Travelling with a Lap toddler

Hi Ladies,
Can you please advise what to pack when travelling with a 20 month old on lap on a 15 hr long flight please.
All inputs are much appreciated.

TIA

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fidget spinners stuck on window, snacks, comfy earphones/headphones, fav cuddly toy/blanket, 2 not-messy toys (educational alphabet tablet or similar that can connect to the earphones/headphones or books if LO likes looking at the pictures). and easy pull on/pull off shoes as they'll probably love walking up and down the aisle :)

and look out for empty seats & take them as soon as the seatbelt sign is off.. (try to find 3 empty next to eachother - so little one can have a comfy nap too) if LO is still teething - something to bite/chew on too

depending on how clean LO eats, bring 2-3 changes of clothes and 8 or so nappies.

don't forget lip balm & moisturiser to stop skin drying out, wet wipes, sanitizer wipes, socks

^ i had 30+ hour travel time with a 6 month old (9mth old on return), and will be going again when she's 23 months (2yrs on return) and it'll be... interesting to say the least lol

Thank you so much for the detailed information. I hope the travel to be a smooth one 🤞

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