STM Earliest plane flight with new baby

boymamaco · April 2013

We're trying to plan a family reunion which will require a 2 hour plane flight. I'm due Aug 8th. Assuming I don't go over cerclage comes out 3637 weeks what do you think is the earliest we'd feel comfortable traveling?

rissa06 · April 2013

Earliest would be 6-8 weeks after birth, but even then... U r looking at the start of flu season in October, so for me if would be a while... April or after vaccination.

boymamaco · April 2013

Sorry to clarify I mean after birth. I was thinking 8 weeks too.

Cristine · April 2013

It's really hard to say. It somewhat depends on how easy your baby is and how comfortable you are. We took a 24 hour car ride with my oldest out to see my grandparents at 3 weeks. It wasn't a big deal at the time but looking back now I think it wa

EmarieDuke · April 2013

I travelled with my DD for the first time about 9-10 weeks pp. I probably could have travelled a bit earlier, but it was a good time. I was confident in my abilities, DD was getting social and sleep was improving. I drove 12 hours with my parents and f

Rachey1082 · April 2013

We flew internationally with DS2 when he was 4 months. I probably wouldn't travel until then. But, that's only because DS1 was colicky and at 4 months you're kind of out of the water when it comes to the super fussy stage. Plus, like everyone else sa

carrotcake06 · April 2013

We flew w DS multiple times around 2 to 3 months bc we were moving halfway across the country.

Nascarmom48 · April 2013

When my now 10yr was 4 week we flew from FL to IL so about 2 hr flight by myself.

fritz799 · April 2013

We live in three cities and are planning to do a **very** early flight--we're working with our doctor, buying the baby her own seat, and flying first class with her.

It's not ideal, but the doctor is ok with it.

Soleil3 · April 2013

I flew across the country with my first at about 1 1/2 weeks. It was tiring but fine honestly. But if you are planning it, I'd aim for 8 weeks.

tralfamadorian · April 2013

we flew at 5 weeks for a dear friend's wedding. it was two parents on one infant.it went really well! all those early trips were great compared to flying with a toddler!

Amgant · April 2013

Not to touch on a touchy subject but, we don't vaccinate so I would travel anytime after my 6 week check up.

janneann1127 · April 2013

We traveled with my son about eight weeks postpartum, and it was the easiest trip ever. Aside from everything we had to bring, he slept the entire time. From security, through the plane ride, etc. He was not a fussy baby though,. I think it's going to tot

Critter015 · April 2013

I flew with DD from OK to CA when she was 4 weeks old. At that age all she did was nurse and sleep so the trip went really smooth. It was also in early March but I wasn't too worried about her getting sick.

hannafemme · April 2013

DS1's first flight was at 11 weeks. With this DS, we are planning a trip around 8 weeks. They are so easy to fly with as infants! Now, at 18 months, its a totally different story!

bhostmeyer · April 2013

I personally would be comfortable with anytime after 6 weeks.

erinmconnellymartin · April 2013

I am showing my husband this thread. He thinks Thanksgiving is too early. I thought traveling with a baby would be much easier since they often sleep.