Should I take her car seat to put her in on the plane or just buckle her into the seat? Good ideas for quiet toys to keep her occupied?
2006-12-09 01:48:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Call the airline and/or go to their website; they'll have better information there.
2006-12-09 03:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Joshua Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A car seat isn't necessary. Bring a Doodle Pro so she can "draw" and magically erase. It's fun for them. Wal-Mart carries a little one for under a dollar. Also bring a snack for her. I don't know how long the flight is, but hopefully they will show a cartoon on the plane. I had to travel with a toddler a couple of years ago. It was a nightmare. We had a 10 hour flight. I hope your flight isn't that long. Fat crayons or washable markers and a coloring book will work for a little while. Kids Looove markers. I know she's only two, but if you get her some safety scissors she will have a great time learning how to use them. Just don't let her actually cut pieces out of paper. Try to just let her make straight cuts on the edges of the paper. That way there isn't any mess to keep track of. They love to push buttons so if you have access to one of those little video games that usually come from a McDonald's Happy Meal that would be a good thing to borrow from an older kid. Good luck.
2006-12-09 02:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst part will be take off and landing with her ears to get around this give her something to chew, if you think she's old enough try Mentos type lollies worked for my kids. Also take her bottle if she has one. A couple of new toys that you can produce after you take off when she gets figity are better than her favourites. A colouring book (one is usually supplied by the plane company but a colouring pack is cheap and easy) let her have a set of earphones and show her how to tune in...and her seatbelt is better than her car seat, if you are worried you can nurse her and use an extender belt.
2006-12-09 02:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the airline to see if they allow car seats on the plane. If you feel more comfortable doing this, then do it. Try bringing books or an activity book that are age appropriate. If she has a favorite stuffed animal or other small toy, bring it with you. If you can, bring some kind of small snacks that can be packed with you in your purse or carry on. Things like cheerios, fruit snacks, ect. work great. If you do have some kind of toys that make some noise, if they have a volume on/off button, bring them with but just make sure the volume is off or turned way down.
2006-12-09 01:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the car seat. I know it's a pain, but it's much safer.
As for toys, I would suggest having some old favorites as well as some new surprises that you can bring out when she's bored or cranky.
A few ideas:
*Crayons and paper
*Playdough
*Small plastic animals
*Books
*A portable CD player with her favorite lullabies or quiet songs
*Her favorite teddy bear or doll
2006-12-09 02:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they make sleeping pills for 2 year olds? That or if you can find someone to put her in cryo stasis....
The main thing is make sure she does't cry,... just don't do whatever it is that makes her do that,.. for the sake and sanity of the other passengers
she won't need a car seat in the plane,. just buckle her in,.. not to try and sound too sadistic here,.. but what good is a seatbelt if the plane crashes?
as far as toys,.. what does she like to do/ play with,.. you would know best,.... right?
2006-12-09 01:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Z 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will be much more comfortable in a carseat if the air gets turbulent. You did not mention how long the flight is ..but crayons are always fun, paper dolls, anything new will keep her distracted, take snacks too...I am not one for occupying children with food but in this case it can be a great distraction!! Talk to her doctor about anti-nausea meds..take-off and landing are prime time for kids to get sick. If you give her some motrin about 30 minutes before take off it can also help with ear pain, little kids are alot more sensitive to it than we are. I hate to say this also..if she will suck on a bottle that will also help with pressure pain. By the way the carseat will be easier for her to fall asleep in too
2006-12-09 02:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by MELONIE T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋