Flying

Well, I can tell you about my experience with the international flights, which have strict policies; I haven’t used the domestic flights yet. - Regarding the stroller, it’s better to have it with you around the airport, it comes handy for all the stuff you’d care with you. At checking the luggage, you are being given a biiiig plastic bag to use it before entering the plane, where the workers ar... More

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*car seat - I forgot to mention: I have packed the car seat very well in a big bag covered with soft blankets and packing bubbles. No damage was done ✅

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Extra outfits for everyone... my babies (and several friend’s babies) enjoy mile high blowouts (or security line). Usually, the most inconvenient times.

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Before boarding, go up to the desk and ask if you can board in an earlier group (if your ticket states that you’re one of the last groups) so you can get your kids settled.

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Lauren! Thanks for the ideas! Post-its would be fun, easy and new for him! Hehe..

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PK, thanks for the ideas! We are flying from Ohio to California! Hehe.. it can be a long flight.. and he’s flown before... but he wasn’t walking then.. so it’s a little different this time around.. hehe.. thanks again!

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Unless she's had chronic ear issues she most likely won't have much problem on the plane. Encourage her to drink, eat or use a pacifier during take off and landing, which can help them pop their own ears. In regards to entertainment..... honestly the thing that works best for us is snacks. I make a bento box of kid friendly snacks and choosing what he wants to eat is free entertainment.... More

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We just took our 21 month old daughter on her first flights and I packed a variety of snacks and activities for her to have on the plane (gold fish, fruit snacks, graham crackers, etc). The snacks really helped for popping her ears, as well as her sippy cup of water. For activities I borrowed a friends iPad and loaded it up with toddler friendly games (that didn’t require WiFi). I also went to ... More

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If you’re bringing a car seat with you, I’d definitely suggest a car seat scooter. It’s like magic! Turns the car seat into rolling luggage you can push or pull...also can have your little in it. I used it as a stroller on vacation too 😊 this is the one I used but there are a ton of choices GoGo Kidz Travelmate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RXWZSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AXTiBb4SRN5DT

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Red eye flight worked for us before. Parents are super sleepy for a day after but baby sleeps entire flight.

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Make sure baby is sucking on something be it a bottle, breast or pacifier during take-off and landing it helps with the air pressure change in there ears.

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I’ve used the Guava lotus travel crib for two kids. Very light and compact. Just find the lightest car seat. Not many people buy an extra seat, it’s a real pain carrying that seat onto the plane. But it’s safer and if your kid is a good sleeper you’ll be much more comfortable.

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14 months old was the last time we flew (cross country) with toddler as a lap infant. Wished we had bought a seat and ended up buying one for all the next flights. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth having that extra seat and bringing on a carseat. Evenflo Tribute LX is the best lightweight convertible carseat for airplane travel (also perfectly good to use in a car). If you don... More

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You can choose to buy a seat for baby (and secure them in their car seat on the airplane) or travel with them as a “lap child”. If traveling as a lap child they share your seat and you do not need to buy a ticket. You should call the airline so they can add your lap child to your reservation. The airline may ask you to check in with an agent at the airport and show a copy of your child’s birth ... More

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Thanks Adam, Jenny and Anna... Great Feedback

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Just did an international flight with my daughter! I definitely second the carrier, but I also kept the stroller with me so that she could lay in it to sleep. I got this great foldable umbrella stroller and it did the trick! Also if you will be checking any baby items (eg stroller, car seat, pack n play) invest in some gate check bags. They are like $12 a bag and they are waterproof. They reall... More

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Thank y’all so so much

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Keep her out of the sun! Cover her in clothes and keep her shaded. Babies younger than 6 months have very sensitive, thin skin and shouldn’t be exposed to sun or wear sun screen. Have a great trip! Maui is the best 😊

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Definitely bring an umbrella to keep her shaded at the beach and when you're in the sun. Babies at that age should be kept out of the sun at all times as sunscreen is not yet safe to use on their sensitive skin (plus chemicals in it could be harmful). You could maybe get a little infant bed for outside too so you have somewhere safe to lay her down while at the beach and outside)

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No way. Don’t do it. In addition to everything said above, it sets an unrealistic expectation/standard for everyone. For example, how might you feel if you were a parent sitting across the aisle from the parents who made this “thoughtful” gesture, while you arrived empty-handed? And what about the people who received the goody bags? Does it become a thing they come to expect? It’s not only un... More

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No. Put the money toward your next trip or something else, like activities for your kids to keep them busy.

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I flew for my first time with my daughter last month when she was 4 months. I wore her in a carrier, very helpful while getting through the airport and security. Although I was flying alone. Just try and get her to eat or suck while going up and coming down. I flew southwest and they were awesome about being accommodating and one flight attendant even offered to walk my baby around to try and c... More

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I always try to pack what I think I’ll need but always end up with way more diapers than we need! It also depends on where you’re traveling; if you’re in the US you should have no problem finding diapers if you run out. Good luck and have fun!!

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My daughter did great at 9 Months, just needed a bottle and she slept. But at 15 Months she wasn’t bad but she didn’t sit, she was walking around when she got a chance to and was dancing and greeting everyone. It was great and everyone was really nice. I mean they rather that then a crying a baby the whole plane ride. It was just 3 hours but she was just into everything

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Just came back from a long haul flight with my 22 mth old. 12hr flight scheduled to take off at 6pm. Woke up from his nap around 1:30pm (just as I was approaching customs)...found a cafe and fed him a solid meal before locating an indoor kids play area for him to burn off some energy before boarding. I usually board last with him. Toddlers hate being in confined spaces and this way I found ... More

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On our first long flight, my hubby took the extra clothes out of the diaper bag to save space. Little guy puked and went shirtless for the last 2 hours. 😆

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We did head phones and ABC mouse. They say 18months to start but he liked letters a lot and it’s like$7 a month. I had my kid at 13months by myself on a plane and luckily was seated with 2 amazing women. (Flight was full so no car seat for me). He spent the whole flight crawling and being passed between the three of us and the occasional flight attendant. He thought it was great and they l... More

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I did the same thing. My son was 14 months old, 6.5 hour cross country flight alone. I brought quiet books, his favorite books, an iPad loaded with a couple shows/movies and toddler headphones, travel doodle pro... you name it! He wanted nothing to do with any of them. He wanted to sit or stand on the floor and eat snacks. That was it. On both our flights he slept for maybe 1 hour total. 😐 b... More

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Also note that diaper bags do not count towards your carry-on limit, so you can still bring your usual two bags in addition to the diaper bag.

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We've flown a lot with the kiddos. My thoughts: Pack enough diapers/formula/milk in your bag to handle a full day of flight delays, bottle or paci on takeoff and landing, there's a changing table in the plane RR above the toilet that folds down (change baby right before you board), wear baby in a carrier, ask if there are empty seats, and if so, bring on the car seat so they can sleep e... More

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For your 12 month old request a bassinet on the intl flight. We travelled abroad from CA over Xmas and the bassinet was a life saver. She played in it, slept in it and we could change her in it:)

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Wow awesome advice! Thanks guys!

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Our britax boulevard click connect is tsa approved. There is also an accessory you can buy that you can mount the car seat onto, with baby inside and wheel around like luggage

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Cosco Scenera. It's so lightweight.

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Take a few tried and true toys that consistently calm baby, buy tickets that are close to bed time, and bottle or Breastfeed during take off and landing! Also check in at the gate before the flight to let the staff know u are flying with a baby and you get to board early

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Snacks, and as much to keep him busy as possible, toys you don’t mind loosing. Check the dollar store and keep them away till the flight. Age appropriate obviously! Happy travels!

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You can also put some drops of breast milk up their nose to help with dryness. It’s prob too late but try to book flight around bed or nap times. We just flew with 14 month old and it’s hard to contain them/ entertain them. We used a carry on suitcase at base of seat to kinda make a bed..

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Thank you!!!

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