https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:38:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2035041 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:51:52 +0000 bpcmarj 2035041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I typically travel alone with LO (who will be 3 in May). When she was almost 2 I carried her on as a lap baby and it was difficult. The next time we flew it was in her car seat and I don't regret it for a second. She was restrained and is content to sit it her seat and knows not to ask to get out. And, she fell asleep easily whereas when I held her she just squirmed and squirmed. Will be travelling again in a couple of weeks and fully intend to take the car seat again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034814 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:25:21 +0000 mrswin 2034814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Add me to the :crying: I hope we can meet up before you leave </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034800 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:06:05 +0000 travelgirl1 2034800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: It will be permanent, we're both from the UK and our families are there so it would be tough to leave them again. We're pretty gutted about it though, we really wanted to have the new baby here :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034669 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:20:44 +0000 birdofafeather 2034669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: wow! exciting! i would just do the lap belt, sell the seat and buy a new one there to go with the cars there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034517 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:43:12 +0000 californiadreams 2034517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: ditto :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034492 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:25:53 +0000 regberadaisy 2034492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: oh wow, short notice! But exciting at the same time. :) is it temporary? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034367 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:01:38 +0000 travelgirl1 2034367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: We are, back to England in about six weeks. We found out today.</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: I know. Mega :crying: </p> <p>Thanks everyone, lots of useful info here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034326 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:34:32 +0000 regberadaisy 2034326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: are you moving overseas?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034246 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:50:07 +0000 lamariniere 2034246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: gotcha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034245 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:49:42 +0000 looch 2034245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: the way it is worded it is for anyone up to the age of 18. It is designed to be inclusive, rather than exclusive, for people that don't have obvious signs of needing additional restraints. This way, they do not need to prove they need it, as it is a possibilty for everyone under the age of 18.</p> <p>I hope that made sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034238 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:47:54 +0000 lamariniere 2034238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: ah, I see. I read that to mean *anyone* up to age 18. That's a totally different area. In that case I would think that any age of special needs traveler would need a special harness or other device, depending on their disability. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034224 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:42:36 +0000 looch 2034224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: it is intended for people with special needs. It has to be an approved seat, which becomes more difficult as the kids move to the harness to booster seats, which are not FAA approved for use on aircraft. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034215 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:40:49 +0000 lamariniere 2034215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I didn't know that about the restraints. That's interesting that restraints can be used until age 18 -- I wonder how long people actually use restrains past early childhood? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034209 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:39:04 +0000 littlejoy 2034209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Car seat, always. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034208 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:38:44 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2034208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034205 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:38:05 +0000 tinyperson 2034205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used a car seat and we told her she had a very special seat to use on the plane. She was fine - she didn't sleep, but if the flight had been longer (only 3 hours), I expect she would have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034195 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:35:44 +0000 looch 2034195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: yep, that as well.</p> <p>The safest place for kids on a plane is in their own seat. The FAA says that you can use an approved restraint for kids up to age 18. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034167 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:25:36 +0000 Kemma 2034167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently having LO strapped into a carseat is the safest option if the seatbelt sign is on as the carseat will contain the child best in the event of turbulence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034128 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:18:02 +0000 lamariniere 2034128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: interesting. I've heard that's why they don't let you wear them in carriers, at least for take off and landing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034105 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:11:37 +0000 looch 2034105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: and that is the worst thing you can use with a lap baby. The forward force of your body will crush your child, they're safer as a projectile, apparently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034063 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:55:41 +0000 lamariniere 2034063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing (car seat or harness) is required in the airplane for children other than the lap belt when indicated like for everyone else. </p> <p>The only exception I've seen so far is in Europe if you have a lap baby, they give you a baby seat belt that hooks through the adult lap belt and they require you to use it on your child when indicated for everyone else. But there isn't anything for children with their own seats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034062 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:55:41 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2034062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: I'll be honest, he didn't sit strapped in correctly for the majority of the 14 hour flight we were on with him. They had us buckle him in for takeoff and landing but I never had him sitting in there correctly during the flight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034057 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:54:31 +0000 travelgirl1 2034057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: with DH. But yeah, I could manage if she were asleep. This flight is likely to depart at around midnight and land around her usual waking up time. Although, I doubt she will sleep the entire flight. I'm seriously not looking forward to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034055 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:52:48 +0000 travelgirl1 2034055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: Don't worry, it's me being dim and not realizing you could use the lap belt. Will edit my original post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034054 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:52:48 +0000 Mamaof2 2034054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: are you flying alone or with someone? If alone can you hold her for 7 hours??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034051 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:51:40 +0000 travelgirl1 2034051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: @looch: I didn't realize the lap belt was an option (only ever flown with her as a lap infant and didn't think the lap belt would be snug enough) but that sounds like the best idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034048 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:51:04 +0000 lamariniere 2034048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In that case, don't bother with either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034045 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:50:30 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2034045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither...? I didn't know you were supposed to do that....oooops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034042 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:49:54 +0000 travelgirl1 2034042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add, I doubt she would sleep in the car seat. I would bet she would end up in my lap to sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-fly-with-your-toddler#post-2034035 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:48:17 +0000 Mamaof2 2034035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would use the car seat for sure!!! 7 hours is a long time and if she was in your lap and you moved and she woke up - uh- oh!!!</p> <p>I took a 4 hour flight when DS was 16 months and he slept happily in his car seat and when I had to pee I just left him there sleeping peacefully =) </p>