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Advice for our first cross country flight!

Justtee33Justtee33 member
in January 2013 Moms

LO is 16 weeks and we're on our way to CA from MD. 2 flights both ways. Staying for a week to visit his father. I'm flying solo. ADVICE please??

I've heard to nurse during take off/landing and to pack an extra shirt for myself in case of an accident. 

What about dealing with baby jet lag? How do I help baby stay on some kind of schedule? We probably won't have any kind of consistency since we're trying to see everyone in his dads family and my friends in week. What else should I know, do, pack, expect?

Thanks! 

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Re: Advice for our first cross country flight!

  • martha919martha919 member
    HahaI'm following this as we're leaving for London on the sixth. The only thing I can think of to suggest is wearing baby if you have a carrier. The official TSA regulations state that you're supposed to be allowed to wear baby through security.

    As for sleep...I'm worried, too! I figure we'll try to do our usual things at our usual times while also going with the flow. Kinda hard to explain jet lag to an infant, haha!
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  • zonagirliezonagirlie member
    I've flown a lot with C. Aleays alone. One flight was to Denver from Boston. Feed during take off and descent not just landing but as you start to lower. Their ears pop and can hurt.
    Bring a blanket. It's always cold. I take my sling but FAA rules sat they can't be on you during landings and take offs.
    I've worn him through security no prob but with suitcases and stuff I just do curbside check in then keep him in his stroller/ carseat combo til the gate then gate check it. That way it's all waiting for you at the gate and less likely to get ruined in baggage. I always fly southwest and they're so helpful. They do mans you sign something saying they can break stuff but not lose it. Our stroller is definitely showing abuse after 12 flights.
    It's really not that hard. Plan for extra time. I try to go two hours early but on my return trip from Denver with security's help I made it through with 15 mins til my flight. I don't recommend. Lots of tears.
    Just go prepared. Bring baby's birth certificate, your ID, snacks, some cash, extra diapers, change of clothes for baby nothing like a blowout on a plane!, and get ready to wait around a lot! Take your sense of humor too!
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  • Justtee33Justtee33 member
    Thank you! Great advice! I didn't think about ID for baby at all. I'm taking a baby wrap and our carseat/snap&go to the gate. Gosh...I hope they don't break it :(  
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  • mbredinmbredin member
    I don't have advice about the time change, but I did an hour flight with DD. Make sure you bring shoes that are easy to get on and off while going through security and wearing a baby. If your LO takes a pacifier pin that to their outfit for backup with LO won't nurse. Dress LO in layers- the plan was cold but the airport was literally 80 degrees and I had my LO in fleece which was a mistake. Try to get a window seat- LO loved looking outside especially at night when we were taking off.
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