Bring 1 activity for every 20 min of flying yime. I try to mix in new things with old favorites like a new coloring book & crayons with a favorite story book. Pack lots of small snacks & my kids get gum as a treat on the airplane.
I've flown w/my daughter several times since from the time she was born virtually. My biggest tip is only pack a diaper bag with extra clothes, diapers, and food/snacks. Pack your tickets and ID in am easy to reach part of that bag. Be sure to carry a blanket to let the baby crawl around etc during layovers. Once older you can use a backpack with wrist leash to free your hands, let your child walk and keep them from running off in a busy airport...normally I hate those things, but safety first! I still only pack one bag with snacks and extra clothes and toys
These two articles have tons of great advice about flying with children:
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WeJustGotBack.com: Flying with a Baby or Toddler
Bring 1 activity for every 20 min of flying yime. I try to mix in new things with old favorites like a new coloring book & crayons with a favorite story book. Pack lots of small snacks & my kids get gum as a treat on the airplane.
ReplyDeleteI've flown w/my daughter several times since from the time she was born virtually. My biggest tip is only pack a diaper bag with extra clothes, diapers, and food/snacks. Pack your tickets and ID in am easy to reach part of that bag. Be sure to carry a blanket to let the baby crawl around etc during layovers. Once older you can use a backpack with wrist leash to free your hands, let your child walk and keep them from running off in a busy airport...normally I hate those things, but safety first! I still only pack one bag with snacks and extra clothes and toys
ReplyDeleteI wrote a post on this over a month ago... hope this helps : )
ReplyDeletehttp://joyfullydomestic.blogspot.com/2011/02/traveling-with-baby-or-small-kids.html