https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 23:37:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718291 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:03:27 +0000 PurplePeony 1718291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO and I have both been sick since we flew a couple weeks ago. It doesn't seem to be getting better, so we both have doctor's appointments today. :( Oh, and we also gave it to DH, but he seems to be bouncing back more quickly. Gaahh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718290 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:03:05 +0000 erwoo 1718290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm always armed with non-natural Clorox antibacterial wipes to wipe down the entire area we sit in, including the windows! Not surprised that the tray table has the most germs. I'm so grossed out just thinking about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718275 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:58:32 +0000 mrsjyw 1718275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@googly-eyes: Ugh! I don't doubt it... he was only 8.5 months last year. he'll be 22 months for our family vaca this year and INTO EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718271 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:57:13 +0000 googly-eyes 1718271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I did the same but it gets harder as LO gets older and gets her hands on everything! The last couple trips we've been on have resulted in colds, fevers... Pretty sure at least one of which was from the plane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718172 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:31:21 +0000 looch 1718172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The grossest part of the plane is the seat back pocket, so don't put anything in there unless it's in a bag. I use the air sick bag as a container for water bottles, as an example. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718141 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:21:57 +0000 matador84 1718141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I have the target citrus antibacterial...I'm gonna need something stronger!!! </p> <p>I don't care if I get sick, i am paranoid about kids getting sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718012 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:51:46 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1718012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It just did not surprise me at all that planes were so germy! I always carry hand sanitizer but some germs you honestly can't avoid. I also ride the subway every day sooooo.... ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1718001 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:49:21 +0000 blackbird 1718001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew a couple weeks ago and promptly picked up a summer cold the day I got home :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1717985 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:44:55 +0000 mrsjyw 1717985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wiped everything I could get my hands on with antibacterial wipes when we flew with DS last summer. YUCK. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1717984 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:44:54 +0000 lawbee11 1717984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gah! We're flying in a little over a week and I am such a germophobe. Will not be touching the tray tables! I'm going to get some disinfecting wipes, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/germs-on-planes#post-1717981 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:42:38 +0000 matador84 1717981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad was a baggage handler and worked on planes for 40 years. My parents have always said planes are some of the germiest places around! Gag...flying next week wth the kids and antibacterial wipes in tow.</p> <p><a href="http://m.today.com/news/oh-no-filthy-secrets-about-germ-exposure-during-airline-travel-1D79826980?cid=social_20140624_26590306" rel="nofollow">http://m.today.com/news/oh-no-filthy-secrets-about-germ-exposure-during-airline-travel-1D79826980?cid=social_20140624_26590306</a> </p>