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Interesting reading everyone's perspectives! I feel like my take differs a little -- yeah, we've all had to sit next to that drunk/smelly/annoying passenger, but no one LIKES doing it, just like no one likes sitting next to a screaming child, understandable as it is. So if you feel like going through the work of putting together little goodie bags I think they would be much appreciated. I mean if we're going to compare, I would prefer a drunken seatmate who gave me snacks over one who didn't That being said, I don't think it's a requirement or anything!

@BeachMama: I totally understand your inclination and your nerves regarding this trip! I tend to be a people pleaser and having my baby disturb EVERYONE else goes against my nature.

When we flew with her at 13 months (7 hours/one plane switch) I was prepared with drink tickets but ended up not using them. Why?
1) most people (99.9%) understand and are helpful and kind
2) the cranky/mean people were not the type who would have been won over by my gesture. One person was rude about me nursing, but a drink can't fix ignorance!
3) the baby did much better than expected- she loved all the new things/people to look at!

I worried for weeks and all the way to the gate on the way there but was able to semi enjoy our flight back because I knew it was not nearly as bad as I had imagined, even when she cried. Hope it goes equally great for you guys!

I would be weirded out if a fellow passenger preemptively gave me a "treat" to ward off ill will if her child melts down on the flight. I'd be much more receptive if, upon meltdown, she offered to buy me an alcoholic beverage.