https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:57:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810597 Sun, 26 May 2013 22:42:23 +0000 Myicitygirl 810597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: I recommend wearing cargo pants on the flight. Then you can put diapers, diaper cream and wipes in the cargo pockets (obviously diaper cream has to be in your carryon bag during the security checks) and not have to carry a bunch of items and juggle the baby if you have to change your baby on the plane. </p> <p>Also, I carried cleaning wipes with me to wipe down the arm rests and seat back tray as soon as I sat down, because the baby touches everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810588 Sun, 26 May 2013 22:24:41 +0000 wheres_c 810588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just flew to London solo with my 4 mo....he slept the entire way. I agree, request a bassinet at check in. If there are none available, ask if they can block the seat next to you. You'll have more room that way.<br /> I would put her to bed when she gets sleepy, which will probably be late, UK time. B adjusted himself after a few days on his own, but you probably won't be there long enough.<br /> I borrowed a travel for but B wouldn't sleep in it, so I co-slept too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810547 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:44:47 +0000 lamariniere 810547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurpleUnicorn: we flew with DS as a lap baby, so we did not pay for his ticket. I think the bassinet is based on availability, and probably the type of airplane, so it definitely doesn't hurt to request it. </p> <p>Also, going along with what @yoursilverlining said, bring a change of clothes for yourself too! Last summer, DS threw up all over me not once, but twice (!!!) on another transatlantic flight and I basically sat in puke-covered clothing for more than half of the trip. It was absolutely awful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810544 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:44:24 +0000 travelgirl1 810544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurpleUnicorn: Oh and good idea about the finger to suck. I'll buy some new pacis too, just in case she will entertain one for five minutes. I thought I would take the insert for the Ergo, as it could give her a nice cushion for when she's sleeping. The flight there will be at midnight so that will be a good one, but the flight home will be noon UK time and get back to TO at 2.30pm so that'll be interesting!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810537 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:39:10 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 810537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: i totally did not know you request a bassinet on the plane! maybe that is because i selected to option to have L sit on my lap? did you have pay extra for a bassinet? just curious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810533 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:35:17 +0000 travelgirl1 810533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @PurpleUnicorn: @lamariniere: @yoursilverlining: They are all great tips!</p> <p>I hadn't thought about the attaching toys to string, that's a brilliant idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810518 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:23:23 +0000 yoursilverlining 810518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nurse/bottle/paci during takeoff and landing. The only time LO has cried during takeoff/landing was when she wouldn't take her bottle or her paci. Fun times...</p> <p>I always babywear LO through the airport. TSA has been a little bit different in almost every airport, but basically the standard rule with wearing LO through the metal detectors is that they will bomb-check your hands. You just hold out your hands, they wipe a little piece of fabric over them and then test it and chit-chat with you; it's not bad and takes less than a minute. </p> <p>My other suggestion is if your LO will be playing with any toys on the plane, attach a string to them if you can. They *will* drop to the floor and it's hard to hold a LO and reach down and fish around on a grimy plane floor for a favorite toy!! ;-)</p> <p>Oh, and make sure to pack a spare outfit in your carryon, lest your infant end up naked after a diaper change/peepee on the only outfit midway through the flight like mine!!! haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810512 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:16:01 +0000 lamariniere 810512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like you have the bases covered. Request the baby bassinet on the plane. DS had just turned 7 months for his first trip to Europe and still fit in the bassinet (but just barely). He didn't sleep in it very much, but at least you are in the bulk head seat with extra leg room. </p> <p>I recommend breastfeeding during take off and landing. It helps with the ears. </p> <p>The only meds we had in our carry on was a liquid pain medication, just in case, and didn't need it. </p> <p>I would definitely keep her on eastern time. Like I said, DS's was at that age for his first trip to Europe and it took him a good week to get over the jet lag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810484 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:52:06 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 810484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>as i mentioned on fb, i saw your post before and was meaning to reply. I've only done a short flight to Cuba when L was 5 months old, and I didn't find it that bad. I was able to feed him on my lap and on the change table in the bathroom on the flight. He was fine the whole time. I did take his meds on flight, but didn't need them. The only tip i got prior to flying was to give a paci during take off and landing as the sucking will help his ear as the air pressure changes - which I did and he never seemed affected by the departure or landing at all. I don't think A takes a paci, but you could also try feeding her during take off or maybe offer your finger to suck on?</p> <p>Two things that annoyed me about the flight was that I was wearing L as i went through the security check and they made me unhook the Bjorn (for no good reason - just to exert their power IMO) and it woke him up. Same thing happened during take off, only they had a better reason. Once the seatbelt sign was off, I was able to hook him back in and he slept for part of the flight. So I am sure A will do just fine with you!! </p> <p>I also read online that it was easier to travel after bedtime so she sleeps most of the flight, not sure if you can book your flights like that. I did find the ride home from Cuba was easier as we left at 11pm and L did sleep the whole time until another crying baby woke him, but then i just fed him and he was happy. I am sure you will be able to feed A in the ergo while on the plane no problem!</p> <p>oh and when i went to visit family recently, i brought a travel crib, but found it easier to co-sleep - something to consider if you want to save money. The mattress in the Graco travel crib did not seem comfortable at all and we both slept better in the same bed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-flying-solo-with-a-6-month-old#post-810420 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:41:05 +0000 travelgirl1 810420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My gran has terminal cancer and has taken a turn for the worse. I want to fly back to the UK with A next Monday night to say my goodbyes and so A can meet her but because of visa issues, DH can't come.</p> <p>We'll only be there for 2 nights, plus an overnight flight there and a day time flight back. Each flight is about 7 hours.</p> <p>She is breastfed and I will wear her because I couldn't manage a stroller or car seat by myself as well as her and luggage.</p> <p>My dad can get me from the airport with a carseat and I'll order a cheap travel crib online and get it delivered to my mum's.</p> <p>Any tips for how to cope on the flight? Should I try keep her on Eastern time since it's such a short visit? Should I take baby meds in my hand luggage?</p> <p>Help! </p>