plane ride from Oregon to South Dakota. While our trip was not as long as ...
- Books, lots of books. Also let her sit next to the window. When it is clear enough to see things this will occupy them. I also kept "treats" in their backback to dis...
Seeking Tips on Overseas Plane Travel with a 1 Year Old
We actually went out and bought one for one of our first flights over with two kids only to be told on the plane that they don't allow them (something about ...
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- Hi, When my daugther and I took a trip to Costa Rica my doctor said that Benadryl would help her sleep without overdosing her with meds. It really worked. I would...
- First off screw everyone else on the plane!! You are with a baby!! That being said...I flew when my daughter was one and I gave her a little benadryl (dr said it was ...
- A couple of new toys to present during the trip is a great idea. I know many people that have done this and it's been a saving grace.
