Flying with a Toddler

Hey there.

We had our first trip on a plane not too long ago. We had plenty of snacks, books and small toys. ANything that is special to them that you know will calm them down.

Also lollipops (sugarfree if u prefer) for take of and landing as the sucking stops their ears from hurting.

Also it pays not to be to worried about what others think. If bubs is noisy or crying its what they do people need to accept that

We've flown a few times with DS at various ages from 5 months to two years. The last time (just before his second birthday) was probably the hardest because he's so mobile and understandably doesn't like sitting still for long periods of time. We took a little backpack on board filled with snacks/drinks/toys/books/stickers and just gave him one thing at a time to try and keep him occupied. re snacks - I second the minimum mess maximum time philosophy - those little boxes of raisins are good too. Takes DS ages to get the last ones out!

On a longer flight like the one you have planned you will be able to get up and go for walks up and down the plane which can kill some time too, esp when the little old ladies will want you to stop and chat :)

Good idea from sem to practice using headphones before you go!!