Anyone have tips for flying with an infant?? Since we drove last time, this is like a whole new ballpark for us!
We have done quite a few flights when the kids were little (even overseas) and I can tell you - it’s way easier when they can’t walk! It’s great to travel with a baby!
If you are breastfeeding, try to stretch the next feed just before takeoff or right when you are beginning to land. My kids would feed a lot during our flights, but I would rather have a feeding baby than a crying baby!
If you are bottlefeeding, same thing for timing, and what we found helpful was to have pre measured powder formula in the bottom of the bottle, and carry a hot water thermos and a cold water bottle to mix just the right amount and the right temperature! Plus, bring lots of extra milk in case your flight gets delayed or you have an issue - those things happen unfortunately... Even when I was breastfeeding, we would bring formula just in case!
We also brought 2-3 outfit changes in separate ziplock bags with a diaper, a onesie, a pyjama and wipes - it made it easier to pickup the bag and go to the restrooms for a quick change.
Also, the baby carrier was a life saver in the plane. I would take walks in the aisle (pre Covid... don’t know if that is still allowed?) to put the baby to sleep. We also put the baby in the carrier after landing and would manœuvre baggage claim, customs and getting to our car while the baby was still in the carrier, so I had both hands free! We loved the stroller for before the flight but after the baby carrier was so much better!
As for you, if you are breastfeeding, hydrate hydrate hydrate! (Planes are very dry and our kids would feed almost non stop so I got dehydrated!)
I hope you enjoy your trip! Looking forward to reading about it afterwards!