Comments on: Tykes on a Plane: Ten Tips for Traveling With Babies http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/07/tykes-on-a-plane-ten-tips-for-traveling-with-babies/ The latest Lifestyle news and blog posts from ABC News contributors and bloggers. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ms. D http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/07/tykes-on-a-plane-ten-tips-for-traveling-with-babies/#comment-1546574 Ms. D Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:25:07 +0000 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/?p=92731#comment-1546574 You know, this is maybe the first article about babies I've read where the writer realizes that, for the most part, it's not up to other to accomodate the parents. A 20-minute meltdown? I WISH that was the worst I've ever experienced. In fact, that's about my tolerance level for a kid. Sure, they have their moments, but if the "moment" lasts longer than that it's usually because the parent isn't doing their job...not being ready to help them clear their ears on takeoff, not bringing along distractions, flying at inappropriate times, ignoring the kid (hey, their temper-tantrum doesn't bother ME!), etc.. Yes, bring toys, books, games, etc. Yes, be prepared to nurse and have bottles available to help clear those little ears. Yes, see if you can get a little space (though I would recommend just paying for a seat for the kid...you wouldn't just carry your kid in a car, why in a plane? They should be in their own seat in a car seat, just in case). As far as the "witching hour" goes, I would also implore parents to avoid trying overnight flights until the kid is at least 5 years old (assuming that an alternative is available, which it usually is for domestic travel). As mentioned, the airport, plane, etc., are just too stimulating, and an aware but immature child will not cope well with that. Realize that most people are trying to sleep on overnight flights, and your munchkin is not appreciated until he/she will just pass out with the rest of us. LS You know, this is maybe the first article about babies I’ve read where the writer realizes that, for the most part, it’s not up to other to accomodate the parents. A 20-minute meltdown? I WISH that was the worst I’ve ever experienced. In fact, that’s about my tolerance level for a kid. Sure, they have their moments, but if the “moment” lasts longer than that it’s usually because the parent isn’t doing their job…not being ready to help them clear their ears on takeoff, not bringing along distractions, flying at inappropriate times, ignoring the kid (hey, their temper-tantrum doesn’t bother ME!), etc.. Yes, bring toys, books, games, etc. Yes, be prepared to nurse and have bottles available to help clear those little ears. Yes, see if you can get a little space (though I would recommend just paying for a seat for the kid…you wouldn’t just carry your kid in a car, why in a plane? They should be in their own seat in a car seat, just in case). As far as the “witching hour” goes, I would also implore parents to avoid trying overnight flights until the kid is at least 5 years old (assuming that an alternative is available, which it usually is for domestic travel). As mentioned, the airport, plane, etc., are just too stimulating, and an aware but immature child will not cope well with that. Realize that most people are trying to sleep on overnight flights, and your munchkin is not appreciated until he/she will just pass out with the rest of us.

LS

]]> By: wanda w http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/07/tykes-on-a-plane-ten-tips-for-traveling-with-babies/#comment-1527891 wanda w Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:58:55 +0000 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/?p=92731#comment-1527891 Here's my idea - and PLEASE pass this one on to the airlines.... Seat ALL families with small children at the BACK of the plane. That way, they board first and aren't in the way of other passengers; they are near the restrooms; they are near 'like' passengers (who will understand when the kid behind them relentlessly kicks their seat); and they can disembark after all the other hub-bub is over. Hey, they put the rich passengers and the long-legged passengers in their own sections, so why not the baby section? I'd love to see this idea implemented! Here’s my idea – and PLEASE pass this one on to the airlines….
Seat ALL families with small children at the BACK of the plane. That way, they board first and aren’t in the way of other passengers; they are near the restrooms; they are near ‘like’ passengers (who will understand when the kid behind them relentlessly kicks their seat); and they can disembark after all the other hub-bub is over. Hey, they put the rich passengers and the long-legged passengers in their own sections, so why not the baby section?
I’d love to see this idea implemented!

]]> By: dave french http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/07/tykes-on-a-plane-ten-tips-for-traveling-with-babies/#comment-1526151 dave french Sun, 15 Jul 2012 09:13:25 +0000 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/?p=92731#comment-1526151 Most importantly. Just because you can fly with a baby does not mean you SHOULD. Try thinking of everyone else. Most importantly.
Just because you can fly with a baby does not mean you SHOULD.
Try thinking of everyone else.

]]> By: Kim K http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/07/tykes-on-a-plane-ten-tips-for-traveling-with-babies/#comment-1526021 Kim K Sun, 15 Jul 2012 04:22:04 +0000 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/?p=92731#comment-1526021 I have traveled by myself with my first son from age 6 moths to age 5, and now a 3 month old by myself! It has been hard at times, but yes to nursing on the plane. It totally helps! Esp when my 5 year old was little, I use to fill his backpack up with toys from dollar store (cheap) that he has never seen before. It keeps them occupied! I have traveled by myself with my first son from age 6 moths to age 5, and now a 3 month old by myself! It has been hard at times, but yes to nursing on the plane. It totally helps! Esp when my 5 year old was little, I use to fill his backpack up with toys from dollar store (cheap) that he has never seen before. It keeps them occupied!

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