With the holidays coming up in just a few short months, I'm sure many of you will be traveling to visit family. I wanted to provide a few tips for traveling on an airplane with a small child. I also wanted to include a packing list to help you. I like to pack Sara's stuff in a separate bag to keep it all together. I found this great list at BabyZone.com "Travel Packing Guide for Baby"
Here are a few things to remember for the airplane:
1) Something to suck on to help their ears. Bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup
2) Bring a few special toys just for the airplane to help keep them busy
3) Lots of snacks - Sara loves to eat suckers, but I only reserve them for special occasions like the airplane.
4) Blanket - If your baby gets sleepy, they can take a nap in your lap. Airplanes are often cold.
5) If your child is under 2, ask about extra seats on the plane when you check-in. They may be able to get an empty seat next to you for a little extra room to move around.
6) BRING PURELL WIPES! Airplanes can be super disgusting and full of germs, so wipe down the arm rests and tray with Anti-bacterial wipes.
Any other tips?
avoid traveling AT ALL on an airplane with a active toddler if possible!! HA I will not fly anywhere with London for a LONG TIME!! Good luck flying those who must!
ReplyDeleteGo to the dollar store & get a few new dollar toys, wrap them up & give them to her every 1/2 hour or hour... depending on how many you want to buy & how long your flight is.
ReplyDeleteremember that not all people are patient, but that's life. Your toddler might scream and try to run. once again, that's life! we always take our portable DVD player, and watch movies. stickers are really fun. let them peel them off and stick them in a coloring book, or piece of paper, or on your nose.
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