SamieT
I'm going to be the only adult on a 3 hour day flight with my 2 year old and my 6 month old. My 2 year old will have a seat and my 6 month old will be on my lap. Does anyone have travel tips to help me stay sane? Thanks.
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Since your 2-year-old will have a seat, he will also have a carry-on allowance. I usually pack a small backpack full of new items to keep my kids busy on the plane. You can get things like Play-Doh, Matchbox cars, coloring books, sticker books, small magna-doodle toys, story books, etc. Take them out one at a time as he/she seems to be getting bored or antsy. You can also bring a portable DVD player or laptop to play a movie if he or she will wear headphones.
For the baby, I'd recommend bringing a front-carrier so that you can have your hands free to tend to your kids more easily. The baby won't need as many things to be occupied, but you could get some new small stuffed toys or teethers.
Both kids will want to be either sucking on something or drinking something during take-off/ascent and descent/landing, which will help with the pressure on the ears. It can be a cup, a bottle, a pacifier, a sucker, etc.
Bring extra diapers/wipes (more than you think you'll need) and extra changes of clothes too.
Pack some snacks because the airline offerings aren't typically things that kids like. The TSA allows you to bring juice, formula, and milk for kids - enough to get through your travel for the day. You'll have to declare it at security. You can also buy some juice or milk in the airport after you go through.
Bring a stroller for the airport - you can check it at the gate and it will be waiting for you when you get off the plane at your destination.
Since your 2-year-old will have a seat, he will also have a carry-on allowance. I usually pack a small backpack full of new items to keep my kids busy on the plane. You can get things like Play-Doh, Matchbox cars, coloring books, sticker books, small magna-doodle toys, story books, etc. Take them out one at a time as he/she seems to be getting bored or antsy. You can also bring a portable DVD player or laptop to play a movie if he or she will wear headphones.
For the baby, I'd recommend bringing a front-carrier so that you can have your hands free to tend to your kids more easily. The baby won't need as many things to be occupied, but you could get some new small stuffed toys or teethers.
Both kids will want to be either sucking on something or drinking something during take-off/ascent and descent/landing, which will help with the pressure on the ears. It can be a cup, a bottle, a pacifier, a sucker, etc.
Bring extra diapers/wipes (more than you think you'll need) and extra changes of clothes too.
Pack some snacks because the airline offerings aren't typically things that kids like. The TSA allows you to bring juice, formula, and milk for kids - enough to get through your travel for the day. You'll have to declare it at security. You can also buy some juice or milk in the airport after you go through.
Bring a stroller for the airport - you can check it at the gate and it will be waiting for you when you get off the plane at your destination.
Air Travel With Toddlers?
Rachel
I'm going on a trip with my twins, they are 18months old. The trip starts with a 6hr plane trip, with one stop and then a 4hr car ride. My children have been on a plane, but they were only 4mos old and slept the entire time, and the longest car trip they've been on is 30minutes, so I'm concerned. My son is pretty laid back, but my daughter can get restless quickly. The plane ride we will not have car seats, so my mother and I will be holding them the entire flight. I need all the creative tips and advice to make this trip as smooth as possible.
Answer
Get a portable DVD player and movies that they like. Hope for a nap during the flight, many kids will fall asleep on the plane. Bring snacks, toys that are fun but not obnoxious, and books to read. Pack enough diapers for the both of them and a change of clothes for everyone.
Get a portable DVD player and movies that they like. Hope for a nap during the flight, many kids will fall asleep on the plane. Bring snacks, toys that are fun but not obnoxious, and books to read. Pack enough diapers for the both of them and a change of clothes for everyone.
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