First flight with LO advice

sherd

We will be going from Kansas to Green Bay in a little over a week. We will be flying and also have a layover of a few hours. Both DH and I have flown before but DS hasn't. My question to you would be what advice you have for keeping him occupied and happy? I am a bit scared as he doesn't like to be confined to long amounts of time and he is going to be sharing seats with DH and I. Help!!

applebride40

We flew with DD a few weeks ago. I used an ergo to carry her through the airport so my hands would be free. She had a pacifier for take offs and landings. She was only a little fussy. We got a few new touch and feel books that she hadn't seen yet to keep her occupied. We also had her comfort items, snacks, and a sippy cup. Honestly she was so fascinated by all the new people and things around her that she did great! Good luck!

Grayhouse

Lots of snacks and Sesame Street podcasts on your iPod!

Strunella

We just flew to Florida this past weekend.  DS doesn't take a paci, so I gave him a bottle during take-off to help with the ear pressure.  He didn't want the sippy on the descent, so I guess his ears were fine. I brought a whole bag of snacks, toys, etc. and didn't really use any of it.  The passengers around us were totally into DS (including the old woman across the aisle who played with him and sang him Norwegian songs!) and really entertained him on both flights!   He pretty much slept throughout the entire flight (both ways).  I did bring his blanket, which I used to cover him while he slept.  It wasn't bad at all...I was pleasantly surprised.

Good luck!