Does anyone know a way to keep a 1 yr old from crying during a plane flight?

Question

Just curious if there was something you could give the child to relax them during the flight . Or suggestions anything would help

Answer 1

I recently made a trip with my daughter, and she only cried when another babies cry woke her. I made sure to nurse her during take off and decent. She was only 10 months at the time, but I believe this would work for any age. The same way adults chew gum to avoid ear popping, babies need to suck a bottle or nurse to avoid ear popping, because, of course, this can be extremely painful for a baby. Also, try to schedule the flight during babies normal nap time, or even better, during the night, when she/he would normally be sleeping, that way your baby will be sleeping during most of the flight. If they do wake up, try singing her/his favorite song, or playing with her/his favorite toy. Also, have her favorite snacks on hand. Another suggestion, try to get a window seat. I'm sure your baby would love the view. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 2

Some of these people here are telling you things that can be dangerous to your child. Really I know that you can give benedryl to a child, but I don't recommend it. Your child could have a reaction to it if they have never had it and you definately don't want that on a plane. Also I am not sure that benedryl is recommended to a child that young. It has hurt children.
I had bottles if they can take them or a sippie cup. Give that to them when you take off. It will help alleviate the pressure on their ears. I would also just bring games and books. That is what we did. You could also try a portable dvd player and episodes from your child's favorite show. Also if you can it is easier if they have their own seat. We found if they are in their own seat with the car seat attached, they feel like they are in the car. It is easier. Oh also sugar free suckers work well too.
Good Luck.

Answer 3

Ny Quill.. just a little bit.. LOL ONLY KIDDING. THAT WAS A JOKE!

I would say wear them out. If its an early flight, put them to bed about 2 hours later the night before and wake them up early, they'll fall asleep on the plane. If the flight is later, take the kid and let them rip and run in the park or some other activity to wear them out. Then give them a nice big meal no sugar, right before they get on board. Always worked for me. My daughter would sleep though the flight every time. :-) Good Luck!

Answer 4

Medicating you child is not reasonable. Though i am sure some will say otherwise. When we flew with our child at one, we bought a cheap little handheld fan with little lights on it that surprisingly kept him entertained for two three hour flights. Gave him a bottle on take off and landing. Any new toy will help keep him entertained. if you are flying a long way, spend the extra cash and get him a seat it will be a lot like a car ride for him. I wish we would have got a seat, would have made life easier.

Answer 5

Buy a bag of lollipops for the take off and landing, and they are good to keep him entertained. Books, toys, and snacks will help. A decongestant can help keep the sinuses from building up fluid and pressure but they tend to make kids wild, not sleepy, I don't recommend it unless your child is prone to nasal allergies. It is a good idea to be considerate of the other passengers but don't let it detract from making it fun for your kid. No one wants to be stuck in a plane with a screaming baby, but the baby isn't having fun either and anyone who can't understand that is a jerk. Buy a couple of small, toys that have lights and quiet noises (or a volume button). Wrap them like presents and let your little one open them if you get desperate or at the end if he/she does well. Help your baby have fun, ask the flight attendant where a good place to change your little one would be in case there is a stinker. Asking them at the beginning will save you all alot of stress. Good luck and Happy Flying

Answer 6

We just took a 15 hr flight. Dr. said for a 1 yr old (18 lbs) that 1/2 tsp. of Benadryl was the correct dosage. It did knock my baby out. I gave it to her 20 min. before take off. She did have ear infections which is why I wanted her to go to sleep. Some kids get hyper on Benadryl. Neither one of my kids did.

Answer 7

When I flew with my son at that age I got those Gerber juices for him to drink on take off and landing to help his ears from getting plugged (a real treat for him because he virtually never got juice). A lot depends on the length of the flight. We have a portable DVD, and have playhouse disney shows on DVD--Jojo's circus, little einsteins, etc. When allowed, get up and move around. New toys that are bought special for the trip hold attention well. Books. Playdough and small cookie cutters (use the seat tray).

Answer 8

It just happened to us he was crying but then he went to sleep there is nothing you can do unless if you could keep him up during the day and then when the baby gets on the plane the baby will be tired that it will go to sleep the baby is one year old there is nothing you can get for it.

Answer 9

I took my daughter on a plane when she was 14-months. I taught her how to yawn to get her ears to pop. I also bought a new interactive book for her to play with and those Crayola markers that only write on the special paper. She, of course, was not in love with the take-off and landing, but who is? She was fine, but it was only a couple hour flight.

Answer 10

Just have him fall asleep before you get on, and try to keep things calm. He might not even wake up if he is a heavey sleeper.
Try putting, kids music in a CD player, and give him the head sets. They are sefae enough to let a 1 year listen to!