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Tips for flying with 18-month old baby?

We will be flying with our baby for the first time this coming week. He is 18 months old, a good walker, and very easy going. I'm hoping for some general tips and also have some specific questions.

*Will we be allowed to take applesauce cups and yogurt through security, or do those count as liquids?

*On a road trip yesterday, our baby showed signs that maybe he's starting to have problems with motion sickness. Is there any way we can keep him feeling OK for the flight?

It's not a very long flight--just a couple hours--and we're not changing planes at all, so as these things go, it's pretty straightforward. We bought a seat for him and will be taking his car seat with us on the plane. I'm assuming planes don't have the metal things that you can just click your car seat onto, like our car does. Is that right?

Any other tips? Both my husband and I are experienced travelers and inexperienced parents, so all help accepted.

Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Any fluids or snacks for babies and children are allowed. There are motion sickness meds for babies but be sure to get them from your doctor so the dosage is safe. Make sure he has a blankie or stuffed animal that makes him feel comfortable. Also make sure he doesn't have an ear infection prior to traveling as the pressure can make them burst (trust me not fun). The do not have anchors like in the car but the seat belt will be enough. Just try to keep him occupied or sleeping. It's a short trip so it shouldn't be too hard.

  • 1 decade ago

    I took my son on a plane when he was round about that age. I do no that they won t let you take a car seat on the plane as the baby will have to sit on your lap. That's why babys under 2 go free because they dont take up a seat on the plane. i made sure my son had a good sleep before we went so he was a happy chappy while flying. Also take a favourite toy with you so he can play with it on your lap.. hope it all go s well. x

  • 1 decade ago

    Get them used to ear plugs or ear muffs so they won't feel the discomfort of the air pressure in the cabin. Get a portable CD player for him to watch his favourite cartoons. Let him be himself but make him stay in his seat. People on planes are usually very considerate of babies on planes, I know I am. Enjoy your flight.

  • breath
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    5 years ago

    i think of that the flying is often toughest on the babies. In December we had to fly to Florida for a unexpected loss of life contained in the kinfolk, so we additionally took income, and enable our on the time 19 month previous sit down on our lap. She grew to become into and continues to be very lively, and cant stand sitting in one spot for a protracted time. What we discovered worked terrific grew to become into video games, video clips, etc. We invested the money on a decrease priced transportable dvd participant, via fact that we've numerous youngsters we offered 2, yet they have them for around $sixty 5 at maximum places that sell electronics. yet that grew to become into great, via fact she purely had the headphones on and enjoyed watching a number of her popular exhibits!! i'd advise Cailou, Thomas the practice, Bob the Builder, obtainable Manny, and another favorites. We tried to maintain it stuctured, we had a time set aside for snacks, one set aside for quiet time/nap, a while for the action picture, and a while for play (in our case coloring, yet you could additionally deliver little automobiles, or some style of boy activites. We additionally introduced a small image album full of kinfolk, acquaintances, pets, etc. She enjoyed dealing with and pointing all of the failings out!! in any different case i think of you have all of it lined. attempt to alter diapers and do potty breaks in the process the layovers, considering little tiny bathing room isn't precisely appropriate for that! in any different case, have a great time such as your loved ones, and better of luck!!

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