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I did, this summer, but my son was already 3. I think it would be the same with a younger kid. Our strategy: we had plenty of little new toys hidden in our hand luggage. As soon as our son seemed to become nervous and noisy, we would take out a new toy. That would take his attention for a while. A good thing about long flights is that kids usually sleep for the most part of the trip. Another thing you must bring is books to read to him/her, coloring albums and lots of crayons (be prepared to fetch them all over the plane, though! ;-)) Good luck!
Oh, and sure, Oscar! Having a toddler deal with sticky sugar candies is a GREAT idea! having their little hands full of yucky sticky sugar when you can't even properly wash them! what a concept! And cavities to go with that too! If you are afraid of having to much plastic around, UNWRAP the toys before you leave home!!! A DVD player is good only as long as the toddler is mesmerized by cartoons: mine, until recently, could watch a video for no longer then 5 minutes before getting bored with it.
I did, this summer, but my son was already 3. I think it would be the same with a younger kid. Our strategy: we had plenty of little new toys hidden in our hand luggage. As soon as our son seemed to become nervous and noisy, we would take out a new toy. That would take his attention for a while. A good thing about long flights is that kids usually sleep for the most part of the trip. Another thing you must bring is books to read to him/her, coloring albums and lots of crayons (be prepared to fetch them all over the plane, though! ;-)) Good luck!
Oh, and sure, Oscar! Having a toddler deal with sticky sugar candies is a GREAT idea! having their little hands full of yucky sticky sugar when you can't even properly wash them! what a concept! And cavities to go with that too! If you are afraid of having to much plastic around, UNWRAP the toys before you leave home!!! A DVD player is good only as long as the toddler is mesmerized by cartoons: mine, until recently, could watch a video for no longer then 5 minutes before getting bored with it.
How to travel stress free as much as possible w/2 toddlers?
Ok so im leaving the U.S. and i have 2 toddlers, all together its gonna be 15hours on foot or air...im excited that im moving but i have my 2 kids all alone to deal with during these 15hours. is there any way i can make this trip as stress free as possible? i have a double stroller to put them in at the same time im gonna have to carry their car seats on each shoulder, i have 3 carry-on's that can maybe fit on on the stroller, my 2yr is not potty train but my 3yr is, we leave to another state @ night but get the to other state in the morning, then it will be a 6hr flight out of the U.S. i just want to try to not be SO grumpy @ my husband when i finally arrive and he picks us up at the airport...CAN SOME ONE HELP???
Thank you
ah yes i do have my laptom im gonna bring and their fav. spongebob dvd...lol...i did think about coloring books but the craons they'll just eat and make a big mess on the plane...they are bring a baby doll...ummm i cant bring in drinks for them ill have to buy them once i enter the airport..Thanks everyone =)
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I have two toddlers, so I understand where you're coming from! You're gonna need to buy some new small toys to keep their interest. Here are some ideas to consider: a Story-Reader Book-it reads to you as you turn the page (about $20 at Walmart or Target) buy extra books for it. Some Crayola Color Wonder markers, and coloring books, A 3D view finder (or whatever it's called) extra discs to slip in and look at, the stick and re-stick vinyl stickers that come with a cardboard background to stick them on. They also make hand-held electronic games in toy section for toddlers. Get quiet light-up toys to play with at night when lights are dim on the plane, and encourage "quiet time". Consider the dollar store to pick up some new and exciting small things to occupy them: a toy cell phone, toy cars or dolls, be creative and only bring toys out one at a time when you really need to. Bring real fruit gummy snacks, animal crackers, pretzels, juice-boxes, things not loaded with sugar to make the kids hyper. Play games like "what animal has a long nose and says...", or "I see something you don't that you don't that's big and blue can you guess it?" Don't forget your kid's comfort objects or favorite bed-time books. Good luck!
I have two toddlers, so I understand where you're coming from! You're gonna need to buy some new small toys to keep their interest. Here are some ideas to consider: a Story-Reader Book-it reads to you as you turn the page (about $20 at Walmart or Target) buy extra books for it. Some Crayola Color Wonder markers, and coloring books, A 3D view finder (or whatever it's called) extra discs to slip in and look at, the stick and re-stick vinyl stickers that come with a cardboard background to stick them on. They also make hand-held electronic games in toy section for toddlers. Get quiet light-up toys to play with at night when lights are dim on the plane, and encourage "quiet time". Consider the dollar store to pick up some new and exciting small things to occupy them: a toy cell phone, toy cars or dolls, be creative and only bring toys out one at a time when you really need to. Bring real fruit gummy snacks, animal crackers, pretzels, juice-boxes, things not loaded with sugar to make the kids hyper. Play games like "what animal has a long nose and says...", or "I see something you don't that you don't that's big and blue can you guess it?" Don't forget your kid's comfort objects or favorite bed-time books. Good luck!
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