Hellobee Boards

you don't want my answer. My answer is "nothing helps; it totally sucks."
I had snacks, toys, and my phone to play music. He just hated it:/

FOOD. We just keep shoving food into LO's mouth every time he gets antsy. Blueberries, string cheese, mum mums, etc. (mum mums especially since he usually doesn't get snack-y type foods like that). Agreed with new toys. And books. And pacing up and down the plane. You can also bring your car seat and if there flight isn't fully booked, they'll let you bring it on. My LO will only sleep in his car seat so that's been a godsend. Good luck! It was really easy to travel with an infant but a toddler is a whole different story.

Be prepared for air sickness. It was the only thing I wasn't expecting. On the way home, we had changes of clothes available, wipes and a plastic bib to catch vomit. We used them all.

@birdofafeather: agree about air sickness preparedness! Once when we flew Europe-US DS threw up all over me. Luckily I had an extra tee shirt for myself, and extra clothes for him, but I still smelled like puke because it got on my jeans and when he puked on me a second time, I had nothing left to change into! Gah!

Agree about food, screen time, a new book, a quiet toy, we've had good luck with sticker books too. As for security, just be organized. Put all the liquids in one big plastic bag. I've been able to get away with fruit pouches with no problem. I've also taken empty water bottles and then filled them after passing through security. I know you BF too, definitely offer or let her comfort nurse whenever she wants on the plane.

Best tip I have read was to bring painters tape to play with - easy removable stickers!

Will she sleep on you? It helped us to plan our flights around LO's nap time. He slept for part of the flight. Other than that, I'd definitely nurse during take off & landing, have lots of snacks, books, and small toys. Also, baby wear through security.

I'm not going to lie, it is no fun to fly with a toddler.