Holiday

On Friday we are taking our 3.5 month on holiday to Spain has anyone got any tips for the airport and plane ? TIA xx

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Taking my 4.5 month old on Sunday. I feel overorganisation is the key. I feel like I’m packing for a mission to the moon 😂 xxx

We have flown to Spain with our 3.5 month old a couple weeks ago. Id say if you are able to feed baby on take of and landing or give them a dummy (if you use one) helps with the air pressure.

We just went on our first plane ride at 3.5 months. Feed on take off and for the first while in the air, it helps the ear popping. Take toys and entertainment, and prep for each stage of the airport.

Little things threw me off like you have to take your baby out of the pram at security (she was beautifully asleep), dropping the pram at the front of the plane (make sure you don’t have too much to carry on the plane plus the baby), baby sits on your lap the whole flight (we flew Ryanair, not comfortable)

And then the usual feed and nappy changes, leave extra time

I am flying with RyanAir on Thursday with my 4.5 month old and dreading it 😂

Flew at 3 weeks, 2.5 months and 3.5 months. Biggest tip - go hands free! If you can use a sling/carrier. You forget how much you need your hands for passports, boarding passes, carry on, bottles etc etc And as above, feed on take off and landing for their little ears. It seems stressful but it’s actually fine. Take a breath, it will be ok… and have a great holiday! xx

I’m taking my little one to Hungary on Saturday, to visit my family.😊 I’m a bit nervous, as I’m flying alone with her. What I was advised is to feed or use dummy at take off and landing. I was also told a good trick, paper cups on the ears! Cabin crew should be aware of this as it’s an easy way to avoid the cabin pressure. Apparently for pain putting hot water soaked tissue inside the cup is good, it’s the steam that helps.
I’m taking a couple of toys too that my girl can chew on, at the moment that’s all she does with her toys.😊 She also LOVES people watching, and just checking out everything, so I hope that will keep her entertained. It’s a lot to see at the airport! I’m checking in the stroller by the gate, so I’m planning to fold it right before boarding and take a sling for the baby. I’m taking two bags on board, one on my back, one on my shoulder. Just plan where you put things, so they are easy to reach.

what did you have to do with the stroller at security? Can you just push it through or need to fold it? Or are they take it from you to check it?
Did it survive the flight without damages?😖 I’ve heard a lot of stories about lost or broken strollers, I’m freaking out as ours is pretty new. Should have got a cheap second one for travelling.🙈

Pack a “change” in a ziplock plastic bag or sandwich bag which you grab in an airplane - it’s very hard trying to gather things together.

New nappy, outfit change, a couple of wipes!

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