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Flying with a 17 month old... HELP!

Adi02Adi02
in February 2012 Moms
I am flying from Las Vegas, NV to Eugene, OR which isn't too long of a flight (about 2 hours.) I am most likely having him sit in my lap but my only problem is he has the attention span of a guppy... he has SO much energy and hates to sit still. I don't want to medicate him so I was wondering if any one had any tips. I am flying solo so anything helps! I need to keep him entertained for 3+ hours...
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Re: Flying with a 17 month old... HELP!

  • MeganequineMeganequine member

    New toys.  Don't show them to him 'til you're on the plane.  Will he watch videos?  We almost never have the TV on around LO so baby video capture his attention.  (Used them a little on recent car trip.  My parents have a little DVD player, otherwise you could use a computer.) 

    Also give him special food, particularly on take off and landing.  We found that the flight attendants were helpful when we did fly (around 14 mo) and most people just awed at our cute baby.  :)  When the seatbelt light is off, you can walk to aisle with him if he gets ansy.

     Good luck!

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  • Adi02Adi02
    Thank you all SO much!!!!! My son is very hands on and loves throwing, chewing, and being loud so it should be an interesting plane ride. I'll look into getting ear plugs and maybe another special treat for people sitting around us. He loves engines and loud things so I'm hoping (fingers crossed) he will be distracted by the plane window and everything going on outside...
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  • MrMrsandBabyMrMrsandBaby member
    Be careful with food. If the landing or flight is bumpy it will all come back up. Sadly, I speak from experience.
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  • nebraska84nebraska84 member

    I just flew with my little guy, Seattle to Denver, Denver to Omaha. LO preferred we sit by the window because there was more to look at. The aisle seat was REALLY tough because he just wanted to run in the aisle. Have plenty of snack foods and drinks and I bought some new toys for the plane. Have fun....I LOVE Eugene!!!! 

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