can anyone give me tips on traveling with a 3monthold? (flying)?

Question

is it better to fly at night?in the morning?full flights or less crowded?
whats the best things to pack in diaper bag?are [passengers gonna resent me for bringing a fussy baby?

Answer 1

Fly overnight if it's a long flight (over 8 hours). On a long flight, you can get baby to sleep, and you can sleep. On a short flight, though, you'll just lose a night's sleep between getting on and off planes. The less crowded the better; you may have an empty seat next to you to put down all your stuff (that you can't hold on your lap because you have baby). And you may get more help from the flight attendants because they won't be running to other passengers as much.

I would definitely suggest bringing a baby sling. You can keep baby safe *and* take a nap, and nurse her/him as needed, too. Then all the other stuff you'll need for the flight *plus* at least 24 hours more. If your luggage gets misplaces, you won't be running around trying to replace everything as soon as you land. Assume the worst. If your baby never spits up more than twice a day, bring along 4-5 changes of clothes!

Be sure to nurse during take-off and landing. It will keep babies ears from hurting. My daughter--who was 3 months old the first time we flew--refused to nurse on the way up at first. She started crying from pain, nursed, and was fine. And during the descent (and on the return flight), she knew better!!

As to the other passengers, there is no way to be sure. Some airlines are more baby-friendly, and you'll probably get fewer hassles from passengers on one of these (because people who don't want to be around babies *don't* choose those airlines and because the staff will be more willing to help and stop the complainers). But at 3 months old, most babies are good travelers.

Answer 2

I flew with a 1 month old and again when he was 5 and 1/2 months. I would recommend flying at night. Less crowded are nice too. Some airlines won't charge if you carry your baby on board and have them as a lap infant. If the flight isn't crowded they will even let you bring the car seat onto the plane and put them in the seat next to you.

To bring with you, a toy or two. Plenty of Diapers/wipes. And a change of clothes or 2. Walmart carries these dishes that are split into 3 different compartments and you can put a serving of formula in each. Depending on how long the flights are, you should bring up to 2 of these to make sure you have enough formula to help get them through the trip.

Big Tip: Make sure that the little one has something to suck on (either a bottle or a pacifier) for them during take off and landing. It helps with their ears and they will be less fussy.

Hopefully this helps!! Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

My kids are so used to flying its rediculous. My family lives in AZ while I live in TN so we started flying with my oldest daughter at 6 weeks then with my second daughter she was 10 days old. Just make sure they are sucking (either nursing or bottle, or binkie) during take off and landing so thier ears and pop and adjust. Make sure you have plenty diapers and wipes (you never know if they will loose your bags or something and you are stuck with a small baby with no anything with you) and even an extra change of clothes (I have been pooped on and had blow-outs on me more than once so that I would highly recommend). I dont think anyone will mind on the plane. I just flew with my 2 girls and one of thier little 3 year old friends (so I had 2 three year old girls and my 2 year old and 7 months pregnant) and I was suprised how much people were offering to help me. As far as the best time, look for one that she will probably be napping during and the less crowded flights are better but I have done it either way and its not bad if you cant find one.
Good Luck, hope at least some of this helps! And dont forget to have fun!

Answer 4

You have the right to travel with your child, who cares if others are bothered by it!
I think travelling at night is probably ideal as your child is programmed to sleep during that time. It's so much easier when your baby sleeps through the flight.
If you aren't breastfeeding, I recommend bringing pre-mixed formula that comes in a can, that way, it's easy to feed the baby.
I want to warn you that it's very hard to change your baby's diaper in a plane (no change table obviously) so bring everything you need to make diaper changing easier in the plane. Change the baby's diaper right before the flight in the airport.
As for things you can pack, bring colourful books that the baby can look at and any toys that will keep the baby busy.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine!

Answer 5

Best time to fly and have plane pretty empty is midweek early in the morning or late at night.

keep baby sucking on something....either bottle or pacifier during takeoff and descention because the pressure can hurt their ears.

normal things you would pack in your diaper bag for a trip out to the mall or something would be good for the flight....since your baby is 3 months old, however, not a whole lot will keep him/her occupied since they don't have much of a personality at that age.

don't worry about the other passengers....when are you going to see them again? You have to do what you have to do.

Answer 6

Nurse during take off and landing. Make up ziplock bags with everything you need for a diaper change. In each bag put 2 diapers, travel pack of wipes, change of clothes and a blanket or changing pad. That way, you can grab your chaging bag and baby and it will be easier than getting your diaper bag from the overhead etc. I just tucked mine in the magazine holder. Safe trip!!

Answer 7

well maybe im just lucky, but when i traveled with my daughter at that age she slept almost the entire flight. your best bet would be to try to get a less full flight so that hopefully you could get a row to yourself, or if not, get an isle seat, because can you imagine being crammed in the middle of two people holding a baby, no fun. as for what to bring, just brink lots of formula if you bottle feed, a pacifier, if your baby uses one, and maybe a book or something for the baby to look at if he/she is awake. if you have a fussy baby, of course there are going to be the jerks that get all irritated, but ignore them. most people will be understanding.

Answer 8

i took my son on a plane when he was 6 weeks old and 4 months old...the flight was only 3 1/2 hours long and he slept just about the whole time....my advice is to make sure the baby has something to suck on as you take off until the plane is as high as its going to go...a bottle or pacifier is fine...just something to keep your babys ears popping bc if not it will cause alot of pressure in his head and make him really fussy.....make sure you have diapers and wipes (of course) and extra outfit or two (my baby messed his outfit on the plane) maybe a toy or something he can chew on or play with while he's awake....and i recommend sitting in the back by the bathrooms...this way if baby gets too fussy you can just take him in the bathroom...and its easier when its time to get off the plane so you dont block everyone...you got the whole back of the plane to your self while you pack everything

Answer 9

Honestly, a baby that small will most likely sleep the whole time. The sound of the engine puts them to sleep. At least this was the case with my kids. I would just make sure that they nurse/bottle feed during takeoff and decent, as it will keep their ears from hurting. I think most people feel sorry for a baby that small and won't get annoyed if it cries. Good Luck!

Answer 10

1) arrange to have the baby's feeding time 10 minutes after
the plane takes off. give the bottle to the attendant
as you get on the plane she will warm it for you.
2) change diaper just bfeore getting on the plane

a full tummy,dry bottom and those engines should keep your baby in dream land for 2-4 hours, better you have the baby in his/her own seat so that when you must move you will not wake him/her up.