What to take for turbulence-free plane journeys:
At the airport
- Give the kids identity wristbands with your name and number on
- Bright hat or jumper to help you spot them in a crowd
- Two or three light layers of clothing rather than big thick woollies
- Reins or harness for your toddler
- Baby sling or baby carrier
- Sandwiches to eat while you wait to check in
- Clear plastic bags to take liquids and creams through airport security
- Lightweight buggy that folds up easily when you board
In your flight bag
- Nappies, nappy sacks, wipes, cream, changing mat
- Separate mini changing bag containing a single nappy, wipes and mini-pot of cream: no room in an airplane loo for a hefty changing bag
- Blanket, cuddly toy and teething ring
- Sippy cup and bib for toddlers
- Travel potty with spare liners – potty-training toddlers can’t be expected to queue for long
- Small wrapped gifts to distract or reward the kids
- Lollipops for take-off and landing
- Medicines, epi-pens or inhalers plus spares in the hold luggage
- Wipes, tissues and anti-bacterial gel
In their hand luggage
- Favourite cuddly toys. Remember to grab these from the beds or cot when you set off as they are flight essentials.
- Favourite books or magazines, colouring, puzzle or sticker books plus pencils, travel Etch-a-Sketch or MagnaDoodle. Avoid games or toys with lots of tiny pieces unless they’re magnetic travel games
- DS, PSP, personal stereo or MP3 players loaded with their favourite games, music or audio books. Don’t forget the earphones and spare batteries.
- Lots of ideas for travel games (see our favourites here)
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Reply to travelling with a 4 month old on a plane
Hi there - I wanted to share with you my personal experience of flying with my (then) 4 month old daughter. It's easy! I was still breastfeeding and for take off and landing I had her latched on which prevented any potential ear problems. The safety belts aren't much use but the airline wouldn't let me keep her in the baby bjorn so I just had her cradled on my knee. This is great for short flights.
Our first long haul was a different story! Every bit of turbulence you have to lift the baby out of the cot. In the end I found it easier to put a pillow under my arm and let her sleep on me (or my husband) strapped under the safety belt.
I hope this helps! My daughter is now 18 months old and we just returned from Australia (to the UK) long haul and this was also fine. I think the key is - we mum's (and dads) just need to relax.
flying with baby
im pregnant and expecting in june.my husband wants to think about going on holiday in oct when the baby is 4month old.i havent a clue what idb have to take on plane and on the holiday for baby,can anybody help me?thank you.