proudarmyw
My little girl has so much energy she just goes and goes and goes, and i need some tips on how to fly with her.. im goin to hawaii in january to meet my husband home from his first deployment, and its about a 10 hour flight over.. of course stops.. but the longest flight we will be on is about 6 hrs... she cant stay still, always has to go go go, and im so nervous to fly with her bc i dont want her to be a wild child haha... i know allot of ppl fly with kids, but any suggestions and i dont wanan drug my kid up or nothing but is there anything u can give someone her age to calm her down a little so she is calm??? i hope to get some good answers.. thanks and god bless you all
Answer
1.) If at all possible, buy a seat for your daughter. Here is where I talk about it's importance:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuzCyPcceRfxbsmok0f_jRPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081016015002AASP55j&show=7#profile-info-qgIGOJQOaa
2.) Pack plenty of things to entertain your daughter. My children bring coloring books, a Doodle Pad, Leap Pads (+ booklets), & scrap paper. My daughter used to like to bring along a doodle bear & my son likes to bring along action figures. I found that a Rose Art kit is great! It has crayons, markers, coloring books & sheets, & stickers. http://www.megabrands.com/en/products/description.php?product_id=1031&brand_id=36&cat=4&age=
I take the contents out of the box & place them in a travel pack. Here is my sons:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamie_hassen/2577667314/ - outside
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamie_hassen/2577681352/ - inside
Let your child (I let mine start this at age one) pick out her own carry on bag & a few inexpensive toys that will be used only once you are on the plane. Be sure to pick out a few toys without her seeing so that she has an extra surprise when she opens her carry-on.
2.) You are allowed to take a stroller with you for your journey, and it will not count towards your checked baggage limit. All airlines differ on what kind of stroller you are allowed to take, but all allow an umbrella stroller.Check with your airline to see if they will allow a bigger one. Here is a link that talks about the procedure for gate checking your stroller:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnKvCt1q1JVJISfMQUsXcyPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081005224258AAmgcGm&show=7#profile-info-942f313b2c81b37310c7808f5ed1d1a9aa
3.) Liquid and powder formula, milk, juice, baby food, and water are allowed in quantities over 3oz (100ml). Here is a link that will give you all the details:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApaVhxxUaNiiEsDfths2ADjty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081002064751AAqUtKH&show=7#profile-info-Y3IuVmeiaa
Bring Snacks! Just add water packets of food, cheerios, pretzels, goldfish, animal crackers, dried fruit, etc. are great. You can also bring a limited amount of yogurt, cheese, puddings, etc. with you as long as they are in containers less than 3oz (100ml)
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
4.) Many parents are concerned about pressure changes in their childs ears, but honesty, I've never had problems with my children. In fact, not all children have problems with pressure changes in their ears. The "popping" is what helps to equalize the pressure changes, so it is actually the result you want. What you do *not* want, is for them not to be able to "pop" their ears.
Make sure your child has a check-up with the doctor to ensure she is healthy enough to fly. Doctors recommend that anyone sick (stuffed up or already having an earache), not take the flight. My husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick. If your child seems to have problems equalizing pressure in her ears, here are some ways to help:
For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent - about an hour before landing), the best ways to alleviate ear pressure are to:
1. If your child is nursing, nurse her
2. Give her something to drink (formula, milk, juice, water - it doesn't matter)
3. Give her a pacifier to suck on
4. Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out, at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears
5. Gently but with some pressure, rub her neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.
6. Give her something to eat.
6.) Other tips:
-Keep your diaper bag well stocked with what you will need
-Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your daughter
-Bring any medications that you might need for your child should she get sick or that she takes regularly.
-Don't be afraid to get up and walk the aisles with your child
-Keep your calm. If you get stressed out, your child can pick up on it and it will make the travel that much harder
-Do NOT plan on giving your child medicine with the hopes of it making her sleep on the plane. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
-Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it
I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 9&6, 10 months and currently pregnant with #4). At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international & domestic flights a year as a family. Due to this, I have written a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives up to date security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
1.) If at all possible, buy a seat for your daughter. Here is where I talk about it's importance:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuzCyPcceRfxbsmok0f_jRPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081016015002AASP55j&show=7#profile-info-qgIGOJQOaa
2.) Pack plenty of things to entertain your daughter. My children bring coloring books, a Doodle Pad, Leap Pads (+ booklets), & scrap paper. My daughter used to like to bring along a doodle bear & my son likes to bring along action figures. I found that a Rose Art kit is great! It has crayons, markers, coloring books & sheets, & stickers. http://www.megabrands.com/en/products/description.php?product_id=1031&brand_id=36&cat=4&age=
I take the contents out of the box & place them in a travel pack. Here is my sons:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamie_hassen/2577667314/ - outside
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamie_hassen/2577681352/ - inside
Let your child (I let mine start this at age one) pick out her own carry on bag & a few inexpensive toys that will be used only once you are on the plane. Be sure to pick out a few toys without her seeing so that she has an extra surprise when she opens her carry-on.
2.) You are allowed to take a stroller with you for your journey, and it will not count towards your checked baggage limit. All airlines differ on what kind of stroller you are allowed to take, but all allow an umbrella stroller.Check with your airline to see if they will allow a bigger one. Here is a link that talks about the procedure for gate checking your stroller:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnKvCt1q1JVJISfMQUsXcyPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081005224258AAmgcGm&show=7#profile-info-942f313b2c81b37310c7808f5ed1d1a9aa
3.) Liquid and powder formula, milk, juice, baby food, and water are allowed in quantities over 3oz (100ml). Here is a link that will give you all the details:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApaVhxxUaNiiEsDfths2ADjty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081002064751AAqUtKH&show=7#profile-info-Y3IuVmeiaa
Bring Snacks! Just add water packets of food, cheerios, pretzels, goldfish, animal crackers, dried fruit, etc. are great. You can also bring a limited amount of yogurt, cheese, puddings, etc. with you as long as they are in containers less than 3oz (100ml)
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
4.) Many parents are concerned about pressure changes in their childs ears, but honesty, I've never had problems with my children. In fact, not all children have problems with pressure changes in their ears. The "popping" is what helps to equalize the pressure changes, so it is actually the result you want. What you do *not* want, is for them not to be able to "pop" their ears.
Make sure your child has a check-up with the doctor to ensure she is healthy enough to fly. Doctors recommend that anyone sick (stuffed up or already having an earache), not take the flight. My husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick. If your child seems to have problems equalizing pressure in her ears, here are some ways to help:
For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent - about an hour before landing), the best ways to alleviate ear pressure are to:
1. If your child is nursing, nurse her
2. Give her something to drink (formula, milk, juice, water - it doesn't matter)
3. Give her a pacifier to suck on
4. Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out, at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears
5. Gently but with some pressure, rub her neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.
6. Give her something to eat.
6.) Other tips:
-Keep your diaper bag well stocked with what you will need
-Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your daughter
-Bring any medications that you might need for your child should she get sick or that she takes regularly.
-Don't be afraid to get up and walk the aisles with your child
-Keep your calm. If you get stressed out, your child can pick up on it and it will make the travel that much harder
-Do NOT plan on giving your child medicine with the hopes of it making her sleep on the plane. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
-Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it
I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 9&6, 10 months and currently pregnant with #4). At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international & domestic flights a year as a family. Due to this, I have written a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives up to date security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Tips for traveling with a baby ( 5 months) 6 hour trip....HELP!?
chicwitpur
I have never traveled this long with our baby before. We are going out of town for the holidays and will be staying with my husbands family for a week. Any tips on what to pack, how much of it to pack, how to cope during the drive, etc.... I have a bad feeling this trip could really suck if I dont prepare right. Im afraid I'll forget somehthing important...Also im worried about her getting her days and nights mixed up again ( she JUST started sleeping all night) becasue of the long ride there.Any ideas from experienced travelers???
Answer
I took my 4 month old from CT to Chicago on a 17 hour ride... it was long but she was easiest passenger :) I also frequently go on a 3 hr trip to my family with her.
I'd bring a whole package of diapers, a wipes container, enough outfits for how many days you will be there - plus bring 3-4 spares of different types ni case she pukes or gets dirty etc..) Bring any burp clothes or rags with you that you'll need. Don't forget socks either, and bibs if you still use them. Bring her bath items (baby wash, face cloth, lotion - don't go overboard or bring toys - just added space) if you plan on bathing her there - put in a ziploc bag so they won't explode on stuff. Bring diaper rash cream and teething gel if she's teething. Pack some toys - teethers as well as other stuff she can hold on to.
If you are breastfeeding then be prepared to stop at least once or twice to nurse. Otherwise if you are pumping, bring a manual pump and pump in the car and feed her the bottle if she's awake. If you are using formula I'd just bring a whole can of formula and enough bottles - I am nursing but when i pump i love the playtex nursers cause you can re-use the bottle by just putting a new liner in it - easier to clean.
Just basically picture your day at home and figure out what she needs and bring enough for how many days you will be there.
As fo her days and nights being mixed up - if you leave durnig the day - maybe have one of the adults sit in the back with ehr to entertain her for a few hours to keep her awake until it's nap time. Then she naps and then you arrive and all is normal.
Good luck :)
I took my 4 month old from CT to Chicago on a 17 hour ride... it was long but she was easiest passenger :) I also frequently go on a 3 hr trip to my family with her.
I'd bring a whole package of diapers, a wipes container, enough outfits for how many days you will be there - plus bring 3-4 spares of different types ni case she pukes or gets dirty etc..) Bring any burp clothes or rags with you that you'll need. Don't forget socks either, and bibs if you still use them. Bring her bath items (baby wash, face cloth, lotion - don't go overboard or bring toys - just added space) if you plan on bathing her there - put in a ziploc bag so they won't explode on stuff. Bring diaper rash cream and teething gel if she's teething. Pack some toys - teethers as well as other stuff she can hold on to.
If you are breastfeeding then be prepared to stop at least once or twice to nurse. Otherwise if you are pumping, bring a manual pump and pump in the car and feed her the bottle if she's awake. If you are using formula I'd just bring a whole can of formula and enough bottles - I am nursing but when i pump i love the playtex nursers cause you can re-use the bottle by just putting a new liner in it - easier to clean.
Just basically picture your day at home and figure out what she needs and bring enough for how many days you will be there.
As fo her days and nights being mixed up - if you leave durnig the day - maybe have one of the adults sit in the back with ehr to entertain her for a few hours to keep her awake until it's nap time. Then she naps and then you arrive and all is normal.
Good luck :)
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