Comments on: Flying with infants and toddlers – 10 tried and tested tips https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:11:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-2322 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:11:35 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-2322 In reply to Peter Matè.

Hi Peter, for a long flight overseas a layover doesn’t really have any added value. I’d try to find a flight as direct as possible, as a layover will only add more travel time. At 1 years old we always just had our son on our lap or we’d both move to the side a bit so he could lie down in the middle to sleep (we’re budget travelers and were happy we didn’t have to get a seat for him yet!). It’s a looong flight with a child in your lap though and at 1 years old she’s probably to big for a bassinet. Not all airlines will let you book a seat I think. If do want to get her a seat, you probably need to bring an airline approved car seat. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Peter Matè https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-2321 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:54:47 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-2321 Hi everyone!
I’m going to be travelling, with my 1 year old daughter to Washington DC, from London for Christmas this year, and I just wanted to know whether an hour and a half layover is a good idea, and whether I should book a ticket where she sits on lap or actually get a seat for her.
Looking forward to your answers.
Peter

]]> By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1819 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:38:52 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1819 In reply to Karen.

Wow Karen, that’s quite a trip! Main thing is not to expect too much me-time or sleep during your flights. Our son is 5 now and perfectly happy with watching the onboard entertainment or the ipad. He’s not very good yet at entertaining himself, but he loves listening to audiobooks and music on his mp3 player, so we make sure we upload some new books to it before we leave. When he gets bored of watching movies or playing games, I keep him entertained with some snacks, games or by reading to him. I think at that age they’re quite easy to travel with 🙂 Just make sure you have enough new things to offer them. Pack some travel games, pens and paper, stickers, (comic) books and look up some fun (word) games you can play together.

]]> By: Karen https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1818 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:20:04 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1818 I am traveling more than 30 hrs on 4 legs of a journey beginning in Africa and eventually the US with 2 of my grandchildren ages 5 and 7. Any tips for that age? They are very experienced international travelers. I am also an experienced international traveler, just not with children. Help?

]]> By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1722 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:40:14 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1722 In reply to cynthia severson.

Thanks Cynthia, I hope our tips will help your sister!

]]> By: cynthia severson https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1721 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:01:47 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1721 What a brilliant article! I forwarded this to my younger sister, she is a new mom, hope this article helps her.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1259 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:06:48 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1259 In reply to Violeta.

So glad we could help! Staying relaxed yourself is definitely one of the keys to success. You’ve got this! Good luck!

]]> By: Violeta https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-1245 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:12:24 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-1245 I’m taking my little 1 year old in an 8 hour international flight. I am super excited and terrified at the same time! Your post gave me some reassurance and great tips! Von vojage!!

]]> By: Lisa (Travel Loving Family) https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-141 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:07:57 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-141 Oh completely agree with so many of your points above! You have been on even more flights than us with toddler in tow. Breastfeeding is the best when flying in particular:) My eldest just used to fall asleep under his hootie hider for the entire flight. Stopovers are also great as you say above. Thanks for linking to #MondayEscapes

]]> By: Nanouk | Digital Nomad with Kids https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-140 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:17:19 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-140 Aw, Jace is so little in these pictures! I only know him as a 3yo 😮 He is really a globetrotter! I’ve never been on so many flights and I’m 31 😮
Your tips are great! Especially the one about being relaxed and accepting that you don’t have any me-time. For digital nomads, one of the often given productivity tip is to work on flights… Ha! Not possible with kids 😉 #mondayescapes

]]> By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-139 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:20:49 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-139 In reply to Kerry.

Thanks for commenting Kerry! Glad you found our tips helpful!

]]> By: Lisa https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-138 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:19:31 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-138 In reply to Fiona Cambouropoulos.

Never thought of that, Fiona! I think any type of travel with triplets would be quite an adventure…

]]> By: Kerry https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-137 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:03:06 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-137 Wow a globetrotter indeed! These are fab tips thank you! #MondayEscapes

]]> By: Fiona Cambouropoulos https://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/10-tips-for-flying-with-infants-and-toddlers/#comment-136 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:12:59 +0000 http://www.flipflopglobetrotters.com/?p=1588#comment-136 A good list of tips, it was never an option for us with triplets as we didn’t have enough adults to kids! #MondayEscapes

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