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I think theses are good tips. My daughters are 11 and 8 now but we traveled with them from the time they were tiny infants and everything was fine. My biggest advice is just to relax. If your baby is crying or makes a smelly diaper, oh well. Just calmly do your best to take care of the baby don't let people around you make you feel uncomfortable. If they want a child-free atmosphere they should have rented a private jet.
I just got back from my first Disney trip with our daughter who was 8 months old at the time, and the advice is pretty good. I made sure to give her a bottle during take-off, and tried to keep to her schedule as best as I could. She never had any issues re-adjusting when got back home, so I guess I did a good job
I agree with Mary...the best advice is to relax. I wish I would have done that from the beginning because I was a little nervous about the flight, and I had nothing to worry about. After that, I had a much more enjoyable trip.
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Didn't know about he bassinette thing and will try to get one when we fly. The info is pretty good, I used almost all of it both times we've flown with DD. I'll also add to talk with your ped. before going and he/she may have some more advice. Mine gave me some benedryl for her as well as recommended a sucker if they won't suck on a binky or bottle. Just watch the liquids with anything you carry on, tylenol will get tossed if you have too much.
I had to double check to make sure DH and I were sitting together (we initially across the plane from each other). I took the window w/ DH in the middle and it provided a buffer to whoever sat by us...it was usually one of the last seats to go accompanied by a dirty look or two.
I went to the dollar store and picked up some cheap toys for her to play with, that way if we lost them no biggie (one of her favs are necklaces). We also invested in a portable DVD player and some DVD's we didn't let her watch until we hit the plane. This time because she has 3 comfort items we just can't leave home without, we're getting her her own backpack to fill with them and some toys.
The extra change of clothes is good too with a baggie, we had a blowout on our way home...my shirt got it too. I also have her in a dress, made it easier to change her.
And be prepared for meltdowns, she had 2 big ones on the last trip and they are totally to be expected. Relax and ride them out, if you panic they only get worse.
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We have six kids and have travelled a lot since we started having them, so I have travelled with babies, toddlers and lots of kids! LOL For me I really just like to know I am prepared. Plenty of bottles, snacks, etc. Ear planes, gum, or whatever is age appropriate... extra clothing and wipes! LOL I always bought each kid a seat on the plane, not a big fan of traveling with a lap baby, but many people do this successfully. (it is a 5 hour flight for us to WDW, a long time for a lap baby) Other than trips overseas, I have NEVER gotten my hands on a bassinette, not many airlines still use them domestically.
On one flight we took with one of the kids, the flight attendant announced to those around us "There is an adorable baby over here. The pressure may hurt her ears and make her scream. I have encouraged her Mama to let her scream as this is the fastest way to fix the problem, allowing the baby to be pain free and happy. I am sure no one on this plane will expect anything less." It was hilarious and likely shamed some who normally complain about babies. Luckily, my kids really never had problems with the ear pressure and tended to sleep in their car seats the entire way : )
Bradley was about a year and a half old when we first took him to Disney if I remember correctly! And the biggest thing Renee and I learned was to go very slow, take the pace of your child. There will be things you skip/miss and it can be pretty tiring for first timers. Just remember to relax and have a great time!
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Bradley was about a year and a half old when we first took him to Disney if I remember correctly! And the biggest thing Renee and I learned was to go very slow, take the pace of your child. There will be things you skip/miss and it can be pretty tiring for first timers. Just remember to relax and have a great time!
I absolutely agree 100%! If you want to do more than your baby/toddler can keep up with, then bring a nanny. I made this mistake on my first trip: DD was 3 and MISERABLE because I kept pushing her. I was so disappointed and it was silly of me to expect her to completely change her routine and enjoy the lovely July weather in Orlando
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I think they're pretty spot on too. I never heard of the bassinet on a plane. DS (who's almost 2.5) has flown 3 times now and the biggest problem we've had so far was on the last flight as it was the first time he had his won seat and didn't want the seatbelt buckled - mini m&m's did the trick to settle him down enough to keep it on. We also brought a DVD player and an arsenal of snacks and toys (I like to to keep the happy meal toys (take without him knowing) when he gets one so that was he has something he's never seen before). The longest car trip we've taken is about 5 hours and we usually travel in the am or at night and as long as he has a movie to watch and food to eat he's good to go.
Are you flying with an infant or a toddler? They're very different experiences.
DD flew 13 times before her first birthday. My advice -- buy the child its own seat. You'll all be happier and safer. I've been on flights where there was so much turbulance they took away people's coffee cups. Yet folks still got to hold their kids. Besides, your baby is used to being in a carseat, maybe even for an extended period. But they aren't used to being restrained in mom's lap for 3 hours.
The carseat has to go in the window seat, so if you're flying with an older sibling who likes to look out the window, consider splitting up into two groups of parents and children. Maybe in consecutive rows or opposite sides of the aisle.
I'm not a big fan of the bulkhead row. Our carseat was FAA approved, but would't fit in the bulkhead seats (the arms don't fold up). And there's no underseat storage. I'm not thrilled about opening the overhead during flight.
If possible, try to travel when your child would be sleeping anyway. We found early morning to be great -- DD would fall back asleep.
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