Should I take baby on a 15 hour flight?

Ok, I have flown with my son who is now 20 months old 3 times, 9 months, 1 year, and 18 months. It is not a piece of cake, especially since the first time and the last time were by myself. We flew from West coast to East coast, and 6- 8 hours is a long time when things don't go as planned. The baby may not notice but if it doesn't go smoothly, just remember you have a 14 hour flight home. Without your husband, I wouldn't recommend it, it is hard by yourself, cause remember too, if the baby is fussy and you get irritated the baby will sense it and be worse.

Also you don't just need to consider the flight but the time change, change in environment, look at the whole picture, and since your husband is nervous, use that to your advantage to the family when you say No, cause its not only you, but your hubby too.

My advice is no, the people who don't have kids might not understand but those who do will.

I have traveled with children long distance. Babies often do better than older children as they sleeping a lot. The question is will you really enjoy yourself at the wedding having to take care of your baby? I am sure your cousin will be fine if you explain the situation and send her a nice gift.

However, this could also be a wonderful opportunity for your family to meet your child. This might be an easy way to see the whole family and not having to run around later to see them all. There is something said for that. If you are prepared well have some activities on hand etc. traveling is not that bad. I always buy Hyland'rs Teething Tablets for traveling. They are natural and harmless. They have a relaxing effect on the child. I give mine 1-3 at take off and landing. http://www.hylands.com/products/teething.php

We used Lufthansa for our last flight and had a great experience. They where very attentive to us as a family. We never have encountered that with any other airline in the past.

GO MOMMY GO!!!

I have a 7 month old son... Since he was 2.5 mo he has probably flown over 50 hours... We live in Nashville, TN (US) and have flown truly the world over. Africa, Europe, Asia.... Wherever we want and he is wonderful. Just do the normal routine, except it is done on the plane....

My reasons are as follows:

1) That is awesome bonding time

2) Travel is the best gift I could hope to give my son - yes even at such an early age

3) Practice for future travel

4) A change of scenery - who doesn't need that

5) Photo Ops! One of my favorite ones of my lil boy is us standing in front of the Great Pyramids.

I wouldn't go. If your husband isn't going to be there, then you shouldn't bother going. Esp. with the cost of that flight and all the hassle. Save that money for when you BOTH can go somewhere. I know that they want to meet the baby and you feel bad to disappoint them ( my husband's grandparents/aunts etc in Spain) and I used to feel the same way... until I realized, shoot, they can come fly over here ANYTIME they want to see the baby! It's not your job to go there to show them the baby, it's a 2 way street, and it's easier for them to come here then you to shuffle the baby out there. I think you shoudl tell them that your husband prefer you not go until you all can go as a family to see them (which may be next year, or 5 years) and send them a wedding card. That's all.

Nothing about that trip sounds like a good idea or enjoyable in any way. If it is your cousin, why are your in-laws going to the destination wedding?

But nonetheless, I would not go out of the country, by myself, with a baby. Basically seems like a no-brainer to me, especially considering it is your husband's side of the family...and even HE is not going.

No, you shouldn't. A 15 hour flight will be extremely uncomfortable for the baby, and it will also be uncomfortable for the other passengers who will have to listen to a lot of crying.

You should either have someone in your family look after the baby while you go alone to the wedding, or you shouldn't go at all.

the only thing u will be consirned about is the baby in a new suurounding. the flight should be a piece of cake. babies usually sleep alot on planes. sometimes they like to get down and play so bring some toys. when you take your baby to a new place they havent been to, they are a bit hesitant at first but they get used to it fairly fast. just dont let everyone immidiattly hold your baby when you get there. let your child adjust to them first.

Can you? Sure. Is it a good idea? No! You, the baby and your fellow passangers will probably not have the most enjoyable plane ride...

You should!

A little story: My sister-in-law cousin left her son with her relatives when she went on a vacation, and her son was crying. So the relatives took her son to the doctor and the doctor have him a shot to stop crying. And now, her son is totally blind! But his mom realize what she have done.