geochick
02-04-2008, 12:33 AM
We fly with our kids (4yo and 20mo) quite a bit. The long flights are so hard for us. My youngest is absolutely horrible on long (>3hrs) flights. We'll be flying 2 hrs, then a 3 hr layover, then a 5hr flight on Saturday.
I always pack a ton of prizes, treats, dvd players, Leapster, etc. My problem is what to do with an over-tired baby who won't fall asleep well unless she's in a bed? Any tips? I always hate to walk the aisles, but in this case, I'm probably going to have to. She screamed and screamed on our last long flight at night. I couldn't find the perfect way to calm her down.
I'm just checking (or begging, really) for any of your tips for flying...or helping kids relax. My baby always has her own seat and car seat, so the extra space is nice! My 4yo is a great traveler now...I have NO worries about him. His little sister on the other hand is a real...um...treat!
Thanks! Please send your best, most positive vibes to us over the Pacific Ocean on Saturday!
I always pack a ton of prizes, treats, dvd players, Leapster, etc. My problem is what to do with an over-tired baby who won't fall asleep well unless she's in a bed? Any tips? I always hate to walk the aisles, but in this case, I'm probably going to have to. She screamed and screamed on our last long flight at night. I couldn't find the perfect way to calm her down.
I'm just checking (or begging, really) for any of your tips for flying...or helping kids relax. My baby always has her own seat and car seat, so the extra space is nice! My 4yo is a great traveler now...I have NO worries about him. His little sister on the other hand is a real...um...treat!
Thanks! Please send your best, most positive vibes to us over the Pacific Ocean on Saturday!