One more flying question

ShanJosh777

If you have flown with your 3ish year old, did they seem scared at all?

I hate flying. I'm terrified. I can take Klonopin and be okay physically, but I am still terrified in my head if that makes sense.

Anyway, I know DS has no reason to be afraid, I'm very careful to not speak negatively about flying in front of him. I've even been talking about how fun it will be, etc. Meanwhile inside I'm ready to cry just thinking about it. So I guess it's just hard for me to picture NOT being scared. But he won't be, right??  

Pesky

Mine haven't been.  They love it.  Even when we had terrible turbulence, they laughed about the "bumps".

salesmom

Agreed with pp.  Kids tend to think its fun - esp if you get them flying by 3 or 4.  My DD tends to be scared of a lot of things so I was worried when she had to fly twice in two months and she absolutely loved it.  Take things to color with and watch movies on your phone or dvd player. The time will fly! (pun intended).

It might help take your mind off of it too

kmhunt11

DD was a little scared at around 2.5 but got over it pretty quickly.  We make the things that might be scary into fun or funny things.  DH even convinced her that she needed to hold the seat recline button to help the pilot take off and land.  We joke about the bump when you land, and talk about how fast we get to go (faster than a cheetah?!?!).  Fun airplane toys: play dough, a mini light bright (about 6"x6"), coloring stuff, stickers,  small amount of lego duplo blocks.  DD also liked having her own backpack.  I recommend bringing 2 empty zippy cups so LO can choose between milk, water and juice once you're through security.  

roxysurf99

DS has flown a few times and we just got back from Disney last week.  I don't think they really "get it" as he wasn't even phased by the flying.  Meanwhile I was sitting there having a panic attack but tried not to let him see that.  He didn't even notice the turbulance and his ears didn't seem to bother him.  He loved the drink cart and the head rests in the backs of the seats.

Good luck, I am sure he won't even flinch.

Aimathy

Your little one should be fine....seriously!  I hate flying too (seem to be in good company!) but DD has been great when we've flown.  If your child is scared of loud noises, new surroundings etc THAT may bother them.  But really, flying itself is not scary....the scary part is what we, as adults, know can happen when on a plane!!  THAT is scary as anything!!  Since kids don't know about anything like that yet, I think in general they like flying....except maybe for the confined space thing.    Bring lots of goodies, little toys, iTouch, DVD player...whatever works for your kid, and enjoy the flight!

Wally3

DS is not scared - wouldn't know to be.  We just talk about it like it is nothing - like a car ride - away to get somewhere.  It sounds like you are doing the same thing.  He should be fine.

Jen&Len

I'm terrified of flying, but DS was totally fine.  Didn't react at all during take off and landing.  We did talk to him about it before, saying how cool it will be that he'll be flying in the air.  We sat right behind the wing, so DH was pointing out the wing flaps during the flight.