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XP: Tips for flying wanted

Mrs_LadyMrs_Lady member
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anyone have anything to share I am headed to FL (2 hour flight) to visit family in a few days for 3 weeks traveling with LO by myself DH will join us later. I plan on wearing my LO and getting an in expensive car seat once we arrive

Any tips? ideal area to sit on a flight

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Re: XP: Tips for flying wanted

  • Latham12Latham12 member
    I love economy plus seating when I can get it. Also I like sitting by the window so LO can look out of it and we have more room and privacy. Also I put baby Einsteins on our iPad and she loved that.
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  • jnnfrrose6jnnfrrose6 member

    Not sure I understand the reasoning for getting an inexpensive carseat when you get there.  Is there even such a thing, and do you really want to put your baby in it?  We just take the stroller/carseat right up to the gate.  If the flight isn't full, you can put the carseat on the plane with you.  If it is, you can check it at the gate and pick it back up at the gate when you arrive.  We've done this for 3 trips, and I wear him when we have to check the carseat.  

    When you book "infant in arms" they tend to put you in the back of the plane.  Really not a big deal and I think the white noise from the engines helps.  If you nurse, try to schedule it around take off.  If not, just have your bottles ready.  There's no issues at security with baby's food. 

    A 3 week trip means you're probably already planning on checking a bag.  I'd pack everything possible in the checked bag(s) and only bring what you need for the flight in the diaper bag on the plane (change of clothes for baby, extra shirt for you, snacks, quiet toys, etc...).  Less hassle in the airport. 

     

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  • Mrs_LadyMrs_Lady member

    thanks for your replies-the Cosco Scenera is inexpensive when compared to the Chicco car seat we have in our car. 

     It's received good ratings but yep it is waay cheaper than our Chicco but cost doesn't equal quality as we know.

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  • Anoe1113Anoe1113 member
    Depends on the airline. I just flew out of florida and was only allowed to gate check a stroller or a car seat.
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