Flying and routine with 8 month old

Going early might be better as he will probably go back to sleep during the journey xx

Thanks mamas I’ll bare that in mind 🙏🏼💕

He’s a belly sleeper, so I’m not sure he will sleep in the car and in his pram once we’re at the airport, would waking him up at 2 am ( if he doesn’t go back to sleep) be better than not doing his bath bottle bed routine? X

Personally I’d just suck it up. But I am going from the UK to Australia next month with a 9 month old 😂 we’re also quite relaxed about her routine though otherwise we wouldn’t ever do anything.

Yh, I get that, being strict is restricting 🥲
Does she sleep well without a good routine? Or does it mess things up for a few days? Is it easy to get back into a bit more of a routine when ur back home? Xx

We're doing 6am flight tomorrow, it will be our 3rd (at 5m, 6m and now 8m) and she's always done so well (touch wood). She ended up starting the day super early, but it didn't ruin her routine at all.
Btw I always baby wear when travelling, she will sleep on me way easier than a pushchair, especially when tired

I had a similar thing going to Northern Ireland from UK, time was the same but I think going early is better as then you can keep evening routine the same. I travelled when my baby girl was 8/9 weeks. Had her in a sling and she slept through going through airport etc. Fed on the flight, winded to help with ears and kept upright in the sling and she was completely fine. But when you are in Scotland, you can still keep to your routine as per Spain time, it’ll just be the days of travel that you may have to vary the routine slightly but do what you feel is best for your little one 😊

Owww, your baby is so cute🥺💖

Really appreciate the support and advice guys ☺️❤️
I know, it’s so hard I don’t want to be too strict but I worry about being out of a routine and dealing the consequences of him not sleeping well and being over tired etc… 🥲
I’m definitely going to get the early flight after all your advice, makes the most sense ❤️
I’m hoping once’s I’ve done it once, I won’t be so anxious to do it again 😊

I flew to Canada which was a 7 hour difference and it took her about 2 nights to get back into a normal sleep routine when we got back to the UK. Hopefully it'll be even easier for you! Xx

I would go for the late arrival. Hopefully baby will sleep in the car home from airport? Then make sure everyone understands priority is to set up baby bed.
My inlaws didn't set up the bed for us ready and our flight was delayed so came home after bedtime. Baby slept on the way home but bed wasn't ready.
We stayed for 7 days and after 3 days of disturbed bedtime I was at my wits end. So I would say don't let it slide.

But I think missing bath time is less likely to disrupt your baby sleeping pattern than getting up at 2am

Definitely insist on continuing your routine there. It's not worth it. MIL should try to make your stay easy for you if she wants you to come back in future!

We have a routine but life happens. Yesterday we were away visiting family so didn’t get home until 8:30pm. She usually goes to bed at 7:30. We just skipped the usual bedtime routine and put her to bed a bit later. It doesn’t have any major impact. Personally, I don’t want to live our lives saying no to things because we have to be rigid with a routine. We’ve been flexible from the start and that works for us.

Can you book for business class? It might be more comfier and definitely book early morning and be the last to board on to ensure you spend the least amount of time on plane

I have done multiple fights from 3mth - 14mths with time differences of 1hr to 11hrs.

I quickly learnt to try not to be clever and just get from A-B.

Baby will sleep if tired and your routine will not be messed up.

Like mine he sounds like an excellent sleeper - I wouldn’t worry.

If anything do a flight that suits you so you are well rested to handle baby.

I was the exact same it’s like you get obsessed with their routines but honestly he will be fine you will be surprised how they spring back into their routine like you said he’s had thag routine for a while now so he’s very aware he will probably be enjoying himself so much he won’t take any notice of his routine being knocked! Xx