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Question

flying with my 3 month old on an 8 hour flight overseas?
can i bring formula-powder with me...a car seat...ahh im so lost..and worried

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure that most airlines have a seat up the front that has a baby capsule fitted in front of the seats or you can bring a capsule on board (maybe hire one for the duration of your holiday) but then you would need to pay for 2 seats if you intend to use 2 seats. You can formula on board for a baby, there are exceptions for baby milk on flights so that shouldn't be an issue. Make sure to bring baby panadol in case she gets sore ears and try and feed him/her or use a dummy on take-off and landing as the sucking motion helps their ears to not get the popping/blocked sensation that can be really painful. Flight attendants are usually really great with babies and when you are eating or need to use the bathroom they will take the baby for you, all you have to do is ask! (or ask the person sitting next to you etc....)
Just remember a few nappies, little blanket, change of clothes and milk and maybe some small and quiet but new toy for bubs to suck on/play with in case they get a bit antsy.

Good luck and I hope the trip goes well for you. Ring your airline to double check what they do and do not allow and check about the capsule thing.

Answer 2

car seat yes compatable storller definately powder formula yes diapers yes extr bottles bottled water extra wipes 2 changes of clothes 2 blankies binkies a few different toys and any medicens your baby needs also changeing pads airports can be soo icky make sure all of this is in acarry on bag then pack for 1 week more than youll be starying if your staying a week or more good luck

Answer 3

Bring everything you'd bring for a typical day outing. Formula, extra bottles or bottle bags, diapers, wipes, a couple extra outfits, receiving blankets, a baby blanket, binki (if you use one) a couple age appropriate toys, water (they should have bottled water on the plane, but for in the airport or whatever, just in case), a carseat, etc. And remember, babies' ears pop too, and swallowing helps them. So when your ears are popping, and your baby is fussing, give them their bottle or something. And remember, its often a little chilly on airplanes, so make sure you have clothing/blankies to keep baby warm.

Answer 4

There are new airport regulations about carrying liquids on a plane so you should try to call the airline you're travelling with or check their website. Because of the liquid explosive threat, all bottles and formulas etc must add up in total to 500ml max for certain airlines, just double check with yours to see if they have these rules.

Answer 5

yes, u can bring the formula powder along and maybe u can bring her mattress instead of a car seat coz she will be tired of sitting and definitely want to lay. or juz think of anything to bring that can be a place for her to lay. baby wipes, diapers, extra bottle, water, blankets, extra cloth. make sure these r hand carry.