My 7 month old is preparing to fly to his uncles wedding in Key west. So we'll be on a puddle jumper too. I'd love to know any tricks on getting an extra seat or any savvy advice. I've heard about benedryl and would prefer not to use it. Any other must knows
2007-01-09 13:51:53 · 8 answers · asked by max's mamma 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Pack a very light carry on! A few diapers, wipes, bottle (if s/he uses one), change of shirt for you (I needed one), and a few simple toys. Take a soft colorful book, a favorite small stuffed toy and a rattle (the other passengers will get over it). I flew with my daughter when she was four months. I made the mistake of taking too much with me in the carry on, it's hard to juggle a carry on and a baby. I needed a new shirt when the diaper leaked all over me, I was lucky I had bought one at the airport I left from. Use a front carrier instead of getting another seat. If you're on a long flight you can get him/her out of it and let 'em wiggle. Short flights just leave 'em in it, it will save time and hassle. Be sure to be on time, you can be boarded after the handicapped. Makes it easier to get situated in your seat before the other passengers crowd and push through. No matter how nice the stranger next to you seems, they probably wont want to talk to you because you brought the baby on a plane. If your baby has a pacifier, BRING it! It will help while taking off and landing to equalize baby's little ears. Good luck and enjoy the wedding!
2007-01-09 14:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jnine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I flew with my baby when she was 6 weeks old. Suprisingly she slept most of the way to SC. She was up the last hour and I just kept her entertained. I'm the type of Mom that doesn't want to annoy anyone with my babies cry. It seems like that's what you want to make sure doesn't happen. I didn't give any meds and I guess its up to you if that's what you need to knock your baby out lol. (Put her to sleep) On the way back when my baby was almost 3 months, she stayed up the entire time. It took a lot of work. Bring his or her favorite toy. Bring an extra bottle because that my help sooth the baby. Don't worry about a schedule that day. About getting an extra seat... I took my carseat and stroller. You check them in at the counter before the gate. Ask if they have any extra seats available for your baby. I got them both ways and I couldn't get a straight flight. They are really helpful. You can be one of the first to load the plane. I flew with Delta and they were so great.
2007-01-09 14:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your little one is either nursing or sucking on a paci while taking off and landing.....it'll help equilize the pressure in his little ears and prevent a scene of screaming baby in plane. If he wont take his paci during those times a little bit of sugar on his paci will distract him and keep him busy with it. It doesnt hurt for once in a while. Also, a dose of tylenol before the flight will help in case his ears dont pop.
Your gate attendant is your best friend...check in early and ask if there are open seats on the flight and youre more likely to get a seat for the little one....remember to bring your carseat which can be checked at the gate along with your stroller otherwise an extra seat wont do you any good. Your stroller and car seat do not count against your carry on allowance. Check TSA.gov for rules on what you can bring. Medications and formula are allowed but there are restrictions on how much medication you may bring. Last time I flew one airport was fine with my icepack in diaper bag to keep bottles cool, the other was not so also check in with the airline.
2007-01-09 14:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To help with the pressure change nurse him or give him a bottle during take off. My son was 5 mo when he flew, and he was wonderful, slept the whole time!! Bring an umbrella stoller for airport, don't bring your good one because you don't want to take the chance of it getting ruined. (unless you really want to buy a new one). When you check in ask the customer service agent if there are in available seats, and if so you can bring the car seat through security if you want, but also realize by the time you board the plane the seat may be taken.
2007-01-09 13:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by melashell 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have a yummy bottle of juice. This helps with the pressure change.
DON"T feed baby less than 2 hours before flight. Feed IN flight if anything. Having a separate seat is essential. You can have her lap sit, but that's not comfortable for her or you.
Have some NEW toys, somthing she hasn't seen before, it will captivate her for a good while. You know the usual, extra set of clothes, burp cloths...make sure her straps are not on too tight. Also be sure what she is wearing is comfortable.
I have flown with my sons a few times, and thank God above they were perfect angels. I wouldn't know what I would do if they were brats. May I add I HATE screaming babies on planes (I don't say anything of course, cause the parents have no control over this type of thing...but OMG I hate it when there's a screaming brat on my flight)
2007-01-09 14:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is something rong with society today when people are so adept at drugging their children to override the most minor discomfert. Seriously. Benedryl, tylenol, what next. My baby is four months old..she was recently on a plane twice over xmas. On the way to our destination I gave her her soother and rocked her to sleep. She did not even bat an eye and taking off or landing. On the way home she did not even have a soother and fell esleep on the landing and did very well with my cuddles and consoling on take off. SHe was very well at it and it was amusing to see everyone elses babies crying (mean I know) because she was an angel. TOugh it out and just give her somethign to suck on. that is suppose to help.
2007-01-10 15:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How previous is your toddler? Feed at take-off because of the fact the swallowing facilitates the popping ears. e book a bassinet with your airline. common maximum weight is 10 pounds. Have sufficient sparkling bottles full of sterile water. purely upload formulation powder as you bypass. Ask the employees to reheat them for some seconds. lavatories will bypass disgusting after a pair of hours notwithstanding it is not infants faults... The changing table is amazingly tiny! I used to take a pair of hand towels and plastic bags to maintain the moist ones in so toddler ought to get a competent wipe off yet then we frequently do the 23 hours-holiday Australia-Europe! p.c.. an entire exchange of clothing or 2.
2016-10-06 22:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure baby has something to suck on ...whether its a breast, bottle, or pacifier...the sucking will help his ears. (Like we adults chew gum)
Bring change of clothes for YOU as well as baby...maybe just an extra tee shirt for yourself, my daughter vomited all over me on one of our flights. Other than that, favorite toy, blanket anything you know will keep him calm. Its a good time to read to baby since he will be on your lap the whole time!
Oh, and dont forget extra food/bottles in case of delays....hard to get baby food at an airport.
2007-01-09 13:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋