https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:37:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386907 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 11:46:19 +0000 winter_wonder 2386907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to wish you luck on the flight. I hope everything goes smoothly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386813 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:55:01 +0000 ElbieKay 2386813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with everyone else. Don't lead with an apology. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386523 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:06:46 +0000 BSB 2386523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jojepie: We bought an extra seat and will be bringing our car seat on the plane and gate checking the other car seat and double snap and go stroller. We both plan on bringing a baby carrier. We are still figuring out when to start carrying them. I'm thinking before we get to security, I'll wear DD in my fly tai. DH will have his Ergo and will be pushing our stroller. He gets super warm so he might not want to wear his ergo until we are on the plane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386522 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:01:21 +0000 BSB 2386522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meganmp: omg! What a great tip! Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386507 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:19:36 +0000 misolee 2386507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.today.com/parents/why-you-shouldnt-give-out-goody-bags-while-flying-baby-1D80385611" rel="nofollow">http://www.today.com/parents/why-you-shouldnt-give-out-goody-bags-while-flying-baby-1D80385611</a></p> <p>Recently read this article about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386026 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:22:25 +0000 Mrs. Cheesecake 2386026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have flown with DS and DD and all those times I never thought about making these baggies. We had enough stuff to carry and worry about and to add this on would have been too much. I agree with pp that infants, especially when worn, just love the airplane noise and just fall right asleep. Toddlers are a little more difficult, but if you time a flight around nap time it's not as bad. I would recommend, wearing your babies when you are at the airport and boarding the plane. It frees your hands and makes it easier for you to prepare your seat for the flight - i.e. storing luggage, getting essentials out to put in the seat pocket for easy accessibility, etc. The added bonus is that your infant might just sleep though everything while being worn. DD was like this during her first flight at 3 months. DS on the other hand is a toddler so we made sure to time the flight around bedtime to ensure that he would sleep during most of the flight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2386003 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:50:18 +0000 meganmp 2386003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is beyond the bag thing, but I thought I'd throw this in there: my dad, who is a commercial pilot, recommends you ask the flight attendant to ask the pilot what time "top of descent" is. That is when you should start nursing/feeding them. You can't always feel the descent, but the pressure changes are starting, and it might be too late by the time you can feel it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385998 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:44:17 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2385998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lovely thought. Truly unnecessary.</p> <p>TBH, I will still wish for a different seat if babies cry even if you buttered me up with goodies.</p> <p>The best thing parents of babes/ children can do is to physically keep them contained in their seats. We all share the plane's air, so noise pollution is a consequence of flying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385911 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:34:23 +0000 MamaG 2385911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't waste the time. There will be other children on the flight as well. We flew for the first time when our daughter was about 6 months. Everyone was very considerate of her noise. She is older, I recognize, but she was happiest propped up looking at everyone. And everyone around us accommodated by smiling or making faces at her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385907 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:31:46 +0000 daniellemybelle 2385907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's very thoughtful of you but I don't think it's necessary. It's stressful enough to fly with babies - I wouldn't add this on in terms of preparation, distribution, etc.! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385880 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:17:41 +0000 lemondrop 2385880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't, they are babies and have just as much right to be in the plane as any grinch there. We've flown several times a year for the past 3.5 years and have only run into one miserable human being who asked to be moved. If you really feel the need, maybe just bring rations for the seats surrounding you. </p> <p>Like everyone else said, infants are the easy ones. It's when you have toddlers that everyone needs the booze. </p> <p>Have a couple bottles ready to feed, gas drops on hand, and a change of clothes (and diapers/wipes) for alllllll of you guys. You will do just fine! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385730 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:10:11 +0000 BSB 2385730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Great points! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385724 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:08:58 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2385724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And if it makes anyone feel better my three year old is a seat kicker. I feel terrible about it but it's really hard to control her legs the whole way through. It's quiet so sometimes I don't notice she's doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane/page/2#post-2385656 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:28:35 +0000 erinbaderin 2385656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry about it - remember that most of the people on the plane probably have kids at home and have been where you are. We recently flew to Vegas with our 20 month old and were feeling pretty guilty about the fact that he was a little bit restless at the beginning of the flight, but in line for taxis another couple came up to us and said that they had a 6 month old at home and seeing our baby made them miss him and now they wished they'd brought him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385644 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:20:09 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2385644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with @anya, it's the older kids who kick seats that are more annoying. I see plenty of adults exhibit selfish and irritating behavior on planes that is far worse than a baby crying. I think bags like this are overkill and give the impression that babies shouldn't be accepted on the plane like any other passenger paying a fare. I think it's fine to apologize in person to those directly around you if the babies get esp fussy. Otherwise just focus on taking care of your babies! Don't worry about what others think. If they can't have some compassion for parents traveling with little ones, their opinion is not worth even considering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385583 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:28:16 +0000 jlm22 2385583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like everyone else, I think it's super kind and thoughtful of you, but I don't think it's necessary! There are a lot more annoying things on an airplane other than crying babies. People who chew loud, snore, eat smelly food, etc aren't handing out ear plugs and treats! Atleast babies are cute to look at :) Good luck! (And save your money on the earplugs and candy for a treat for you and your babies. Not entitled strangers :) ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385561 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:21:30 +0000 Rockies11 2385561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like the sentiment of them, and I agree with pps that children have a right to be in public like the rest of us and shouldn't be apologized for. I just flew with my 8 month old and 2.5 year old solo and it was very bad with lots of screaming, but you really can't hear them all that well. In general people were very nice. The people that weren't nice to just glared a lot but didn't say anything.</p> <p>ETA: oh, and flying with older babies and toddlers is much much worse/problematic than infants! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385523 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:41:12 +0000 Anya 2385523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would feel really awkward about receiving this. Infants really aren't the problem on planes, even if they cry you can hardly hear it over the cabin noise. It's the ones old enough to kick the seats that are the problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385511 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:27:46 +0000 Freckles 2385511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that it's unnecessary. When I once flew alone with DD I was stressed out when she had a small meltdown, and when I offered to buy the men around me drinks they just laughed it off and all of them ended up having young kids of their own at home. It's part of life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385484 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:02:18 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2385484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and I don't know how long your flight is but I tend to err on the side of caution and bring one more bottle than I think I need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385481 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:59:29 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2385481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you need to worry about this at all. I think it'll be another thing to carry and worry about on your trip. People are generally very understanding about babies on planes. I've flown with lo1 probably seven or more times between ages 0-3 and never received one negative comment. We did bottles and pacis during takeoff and landing and she never cried for those parts. Also, I know what you mean about the gas/bloat on planes and thankfully that hasn't been a problem for my daughter. Maybe bring some gas drops and just cross that bridge when you get there! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385305 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:31:21 +0000 mediagirl 2385305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: with two babies, I would bring 2 mixed bottles! Security will let you through with anything you want when you have kids with you. They will screen the formula but you can take it. Just a tip. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385302 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:30:49 +0000 peachykeen 2385302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't. I've flown a lot with DD - when she was under 6 months she always slept gate to gate. When she was a little older, she was still mostly fine, except when she had an ear infection or a cold and her poor little ears hurt her so bad. People were really understanding despite the screaming on landing. I don't think little gifts would have changed anything, and they actually kind of make me uncomfortable because you shouldn't have to apologize in advance for traveling with your babies. Babies have as much right as anyone else to fly :happy: Hope everything goes smoothly for you and your family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385301 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:28:41 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2385301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring maybe 1 or 2 little bags for those that are sitting right there around you but you'll have enough stuff to juggle that you dont need to pack a ton of little goodie bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385266 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:55:36 +0000 JoJoGirl 2385266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did this. Our LO screamed most of the flight so it did help us feel better.. .and people WERE using the ear plugs we handed out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385258 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:48:15 +0000 Eko 2385258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually did this for our flight over Thanksgiving. DH did it himself so I didn't have to think or put any energy into it. It ended up being unnecessary as DS slept the entire time. But, they ended up as yummy snacks for us :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385197 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:26:57 +0000 LindsayLou 2385197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As someone who just flew with my 3 month old for the first time, 4 flights total, I do not think this is necessary. People are pretty understanding that babies may have issues on the flight. It happens. You do what you can. It sounds like you're doing a great job of planning ahead, but I wouldn't add this as one more thing to worry about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385195 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:21:04 +0000 Pumuckl 2385195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: We have been on a lot of planes with both kids and have never done anything like this. Depending on the plane layout you might be able to get a seat in the first row behind a "wall" and then you don't have the seat infront of you issue.</p> <p>Oh and I have found that feeding at take-off is unnecessary as long as my kids have their pacifiers. So that might also be an option for takeoff and landing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385194 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:18:47 +0000 HabesBabe 2385194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've flown twice with a toddler, and I offered to buy my row mates a drink since my little guy was squirmy and dropping cheerios everywhere. I think the bags are a little too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-my-first-flight-goodies-on-the-airplane#post-2385188 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 02:59:55 +0000 lamariniere 2385188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: I totally agree.</p> <p>We have been on many, many flights with our LOs. While the idea is definitely nice and considerate, I don't think parents should feel required to apologize for their children. I'm not saying you should let your kid scream and be an inconsiderate a-hole, but babies/small children are entitled to travel just like everyone else. It's part of life. </p>