We have to switch planes, any suggestions on how to prepare them.. I thought about coloring pix of planes but I just don't know... they are 6, 3 and 1... Thank you
2006-12-23 09:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by kl7hiw 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
My Gosh!! Good luck!! First of all, if your children can hold a back pack please equip them with a back pack. Make sure they have all their "necessities" in them. Make sure that the backpacks don't have any GELLY pens or anything with liquid in them. You don't want to cause a scene at the security check point over glue, a gel pen, or a toy with liquid stuff in it. Crayons, plenty of paper, favorite stuffed toy, and solid food (goldfish) are in the backpack. Wipes are good too. Make sure you have the stroller with you and make sure you check it in at the gate. You can organize better with the basket under the stroller. Plus, make sure you have a gallon zip lock bag with all your tickets and travel plans. Some carriers may ask for birth certificates..keep them handy or copies. They are great. At every stop (if you are changing planes) make sure your kids have EVERTYHING that they bring on...passengers are responsible for items left in the cabin of the aircraft. The aircrafts are cleaned very throughly and quickly--make sure you get the items before the airlines get them. Make sure you carry ONE full change of clothes for each child (weather appropriate--they can carry that in their backpack too). Underwear is important!! If you get stuck or you take a bump.....make sure you have everything you need. Luggage isnt easy to get out from the sterile enviroment once you check in your bags. Many mistakes I see parents doing when traveling with small groups of small kids is to buy them EVERYTHING at one stop or before the actual trip begins. have a cell phone or calling cards...DON'T RELY ON THE AIRLINES to "take care of you"!! And bring your cell phone charger....nothing is worse than having a dead cell phone. Also, be calm and open while traveling. If your kids see you having a good time and not stressed out your kids will see you happy and they will behave and have a good time too. Remind them that they need to stay together and be "troopers" and not to go anywhere without YOU!! I would make it like a scavenger hunt....You know, "Lets find this gate" or "Lets find this destination" Or, can anyone locate a bathroom!! You get the idea. Do NOT STRESS. I work for an airline and see many parents stress and their kids think its OK to act like that in public. There is nothing wrong with ASKING!! Please stop and ask where things are--don't be one of those silent passengers!! Ask for HELP or when you initially check in ask the ticket agent if someone can help you to the gate (or have husband or significant other with you to go to the gate)--ANYTHING is BETTER THAN NOTHING!!
ENJOY!!
2006-12-23 10:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by pueo882002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, first of all, that sounds like a challenge. Small children tend to have more so painful ears during take off and landing, so give them something to chew. A pacifier for the little baby would be good to prevent ear aches. The flight attendants will usually give them things to do and most airlines have a children's cartoon channel and songs to checkout. The airline I worked for would give them activity books.
For the baby you can request for a baby cod, but you need to inform the airline before you flight, so they'll have them on board for you.
I've added some links for you to check out, I like the first one, because it has some great ideas for preparing your kids.
Good luck, and have a good journey.
2006-12-23 18:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May God help you!!! Get a DVD player and ring movies and extra batteries!!! Also bring a lot of dypers! I did it with two and I will never do it again until they are old enough to dry themselves.
2006-12-23 20:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dport 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coloring is good, small toys that you can hide in your purse to present to the kids one at a time, at much needed moments. maybe some snacks too!
2006-12-23 18:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust me it is easy usually what keeps my 8 year old sister happy is coloring and listening to music so if they have coloring books and CD players just take them with you
2006-12-23 18:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could let them fall asleep it will be good for they good luck
2006-12-23 18:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
food will do the trick
2006-12-23 20:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by todd s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋