https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:56:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-kids-covid-tips-for-fooddrink#post-2925504 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:45:42 +0000 alphagam84 2925504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids have been unvaccinated when flying so I try not to let them eat/drink during our flight if we can. When they want to eat, I tear off a bite, have them hold their breath, pull down their mask and then pop the food in and pull their mask up. Overkill? Maybe. I also ask people around me to pull up their masks, many people don't have them up properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-kids-covid-tips-for-fooddrink#post-2925499 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:33:46 +0000 Myicitygirl 2925499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Thanks Erin. I agree that the flight is considered relatively safe because of the constant circulation of air. My concern is not so much for us, but we will be visiting grandparents for the first time in 2 years, 2 of whom are dealing with serious medical illnesses, so it is imperative that we be extra careful for their sake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-kids-covid-tips-for-fooddrink#post-2925496 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:03:48 +0000 erinbaderin 2925496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should be good with most of those things (maybe not sandwiches or fruit - things that are generally dry) - basically anything where they can pull their masks down to take a bite and then raise them to chew. But honestly, I think it's probably not necessary. Let them take their mask off, eat a granola bar, and put it back on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-with-kids-covid-tips-for-fooddrink#post-2925495 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:44:16 +0000 Myicitygirl 2925495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! We will be flying cross country in a few days and I need some advice on what to pack for us to eat/drink during the long flight. My kids only received their first dose of the vaccine. We know to eat/drink when others are masked, keep the overhead vents blasting, wipe down all surfaces (par for the course) but I want to be prepared to stave off hangry kids and have mask-friendly snacks ready. </p> <p>Pre-covid I would have packed bagels, sandwiches, fruit, granola bars. But what is easy/clean to eat quickly with masks? My 7yo is a MESSY eater! My 9yo is a frustratingly SLOW eater. </p> <p>Has anyone flown with kids recently on a long flight? Any tips on foods and drinks that worked? I asked @Mrs. Bee in the comments on her post: <a href="https://www.hellobee.com/2021/10/27/headed-to-the-us/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hellobee.com/2021/10/27/headed-to-the-us/</a><br /> but hoping for any and all advice! </p> <p>I was thinking about using their old Foogo straw cups for water so they can drink without having to expose their entire mouth to drink. My husband thinks that is unnecessary.</p> <p>Thanks in advance!!! </p>