Flying w/ baby ?

In Patricks 20 months of life he has been to Ireland 3 times & Oregon twice!!!!

At the age of 1 they are still pretty good (mind you both my flights were 6+ hours long! So Florida will be a breeze)

Best advise:
When you are flying off & landing make sure Aidan is either drinking a bottle or s^cking on a dodi. That will prevent their ears from hurting.
If you want to be extra cautious give him a small dose of tylenol before you leave.

Take some things that Aidan loves to keep him busy.

Even if it's warm out carry a light blanket just in case it's chilly on the plane.

Never go anywhere without Cheerios!!

Have an extra bottle w/ water. sometimes the planes are VERY dry.


I think that's about it!!!

We flew w/Paul from San Francisco to New York when he was only 3 and 1/2 months old, and then we flew again when he was 6 and 1/2 months old and both time were a breeze, but I was very careful about making sure he was drinking or sukking on a Binky during take-off and landing.

We also stayed in a hotel w/him for 2 nights right before we moved. Since your baby is almost 1 year, you'll need to borrow a crib from the hotel. Bring along one of the baby's freshly washed crib pads and sheets - your baby will appreciate the familiar smell of home, even though it's a strange crib.

Also bring along a few of your baby's 'creature comforts' - favorite toys, blankets, Binkies, etc. A good idea is to also bring a brand new toy that might do a really great job of distracting the child, if he becomes cranky. Nothing works better than something new to explore!

Bring plenty of water - planes do tend to dehydrate people. Try to keep the baby's diet consistent, even though you will be traveling - this is not the time to try a new food and upset his/her tummy.

Bring a cheap umbrella stroller to check in - these are only like $13, so if the schmucky airline breaks it, you won't cry!

Lastly, call your airline NOW and ask what the requirements are for a safety/booster seat for your baby. Infants are required to be in infant carriers that are FAA approved. I don't know for sure what the requirements are for a toddler, since we haven't traveled w/Paul since he outgrew the infant seat.

Try to have fun, even though it can be a little stressful to travel with a young child!

Even if he does scream. DO not feel embarrased. I hate when people give looks. They are babies this is how they communicate DEAL W/ IT!!