Long Haul Flight with an 18 month old
Discussion
mph1977 said:
not usre 120/5 is still GSL , iirc 250/5 was a pharmacy med at one time ( technically all Paracetamol is actually a PoM now - just specific pack sizes are allowed as GSL and specific quantities can be sold by pharmacies ...
But what about the A-Levels limit on the new(ish) 5.0 BBW? Surely all BBC now allow PoV OWO or even CIM at 10cc. GFE requirements aside. HTH.Sheepshanks said:
We were on a transatlantic flight a few years and there was a sort of posh hippie looking woman travelling with just her and a toddler of about 18mths.
She's flown from one of the Scottish Islands that day, so must have already been on her 3rd flight of the day. She just let the little lad wander round the plane, and every now and then someone would bring him back!
Our little lad wouldn't go far, although he did get the row wrong at one point and look straight at the bloke in front and ask for his drink. I was about to apologise but the gent simply gave him a smile and said to me how impressed he was at how polite and how quiet he was during the flight.She's flown from one of the Scottish Islands that day, so must have already been on her 3rd flight of the day. She just let the little lad wander round the plane, and every now and then someone would bring him back!
To be fair the only time he kicked off was when I had to put in back in his chair for landing, but once he looked out the window he was too busy looking to make noise. He does better at landing and takeoff than I do!
Landlord said:
mph1977 said:
not usre 120/5 is still GSL , iirc 250/5 was a pharmacy med at one time ( technically all Paracetamol is actually a PoM now - just specific pack sizes are allowed as GSL and specific quantities can be sold by pharmacies ...
But what about the A-Levels limit on the new(ish) 5.0 BBW? Surely all BBC now allow PoV OWO or even CIM at 10cc. GFE requirements aside. HTH.
Flew from MAN to POP with our little one at just over 18 months old.
Flight out we watched movies on the in flight screen and took toys/colouring books to keep her entertained. The OH had her on her lap.
Flight home was a night flight. Again watched some of a movie on the screen, but both me and her fell asleep for the rest of the flight, woke up just before descent to MAN. I had her on my lap.
These were both economy seats, so not huge. Perfectly doable.
Flight out we watched movies on the in flight screen and took toys/colouring books to keep her entertained. The OH had her on her lap.
Flight home was a night flight. Again watched some of a movie on the screen, but both me and her fell asleep for the rest of the flight, woke up just before descent to MAN. I had her on my lap.
These were both economy seats, so not huge. Perfectly doable.
SlackBladder said:
anonymous said:
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If you don't like it then purchase a private jet. People seem to forget that getting on a plane is just like getting on any other form of public transport.It isn't fair on other passengers, to have to listen to a noisy child (regardless of age), or deal with the inevitable pushing and shoving of the backrest.
Maybe wait a few years before doing around the world travel.
Perhaps said child could be put in a canine hotel?
SlackBladder said:
If you don't like it then purchase a private jet. People seem to forget that getting on a plane is just like getting on any other form of public transport.
That's not a valid comment when talking long haul flights is it.It's not as though you go on a bus or a train for ~15hrs is it? and at least with other forms of public transport you can get off relatively quickly if you don't like it.
I recently flew to Aus with son aged 14 months. We tried to fit the flights in with his sleeping times and did what others suggest here and took loads of new toys and his favourite snacks etc. it worked reasonably well. We were on an A380 which had lots of room for him to roam around without disturbing others. A tip from a friend was if the child has their own seat take an approved car seat with you. The child is used to sitting still and staying put when sat in the car and with the car seat they'll do the same on a plane.
Grit your teeth and do it :-)
Grit your teeth and do it :-)
Antonia said:
A tip from a friend was if the child has their own seat take an approved car seat with you.
I can't remember the exact details but we looked at that and IIRC many airlines don't let you use your own on board - either that or the approved ones are rare as they have to able to be secured by the plane seat lap belt. They will supply child seats FOC given advance notice though.As others have said, preparation is the key.
I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
Done it many times with my kids, we have four boys, for us we just get on the plane and suck it up. Once you have landed for an hour or two the flight is forgotten and you can enjoy the holiday.
Kids get over the lag quicker than adults, so again no problem there.
Life is too short, get it booked.
Kids get over the lag quicker than adults, so again no problem there.
Life is too short, get it booked.
Testaburger said:
As others have said, preparation is the key.
I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
Perhaps i should stock up and good ear plugs and offer them to anyone who needs them.I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
He's a very well behaved kids, but things can change in the next 12 months. I think like most kids, he'll be fine for the majority and have a few crying fits but we absolutely make sure that our impact on other people when we are out in restaurants, parks, shops etc is minimal !
Took my seven month old son to Joburg and Cape Town via Amsterdam back in the late 90's.
He had a skycot and we made sure we gave him a little Calpol (he was running a bit of cold just before we left, I don't want you to think I endorse drugging a child to fly). He was as good as gold, BOTH ways. Now, had it have been his younger brother, that would have been a different story!!
He had a skycot and we made sure we gave him a little Calpol (he was running a bit of cold just before we left, I don't want you to think I endorse drugging a child to fly). He was as good as gold, BOTH ways. Now, had it have been his younger brother, that would have been a different story!!
asimpleusername said:
Appreciate all comments and advice and will spend the easter break discussing with the better half.
Thanks Everyone
Thanks for asking. Thanks Everyone
As a professional OPKH (Other People's Kids Hater), it's nice to hear someone ask. I know it will firstly make your and the nipper's journey better but it also reduces any impact for everyone else.
asimpleusername said:
Hi,
My son is coming up 7 months and some close friends have recently moved to Live in LA.
18 months is going to be a pain. On the cusp of 'the terrible two's', they call it that for a good reason. Even our angel-like daughter was a nightmare on occasion at that age. My son is coming up 7 months and some close friends have recently moved to Live in LA.
We traveled long haul with her ages 9 months, and then again aged three years. She had her own seat aged 3, but still got a bit grumpy when waking up in transit and all that palaver, halfway to where we were going.
Airlines provide little travel packs of games and stuff, but take your own favorites, just to be sure. There is also a good entertainment system in the seat back, that will probably have kiddies movies on.
Greg66 said:
A wrapped up gift in the shape of a small toy or a book can also work wonders if deployed jut before things look like they are about to go tits up.
Bit of a late reply, but the above statement produced a genuine LoL from me! I have a three month old and my wife doesn't seem keen on travelling any further than Brighton with him
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