Flying with Infants
Upcoming Post: Flying with Colicky Babies
Well, I would like to write about flying with fussy babies from my observations than from my experience. But poor baby John has horrible reflux and we are flying next week. So…after our flights and once I can get him to sleep for more than 20 minutes in the day I will write a post … Continue reading
How to Get Your Child to Buckle Up
Today’s high wind advisories across half the country have me thinking about turbulence and staying safe by buckling up in flight. Here’s a chart of the projected turbulence for today. Green areas are moderate (AIRMETS), red are severe (SIGMETS). The numbers inside of each area show which altitudes that the advisory is for. For example, … Continue reading
Adopting A Baby: Tips for Your First Flight (Part Two)
(If you missed part one of this post, you can find it here .) Pardon me interrupting your “baby-moon” but traveling with an infant is an entirely different experience! (By the way, be sure to enjoy reading a book or magazine on the way out. You will not be reading on the plane for, oh, about another … Continue reading
Adopting a Baby: Tips for Your First Flight (Part One)
I have my baby (YAY)! Now what? Guest Post by Jane Hutchinson Castanias, adoptive mother of two. Jane serves on the Board of Directors of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, and on the National Capital Area Gladney Family Association Board. She is a frequent speaker on infertility and adoption topics. So, Congratulations! You have waited … Continue reading
Announcement
I guess it’s about time I reveal this news to those of you who don’t know me personally. We are going to be able to share even more travel tips with you soon because…. Yep, she’s right…we’re expecting a little baby brother for Ella in January. I’ll be able to share with you more travel … Continue reading
Review of Go-Go Babyz TravelMate Deluxe Cruizer
I will tell you more about the Go-Go Babyz TravelMate Deluxe Cruizer, but all you really need to know is this: You can easily steer it with TWO FINGERS!!! Go-Go Babyz advertises that the Deluxe Cruizer can be steered with just one hand, but they are being modest. Walking to the plane I stopped for a … Continue reading
Infants on the Plane
The first thing people tell you about flying with an infant is to make sure they are sucking a pacifier or bottle on ascent and descent. This is not necessary. My doctor informed me that a newborn’s ears have less fluid than an older baby so there shouldn’t be a problem with pressure equalization. If … Continue reading
Packing for Onboard the Plane–Infants
Ella as a happy 3 month old frequent flier The packing can be the hardest part, so here is my advice on how/what to pack: Many people advise to pack minimally. I don’t agree. You should *concisely* pack everything you need for worst case scenarios like lengthy delays, unplanned overnights, spit up, and diaper blowouts. … Continue reading
