We are leaving on Thursday on a flight with a connection to Texas from Miami. My 18 month old is now getting very anxy, and loves running around, and I am not sure what I can take or do to have the best behavior from him on these flights. Also, has anyone traveled lately, any restrictions on what I can take for my baby? Is it ok to take a couple jarred foods and some juice for him? Thanks for all your help.
2007-01-08 03:31:57 · 7 answers · asked by joy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Take some light snacks, but nothing that has a lot of sugar of course. My toddler responded well to that and coloring. Some people may object, but another option is to give 1/2 teaspoon of Benedryl. It tends to make the toddler sleepy, but can also help with the pressure balancing since they may not understand the concept of how to "clear" their ears as you ascend and descend.
2007-01-08 03:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Shutterbug 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can only take 3 oz containers through security and there are usually places inside the terminal to buy milk/juice for the plane. My 19 month old is the same way and it really is a crap shoot every time we fly(which is about every other month). I suggest letting him walk around as much as possible before and during your layover. Also, pack some NEW toys that he's never seen and bring them out one at a time. Pack a lot of snacks too. If you have a portable DVD player or video ipod, that really is the best way to kill some time on a plane. Just remember, if your kid starts putting up a battle for some reason, you can always take them to the restroom to "change the diaper" and that changes their environment for a bit. Also remember that most everyone on the plane has kids or grand kids so most are very understanding with a fussy baby....the flight attendants are also very helpful if you are struggling. Oh, and be sure to have a pacifier or juice/milk during take-off and landing for the ears. Good luck!
2007-01-08 03:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by emrobs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are able to view the latest in what you are able to bring with you by visiting the TSA's website. www.tsa.gov. If you search for traveling with children, they give complete information.
If the child is a non-revenue lap child you may want to bring his birth certificate. The airline may ask you for it to verify his eligibility to fly free.
Even though you would pay more for his seat, it may be worth it. Some kids feel more secure traveling in their own car seat that is familiar to them.
Rolling luggage, fan of mom's everywhere. Bring a stroller or if he can still fit in a baby bjorn type carrier, bring that. Ask the airline if you can gate check your stroller. That way it is available to you from planeside.
Ask about your gate information in advance if possible. Airlines can make the information public during web checkin. Then you can also check the terminal information from home. This way you have a game plan. The more you take the unknown out of situations the more confident you are likely to feel.
Pack your diaper bag like you would for church...favorite snacks, small toys, books and games, bring some baby pain reliever. Sometimes take off and landings can be hard on little ears.
2007-01-08 04:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Marjery B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take liquids, baby food, but put the containers in a Ziploc so that the screeners can see it easily - let his stuff be your only carry ones. If possible, buy him a seat and put his car seat in it (it is worth both the $ and the hassle). Then you can entertain him with books, maybe crayons. Let him run around before and between flights to wear off some of that energy. Ask the airline people to let you and him board last (hopefully a spouse can install the car seat), so that he spends as little time waiting for takeoff as possible. Hope for mild turbulence, b/c that makes both of mine go to sleep. And most of all, hold off fluids for at least an hour before takeoff. As the plane starts to taxi, give him a sippy cup - if he is drinking as the plane gains altitude, the swallowing will help his ears adjust to the changes in pressure. Good luck, and I hope there is a glass of wine waiting on you on in TX!
2007-01-08 06:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by cnIV 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your 18 month old can already run?? Wow, now thats a super baby.
Most planes will already accommodate for toddlers, you will more than likely not be allowed to take jarred food onboard (because of the glass), but juice should be perfectly alright. Nothing with large sugar content. Bring him something to play with, like a toy or his favourite teddy.
2007-01-08 03:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Malkovich Kitten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor told me to give my children benadryl before the flight. I know it sounds kind of wrong, but they slept the entire 4 hour flight and it was very nice. Doctor told me that it was perfectly safe to do occasionally.
2007-01-08 03:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't forget your stroller! they don't count it against your luggage number, you will leave it at the door of the plane, you'll need it for the layover. also don't forget you get to pre-board since you have your baby with you. take some books, crayons and coloring book maybe.....or something quite for him to play with.
2007-01-08 04:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by 26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋