Hellobee Boards Topic: Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old

Hellobee Boards Topic: Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:35:43 +0000 SAHM0811 on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186645 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:31:32 +0000 SAHM0811 186645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I flew with my 5 week old (four separate flights, each about 5 hours!) and it wasn't too bad... My toddler was the more difficult one :/ I nursed a ton (she doesn't like pacis either) and baby wore a lot... Typical newborn care but just on a plane. I personally hate bringing too much on board, and i wasn't dependent on my boppy, so didn't bring my it... I just used the armrest and a small airline pillow. You can check in the car seat and stroller at initial check-in or at the gate, whatever you prefer. If at the initial check-in, you can just use your sling afterwards, but if you want to stroll all the way to the gate, the stroller does have to go through security with you which can be a little annoying... depends on your gear. If you gate check it, I guess it's also nice that it will be ready pretty much when you get off the plane at your arrival gate. If you check it in with luggage, you don't get it back til it's on the baggage claim carousel. Good luck! looch on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186620 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:40:12 +0000 looch 186620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Bring a change of clothes for you and your husband in your carry on, plus enough diapers for each hour of flight (doubled if more than 6 hours). Even though it's a night flight, you might be near someone that keeps their light on to read or whatever, so bring a light blanket to drape over your shoulder/baby's head to shield the light. Bring snacks for you to eat, you might not get to eat at the designated mealtimes...we've had this happen just about every flight for some reason! Good luck...most people are really cool about babies on board, but sometimes you do get those jerks! heffalump on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186402 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:41:11 +0000 heffalump 186402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No advice ... we have our first flight in a couple of weeks. Good luck! chopsuey on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186319 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:42:20 +0000 chopsuey 186319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Navy_Mommy: seriously. the bad thing is, my lo's 14 months old! haah :P Navy_Mommy on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186310 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:37:33 +0000 Navy_Mommy 186310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @chopsuey119: Why chew on some plastic fake nipple when the REAL DEAL is right there...? chopsuey on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186293 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:24:52 +0000 chopsuey 186293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Navy_Mommy: my Lo's the same way! Navy_Mommy on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186285 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:20:11 +0000 Navy_Mommy 186285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @skibobrown: I hadn't thought of that...great advice!!! And I'm going to Target tomorrow, I'll have to check for a travel Boppy. Navy_Mommy on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186283 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:18:05 +0000 Navy_Mommy 186283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @chopsuey119: NavyBaby won't take a paci....I've tried 7 different kinds and he'd much rather gnaw on my nip...hahaha Navy_Mommy on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186282 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:16:38 +0000 Navy_Mommy 186282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @cyneswith: I'm a total "lactivist;" I'll breastfeed anywhere. And if a dirty old man was staring at me I'd probably say something. I have no doubt in my mind I'll be able to breastfeed, I'd just rather have my pillow there! skibobrown on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186276 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:13:29 +0000 skibobrown 186276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The advice I've gotten is to nurse on the way up and down to help your baby adjust to the changing cabin pressure. (They need to swallow to keep their ears from hurting.) Also, have you seen the travel boppy? They take up a lot less space than the regular boppy. I think you can get them at Target. chopsuey on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186271 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:12:58 +0000 chopsuey 186271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ive flown tons of times with my Lo and have nursed her without problems. It's definitely easier flying with an infant than an older baby so you should be fine. I would take a paci if you have one and make sure you buy a huge bottle of water before you board! Good luck! cyneswith on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186264 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:09:50 +0000 cyneswith 186264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The only comment I have is that I HAVE seen successful nursing on a plane. So... it can be done? Just be prepared for a leer or two - there was a dirty old man across the aisle who was trying desperately to catch a peek, and that was WITH the dad holding up a receiving blanket for privacy. Ew. Navy_Mommy on "Flying Across the Country w/ a 10 Week Old" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-across-the-country-w-a-10-week-old#post-186258 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:04:28 +0000 Navy_Mommy 186258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Eeeeek...on Wednesday DH, NavyBaby, and I will be flying from San Francisco to Boston and I'm definitely freaking out a bit... It is an overnight flight so with any luck NavyBaby will just sleep the whole time, my plan is to have him in a ringsling so hopefully I can catch a few Zs myself! So...any advice on flying with an infant? What will I not survive without on the plane? What can I just check with our bags and not worry about? Also I'm considering bringing my Boppy as my carry-on. There won't be enough room in my bag to check it and although I CAN nurse without it, I'd rather not for a whole week. And since DH and I are sitting next to each other on the plane I might even be able to use it on the flight...am I completely nuts?? Thanks everyone!