avalonmoon
Taking a 9-hour flight to Hawaii (changing planes 1/2 way through) this April with an 18-month-old, and I'm worried about keeping him occupied, or at least just keeping him from screaming his head off because he can't run around and get into everything!
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Children tend to take flying really well. Bring books, a handheld system, crayons, paper, and other small toys that will occupy your boy. Take him to the store to pick out a couple small things that will be his 'special trip' toys that he can't use until the plane is in the air. Try to get a window seat for him, so he can watch all the little houses and cars below. Have him try to pick out boats, and cows, make it a scavenger hunt for him. I spy is the coolest game for young children. Bring ear plugs and/or a sippy cup for help with the popping in his ears during take-off and landing. Bring chewable meds for motion-sickness, and a change of clothes with wipes. Bring tylenol in case he gets sick. I flew from Maine to Tampa w/ one that age. He took it so well I was shocked. If you can, try to get the night flight, that way he is more likely to be tired, and calmer, or sleeping during the flight.
Children tend to take flying really well. Bring books, a handheld system, crayons, paper, and other small toys that will occupy your boy. Take him to the store to pick out a couple small things that will be his 'special trip' toys that he can't use until the plane is in the air. Try to get a window seat for him, so he can watch all the little houses and cars below. Have him try to pick out boats, and cows, make it a scavenger hunt for him. I spy is the coolest game for young children. Bring ear plugs and/or a sippy cup for help with the popping in his ears during take-off and landing. Bring chewable meds for motion-sickness, and a change of clothes with wipes. Bring tylenol in case he gets sick. I flew from Maine to Tampa w/ one that age. He took it so well I was shocked. If you can, try to get the night flight, that way he is more likely to be tired, and calmer, or sleeping during the flight.
Traveling with an infant?
brittany
In a few weeks I'll be traveling to the west coast. Not only is this my first plane ride but I will have my toddler wit me as well. Does anyone have any tips or advice they can give me.
Answer
Brittany,
Since you will be traveling with a young child on a longer plane ride it is very important that you be prepared for the unexpected.
Be sure to pack enough extra clothes, diapers, food and drink items for your child.
Keeping your child occupied while at the airport and then on the plane will be your biggest challenge.
I am not sure what time of day you will be traveling but it might be a good idea to travel around your child's nap time. However, it may not matter because all the new sites and people around will keep your child very occupied so it may be hard to get your child to nap.
If you child is walking, I would recommend that while you are waiting at the airport try to walk your child around a little bit and point out some interesting sites. You will want to try to keep them occupied while at the same time tire them out. This way once things settle down on the airport you child may be so pooped out that they will fall asleep.
I would recommend bringing toys that can entertain your child but at the same time not disturb the other passengers as much.
Also you may want to plan ahead and see if you can reserve a seat toward the back of the plane. This way you will be near the bathroom in case it is needed and also will have a little more room if you need to get up and rock your child.
A window seat may also work to help occupy your child if you are traveling during the day as during take off and landing they will have something to look at through the window.
I am not sure if you child watches any TV yet, I know it is hard at that age as kids do not have a long attention span. But you could also try bringing along a DVD player to watch some movies. Or if you have a smartphone, there are plenty of You Tube videos on there with short cartoon clips to keep your child somewhat occupied.
How these tips help and good luck!
Nadine
Brittany,
Since you will be traveling with a young child on a longer plane ride it is very important that you be prepared for the unexpected.
Be sure to pack enough extra clothes, diapers, food and drink items for your child.
Keeping your child occupied while at the airport and then on the plane will be your biggest challenge.
I am not sure what time of day you will be traveling but it might be a good idea to travel around your child's nap time. However, it may not matter because all the new sites and people around will keep your child very occupied so it may be hard to get your child to nap.
If you child is walking, I would recommend that while you are waiting at the airport try to walk your child around a little bit and point out some interesting sites. You will want to try to keep them occupied while at the same time tire them out. This way once things settle down on the airport you child may be so pooped out that they will fall asleep.
I would recommend bringing toys that can entertain your child but at the same time not disturb the other passengers as much.
Also you may want to plan ahead and see if you can reserve a seat toward the back of the plane. This way you will be near the bathroom in case it is needed and also will have a little more room if you need to get up and rock your child.
A window seat may also work to help occupy your child if you are traveling during the day as during take off and landing they will have something to look at through the window.
I am not sure if you child watches any TV yet, I know it is hard at that age as kids do not have a long attention span. But you could also try bringing along a DVD player to watch some movies. Or if you have a smartphone, there are plenty of You Tube videos on there with short cartoon clips to keep your child somewhat occupied.
How these tips help and good luck!
Nadine
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