2006-07-12 04:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by jransmac 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Get a snugli carrier (it's like a back pack only the baby is infront of you) so your hands are free. Make sure you have a bottle for them to suck when the plane is taking off and landing, and expect them to cry - it relieves the pressure in their ears. The baby will probably sleep most of the flight, with the motion and your warmth and heartbeat to lull them to sleep.
Most important, if they do cry and fuss, don't let it make you frantic or stressed or guilty - just calmly comfort and entertain your baby.
I flew with my son twice when he was between 1 and 2 months old - it went very well.
2006-07-12 04:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Nitris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I flew tons of times with my daughter while she was very young, her first flight was when she was 12 weeks old!!!! She did AWESOME!!!! I breastfed so on the way up I fed her and on the decent I fed her too!!! It helped with the popping of the ears. So even if you bottle feed make 2 smaller bottles just so that she has something to suck, even a paicifier would do, unfortunately mine didn't suck a pacifier so i had to breastfeed. On the flight it self she slept most of the way and if she didnt she was pretty pleasent. I brought some books and some toys for her to play with. Remember she is a baby and babies do cry so if anyone looks at you wierd because she does get fussy, don't worry there is nothing you can do about it!!!
2006-07-12 04:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Aimee T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give your baby any drugs. What do u do with him/her at home. That's what you do on the plane. Play, feed, diaper, and love your baby. 4 mo olds are very easy to take care of. Ask for bulkhead seats, gives you more room. Much easier than taking a 2 yr old on a plane.
2006-07-12 04:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to bring colorful toys for stimulation and to keep em' busy. Also something to suck on like a pacifier because their ears have a tendency to pop because of high pressure up in the air.
2006-07-12 04:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by true_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BINKY!!!
Because of the cabin pressure, his ears will need to pop, as will yours. You (hopefully) already know how to do this for yourself, but he will need help. Give him a binky or have a bottle prepared (or if you breastfeed, have a blanket handy).
Beyond that, hope and pray that you get an aisle seat- in case you have to get up and walk with him.
Good luck- you'll need it!
2006-07-12 04:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about using Benadryl or something similar, if you are talking about keeping them relaxed.
Otherwise, hope they sleep and hope you have people with a lot of patience sitting near you.
2006-07-12 04:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by J G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby's that smalll usually sleep thru the flight.
2006-07-12 04:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ladyshy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stewards and stewardesses are used to babies on flight. They will advise you and accomodate you.
2006-07-12 04:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by kittylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to store them in the overhead compartment...
KIDDING!
seriously...I have no idea..
2006-07-12 04:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋