Does anyone have any advice for flying with a baby? We are headed to Florida here in a bit and would love some tips for flying with our little bambino.
Here are some specific questions:
-Does breastmilk make it through the xray machine ok?
-Where do you change them if needed in-flight?
-Anything (besides feeding them) to help with the change in cabin pressure?
I looked online; some things were helpful, others, not so much.
Here are some of the funnier ones:
--Keep two diaper pins attached to your diaper bag. If you can get a window seat (most people will trade you) you can take a blanket and attach it to your seat and the seat in front of you for a privacy screen. People may even help you attach the pins when you're flying alone.
--Be prepared to lose stuff (and don't get fussed when you do).
--Work out responsibilities clearly between parents before setting off.
--Wear spunky clothes and dark glasses so that other passengers think you are someone famous enjoying quality time with your kids.
and my personal favorite,
--Take lipstick and a small mirror in your hand luggage - if you're having a bad time, take two minutes to put on some lipstick and give yourself a pep talk in the mirror.
3 comments:
I haven't ever done it so I am interested in hearing this
but those tips seem SO helpful briana especially the lipstick one hahaa
ha...spunky clothes, huh.
the only time i flew with the kids was when they were older...never as babies, so i'm not much help there.
you'll need to post a few tips of your own after your trip!
I don't really have any great advice. But, my mom is a flight attendant and has shared a few things with me. I don't know how Rye likes his carseat. But, she said that kids usually do much better on the airplane when they are in their carseat because that is what they are used to. So, do you best to ask for a seat with an empty seat next to you. If the gate agent can't help you, then ask the flight attendant. If the flight isn't full, then usually she would be happy to ask someone to move to accomadate you. Also, I'm sure any flight attendant would be happy to help you with anything you need. So, don't be afraid to ask. And don't freak out if Rye starts crying. It happens and everyone will get over it. :) We have flown a few times with Madeline and I believe she really only cried on the decent. So, at least that is at the end of the flight and not the whole thing. Good luck!
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