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Hi! I need to travel from UK to South Africa with my 14 month old boy. He is rather heavy, so can't go in a carry on car seat or the bassonets they provide in the plane. Does anyone know how to go about it, as I obviously can't hold him all night on my lap? Many thanks for answering.
Paul - Thanks for your input. It would not have been my first choice to do so, but it might be my last chance ever to see my father, so I would class that as neccesary.
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I've been flying internationally with my two children since they were 2months old (they are now 7&5)
Under FAA & it's European counterpart regulations, airlines currently allow children under the age of two to fly free of charge as "lap children" (not required to have their own seat). The steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. And depending on the airline and length of flight the steward/stewardess will give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing).
This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children to have their own seat with a child safety device, but does not mandate it because of the cost to the parents.
A child safety device is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved only for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS or device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Just another piece of advice, I know it wasn't in your question but it'll help:
For take-offs and landings, the best think you can do is if the 1 old is still nursing, make sure to nurse the baby. If the baby is not nursing, give him a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard with you, do not worry.
Another trick is that if the baby is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink or nurse, gently rub the neck of the baby from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of his favorite toys, books, and any comfort things such as a blankie. It's a long flight, so hopefully he'll sleep for most of it.
Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.
I've been flying internationally with my two children since they were 2months old (they are now 7&5)
Under FAA & it's European counterpart regulations, airlines currently allow children under the age of two to fly free of charge as "lap children" (not required to have their own seat). The steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. And depending on the airline and length of flight the steward/stewardess will give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing).
This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children to have their own seat with a child safety device, but does not mandate it because of the cost to the parents.
A child safety device is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved only for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS or device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Just another piece of advice, I know it wasn't in your question but it'll help:
For take-offs and landings, the best think you can do is if the 1 old is still nursing, make sure to nurse the baby. If the baby is not nursing, give him a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard with you, do not worry.
Another trick is that if the baby is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink or nurse, gently rub the neck of the baby from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of his favorite toys, books, and any comfort things such as a blankie. It's a long flight, so hopefully he'll sleep for most of it.
Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Traveling with two months old baby ?
ann
Hi .we have a long flight 16 hur with two months old baby any idea what things will help to relax her n what should I pack in bag thanks for help
Answer
Hello,
It's not a bad time to be travelling with your baby. She will probably sleep for a lot of the time and you can prepare her milk in advance (or even easier if you are breast feeding). There are some medics who don't believe babies ears hurt on the plane, but you may feel more comfortable giving your baby a dummy or feeding her on take off and landing. When babies, my children both happily slept through take off and didn't have any apparent problems with ear pain.
Here are some of my thoughts on what you can prepare to make life easier for yourselves (pls note that the regulation info is based on UK rules).
You'll need to book a bassinet with your airline for your baby to sleep in (to take a car seat in the aeroplane cabin you'll have to book a third seat). If you book a bassinet, you'll probably be given the bulk head seats at the front. You should do this as soon as possible to guarantee a bassinet.
To take with you - as many changes of clothes for baby that you think you need plus a couple extra - and for you (to be on the safe side). (plus muslins, wipes, nappies, extra sterile dummies (in case you drop one, a blanket, ) Take a travel change mat as there will be a place to change baby in the toilets, but you might want your own mat for hygiene purposes.
If you bottle feed your baby, you are allowed to take as much as you reasonably need for the flight. I would take what you need, plus a little extra in case of delays. In the UK, baby bottles are exempt from the 100ml rule through security control but you may have to taste them in front of control. Alternatively, in the UK, you can buy ready milk in the airports that is already security checked and therefore you don't have to taste it. I believe you can call the airport store (usually Boots) to check there will be some in stock. I used to take bottles of water (boiled and left to cool to room temerature) then made the milk up with powder from travel dispensers - that way you don't have to consider keeping the milk cool, and my daughters happily drank them at room temperature.
I'm sure your baby won't need much in the way of toys - but you could consider a little black and white book, or some black and white picture cards that newborns like to look at.
Most airlines will happily heat bottles for you. Different airlines have differing policies as to baggage allowance for babies, so check with your airline regarding this.
I hope your flight goes well.
Hello,
It's not a bad time to be travelling with your baby. She will probably sleep for a lot of the time and you can prepare her milk in advance (or even easier if you are breast feeding). There are some medics who don't believe babies ears hurt on the plane, but you may feel more comfortable giving your baby a dummy or feeding her on take off and landing. When babies, my children both happily slept through take off and didn't have any apparent problems with ear pain.
Here are some of my thoughts on what you can prepare to make life easier for yourselves (pls note that the regulation info is based on UK rules).
You'll need to book a bassinet with your airline for your baby to sleep in (to take a car seat in the aeroplane cabin you'll have to book a third seat). If you book a bassinet, you'll probably be given the bulk head seats at the front. You should do this as soon as possible to guarantee a bassinet.
To take with you - as many changes of clothes for baby that you think you need plus a couple extra - and for you (to be on the safe side). (plus muslins, wipes, nappies, extra sterile dummies (in case you drop one, a blanket, ) Take a travel change mat as there will be a place to change baby in the toilets, but you might want your own mat for hygiene purposes.
If you bottle feed your baby, you are allowed to take as much as you reasonably need for the flight. I would take what you need, plus a little extra in case of delays. In the UK, baby bottles are exempt from the 100ml rule through security control but you may have to taste them in front of control. Alternatively, in the UK, you can buy ready milk in the airports that is already security checked and therefore you don't have to taste it. I believe you can call the airport store (usually Boots) to check there will be some in stock. I used to take bottles of water (boiled and left to cool to room temerature) then made the milk up with powder from travel dispensers - that way you don't have to consider keeping the milk cool, and my daughters happily drank them at room temperature.
I'm sure your baby won't need much in the way of toys - but you could consider a little black and white book, or some black and white picture cards that newborns like to look at.
Most airlines will happily heat bottles for you. Different airlines have differing policies as to baggage allowance for babies, so check with your airline regarding this.
I hope your flight goes well.
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