https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:11:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078725 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:27:27 +0000 Candy_nee 1078725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How was it gate checking your stroller? I'm afraid that the airline (Southwest) will damage it. We only have our nice one so I don't want it ruined! But, we don't wear him often, so I'm afraid he will get fussy in it.<br /> It's a 10 am flight, so it's good to hear that's a great time to fly with a LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078703 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:22:21 +0000 chrispygal 1078703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew with my daughter at 8.5 months and it was a lot easier than I thought. The best advice I can give is "less is more". It's a lot to lug the extra stuff through the airport in addition to your LO. So bring a binky, toy or two, a bottle, etc but that short of a flight will go quickly.</p> <p>Getting through security wasn't bad. We used a stroller but a carrier would have been fine as well. I think it will be even easier for you as they are less mobile at 6 months. So pack (and check) as much as you can and have fun. I was surprised how easy it was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078685 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:18:49 +0000 mrsjyw 1078685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we flew for the first time with ds at 8 months and he did really well! (1/5-2 hour flights) </p> <p>we bought him a few new toys, had snacks for him, but he fell asleep on the way up (nursing) and didn't wake until descend. which was short enough to keep him occupied. </p> <p>there were 18 infants of all ages on the flight to our destination and they ALL did really well. i think the key was timing (10am flight). </p> <p>we brought our stroller (gate checked) and brought our beco (never used it)... it was nice to sit him in the stroller while we ate bfast etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078664 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:15:02 +0000 Candy_nee 1078664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Next week, DH and I are traveling with DS. He will turn 6 months the day we get back. We've taken several long car rides with him, but have never flown with him. Any tips on how to make a flight easier with a LO? It's a super short flight, just over an hour. We plan on checking our carseat/base. We're unsure if we want to bring our stroller or just wear him in the airport. Thankfully my parents (who we are visiting) will have a PnP for him.<br /> Any tips or advice are MUCH appreciated! Thanks! </p>