Flying with 1 year old alone

tinawife

I am going on a 3 hour direct flight I will be traveling alone with my 1 year old, he will be sitting on my lap.  Any suggestions to keep him occupied? or any flying suggestions?

thanks so much!!

Worcbride

I just did MA to FL (and back) w/DD....I bought some little toys before the trip but didn't give them to her until the plane ride...that way they were new/entertaining.  I packed premade formula so I didn't have to worry about mixing.  Puffs also kept her happy.  She slept for about 1.5 hrs each flight which was nice.  At take off and landing I made sure she had her paci.  She did excellent on the flights and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Also, we used an umbrella stroller instead of her regular stroller...was just easier.

ElatedMom2B

I traveled with DD when she was about 4 months old by myself.  Same flight time - it was from Philadelphia to West Palm.  I know that DD was only four months old and so she did sleep for most of the trip but getting on and off the plane I had some pointers.  First - check with your flight attendants to see if there is a changing station in any of the bathrooms.  It was nice to know that Southwest has one in the forward bathroom.  At security I put DD in the baby bjorn to go through because they have to put the stroller through the x-ray along with bags and when you are trying to juggle everything you will need your hands to be free at security - nobody can hold the child for you!  Thankfully the TSA officers were so sweet and patient with me.  Good luck!!