Comments on: Long Haul Airplane Travel With Young Kids, Part 1: Planning Flight & Jet Lag

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:06:23 +0000

Hi. Visiting from SITS! Great tips. I’m thinking some of them might even work for my husband!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:01:40 +0000

The longest flight I’ve taken was 8 hours from JFK to Frankfurt. I can’t imagine doing it with an infant. I salute you.
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By: Debby

Debby — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:41:47 +0000

I love LaJolla, lived there for about 8 months. We visit often to go eat at The Spot and look at the seals. Merry Christmas.
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By: Eclipsepearl

Eclipsepearl — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:58:11 +0000

Wow, I used to live in Hong Kong and I can’t imagine that 14 hour flight and a baby who didn’t sleep. Did you have a baby carrier? I found that was magic with my kids. Having her in a car seat, in her own seat would have probably helped. I fly alone with three between Europe and California about twice a year, since each was 4 months old. I also would dive into free lavs, if available… I would also recommend getting babies out of business. Yes, bring her to the back if you need to.

I agree to try to follow the baby’s schedule BUT I hate to see the unhelpful tip to fly when the baby naps. As a Flight Attendant, I saw this go wrong SO MANY times. Especially for shorter flights, babies are easier in the morning and flights are more likely to be on time.

Yes, once I had a 10 monther sleep a whooping 20 minutes of an 11 1/2 hour flight. Luckily, it was half empty and while he didn’t sleep, he didn’t fuss or cry either. Was glad I brought all those new toys! It was also a daytime flight so while I expected him to sleep *some*, I didn’t realize it would be a marathon (especially on my pregnant-at-time self).

I never let my babies cry alone but I do keep the lights down and everything quiet. With toddlers, I talk to them. I also let them wake up in California when it’s light out. Okay, the first day or two, it’s 5am but they quickly make it more reasonable and are at least not in a cranky, zombie state.
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By: Ms. Mama

Ms. Mama — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:15:35 +0000

We dont plan on doing much airline travel, but thanks for these tips. I am going to send the link to a friend who lives oddly, in Hong Kong with her family!
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By: a H.I.T.

a H.I.T. — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:53:43 +0000

I’ll have to share these tips with my sister who frequently travels and just added a newborn into the mix.
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By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:15:07 +0000

Belated congrats on your SITS day!
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By: Rhiannon

Rhiannon — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:05:56 +0000

What fantastic advice! No one likes jet lag. YUCK!
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By: Éimí (Amy in Gaelic)

Éimí (Amy in Gaelic) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:07:05 +0000

I can’t even imagine what that must have been like. I know I’m a day late and a dollar short, but happy sits day none the less!
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By: The Redhead Riter

The Redhead Riter — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:16:52 +0000

I hate flying. I am air sick the whole time and nothing helps…iggg
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