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I'm taking my 6 month year old on a 4 hour flight and i'm kinda of nervous. anyone have experiences or suggestions. thanks
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1.) If possible, buy a seat for your child. Here I talk about it's importance:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuzCyPcceRfxbsmok0f_jRPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081016015002AASP55j&show=7#profile-info-qgIGOJQOaa
2.) Pack plenty of things to entertain your baby. A few soft toys, a comfort blankie, etc.
2.) You are allowed to take a stroller with you for your journey, and it will not count towards your checked baggage limit. All airlines differ on what kind of stroller you are allowed to take, but all allow an umbrella stroller.Check with your airline to see if they will allow a bigger one. Here is a link that talks about the procedure for gate checking your stroller:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnKvCt1q1JVJISfMQUsXcyPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081005224258AAmgcGm&show=7#profile-info-942f313b2c81b37310c7808f5ed1d1a9aa
3.) Liquid and powder formula, milk, juice, baby food, and water are allowed in quantities over 3oz (100ml). Here is a link that will give you all the details:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApaVhxxUaNiiEsDfths2ADjty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081002064751AAqUtKH&show=7#profile-info-Y3IuVmeiaa
4.) Many parents are concerned about pressure changes in their childs ears, but honesty, I've never had problems with my children. In fact, not all children have problems with pressure changes in their ears. The "popping" is what helps to equalize the pressure changes, so it is actually the result you want. What you do *not* want, is for them not to be able to "pop" their ears.
Make sure your child has a check-up with the doctor to ensure s/he is healthy enough to fly. Doctors recommend that anyone sick (stuffed up or already having an earache), not take the flight. My husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick. If your child seems to have problems equalizing pressure in his/her ears, here are some ways to help:
For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent - about an hour before landing), the best ways to alleviate ear pressure are to:
1. If your child is nursing, nurse him/her
2. Give him/her something to drink (formula, juice, water - it doesn't matter)
3. Give him/her a pacifier to suck on
4. Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out, at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears
5. Gently but with some pressure, rub his/her neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.
6. Give him something to eat.
6.) Other tips:
-Keep your diaper bag well stocked with what you will need
-Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child
-Bring any medications that you might need for your child should s/he get sick or that s/he takes regularly.
-Don't be afraid to get up and walk the aisles with your child
-Keep your calm. If you get stressed out, your child can pick up on it and it will make the travel that much harder
-Do NOT plan on giving your child medicine with the hopes of it making him/her sleep on the plane. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
-Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it
I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 9&6, 11 months and currently pregnant with #4). At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international & domestic flights a year as a family. Due to this, I have written a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives up to date security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
1.) If possible, buy a seat for your child. Here I talk about it's importance:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuzCyPcceRfxbsmok0f_jRPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081016015002AASP55j&show=7#profile-info-qgIGOJQOaa
2.) Pack plenty of things to entertain your baby. A few soft toys, a comfort blankie, etc.
2.) You are allowed to take a stroller with you for your journey, and it will not count towards your checked baggage limit. All airlines differ on what kind of stroller you are allowed to take, but all allow an umbrella stroller.Check with your airline to see if they will allow a bigger one. Here is a link that talks about the procedure for gate checking your stroller:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnKvCt1q1JVJISfMQUsXcyPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081005224258AAmgcGm&show=7#profile-info-942f313b2c81b37310c7808f5ed1d1a9aa
3.) Liquid and powder formula, milk, juice, baby food, and water are allowed in quantities over 3oz (100ml). Here is a link that will give you all the details:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApaVhxxUaNiiEsDfths2ADjty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081002064751AAqUtKH&show=7#profile-info-Y3IuVmeiaa
4.) Many parents are concerned about pressure changes in their childs ears, but honesty, I've never had problems with my children. In fact, not all children have problems with pressure changes in their ears. The "popping" is what helps to equalize the pressure changes, so it is actually the result you want. What you do *not* want, is for them not to be able to "pop" their ears.
Make sure your child has a check-up with the doctor to ensure s/he is healthy enough to fly. Doctors recommend that anyone sick (stuffed up or already having an earache), not take the flight. My husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick. If your child seems to have problems equalizing pressure in his/her ears, here are some ways to help:
For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent - about an hour before landing), the best ways to alleviate ear pressure are to:
1. If your child is nursing, nurse him/her
2. Give him/her something to drink (formula, juice, water - it doesn't matter)
3. Give him/her a pacifier to suck on
4. Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out, at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears
5. Gently but with some pressure, rub his/her neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.
6. Give him something to eat.
6.) Other tips:
-Keep your diaper bag well stocked with what you will need
-Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child
-Bring any medications that you might need for your child should s/he get sick or that s/he takes regularly.
-Don't be afraid to get up and walk the aisles with your child
-Keep your calm. If you get stressed out, your child can pick up on it and it will make the travel that much harder
-Do NOT plan on giving your child medicine with the hopes of it making him/her sleep on the plane. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
-Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it
I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 9&6, 11 months and currently pregnant with #4). At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international & domestic flights a year as a family. Due to this, I have written a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives up to date security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
my infant does not like to be left alone AT ALL?
Q. my son is 10 months old and for almost all of his life he does not like to be left alone in a room. we cant leave the room without him SCREAMING to the top of his lungs. he wont sit in his crib and just play. i cant even use the bathroom by myself because he can NOT be alone. i was reading about children with attachment disorders but i am unsure if this is what the problem is..has anyone ever experienced this with their children or does anyone know what i could do to help him feel comfort with being left alone?
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@Jeremy - you literally just made me cry! You physically discipline a child for expressing their emotions?!?!?!!! What is wrong with you!! They are a CHILD not a DOG!! I hate think of what the consequence would be for spilling milk, or forgetting a toy out, what 50 lashes on the back with a iron rod?? That is the most terrible thing I have ever heard! I could never imagine hitting my child for crying! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! I am just dumbfounded right now..... OhMiGod, it just makes me sick...
Anyway to answer the question. More than likely when your son was younger you didnt take care of his needs quick enough and he never developed a good sence of trust. So when you leave the room he honestly doesn't know if you will ever come back. Best thing to do is show him you will. If you leave and he starts to cry go back immediately, if he wants to be picked up do it, take vare of his needs before he starts crying. This way he will learn that no matter what you will always be there for him. Once he learns that he won't care where go, cuz he knows you will always come back.
@Jeremy - you literally just made me cry! You physically discipline a child for expressing their emotions?!?!?!!! What is wrong with you!! They are a CHILD not a DOG!! I hate think of what the consequence would be for spilling milk, or forgetting a toy out, what 50 lashes on the back with a iron rod?? That is the most terrible thing I have ever heard! I could never imagine hitting my child for crying! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! I am just dumbfounded right now..... OhMiGod, it just makes me sick...
Anyway to answer the question. More than likely when your son was younger you didnt take care of his needs quick enough and he never developed a good sence of trust. So when you leave the room he honestly doesn't know if you will ever come back. Best thing to do is show him you will. If you leave and he starts to cry go back immediately, if he wants to be picked up do it, take vare of his needs before he starts crying. This way he will learn that no matter what you will always be there for him. Once he learns that he won't care where go, cuz he knows you will always come back.
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