{"id":2946,"date":"2021-10-14T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/?p=2946"},"modified":"2024-03-29T21:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T01:07:09","slug":"6-flying-with-an-infant-tips-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/6-flying-with-an-infant-tips-you-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Useful Flying with an Infant Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying with an infant can be an exciting and overwhelming time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When my daughter was 7 months old, we flew to Disney World and when she turned 1 (year old), we went on a 5 week trip to Asia. I\u2019ll be sharing some tips with you that we found extremely helpful for us as new parents navigating this world of travel with a baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: As we have a new normal now with certain travel requirements, it would be a good idea to look up what are the requirements for travel by air, especially with a baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents, there is so much to think about when it comes to travelling with our babies. We want to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. I hope that this blog post will help you prepare for flying with your infant.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h4><span id=\"Pin_this_for_later\"><strong>Pin this for later!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2970\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span id=\"Here_are_6_flying_with_an_infant_tips_you_should_know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 6 flying with an infant tips you should know:<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span id=\"Disclaimer_BY_CLICKING_THE_LINKS_AND_MAKING_A_PURCHASE_I_MIGHT_BE_EARNING_A_SMALL_COMMISSION_AT_NO_ADDITIONAL_COST_TO_YOU_PLEASE_SEE_OUR_FULL_DISCLOSURE_FOR_MORE_DETAILS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer: <\/span><b>BY CLICKING THE LINKS AND MAKING A PURCHASE, I MIGHT BE EARNING A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. PLEASE SEE OUR<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/full-disclosure\/\"> <b>FULL DISCLOSURE<\/b><\/a><b> FOR MORE DETAILS.<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2><span id=\"1_Deciding_when_to_fly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Deciding when to fly<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things to take note of before you buy the flight tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, take note of when your baby sleeps and naps. If they will be asleep on the flight, then it might be easier for you. However, if they need their environment to be quiet, dark, and lack distractions, you might want to take them to the airport and flight after they are well rested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do note that you need to be at the airport an hour or more before you fly. Factor those things in together with their nap and sleep time to decide when best to fly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are taking a long flight, then you\u2019ll have to make the best decision of when would be the most favorable time to fly with your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For us, we chose to fly an overnight flight to Asia so that she can sleep for most of the ride there. She was sleeping when we were on our way to the airport, woke up during the checking in process and while we waited to depart. However, she fell asleep shortly after we were on the plane.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know your baby best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_Buying_the_Actual_Plane_Ticket\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Buying the Actual Plane Ticket<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two things to note in regards to buying the plane ticket after deciding the best time. You want to think about which seat you prefer and who is going on the trip with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on whether your baby is mobile (crawling or walking), this might impact you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would highly recommend for you to get the bulkhead seats as those have babies who love to stand. You might need to call the airline to book those seats as you have an infant ticket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though you may lose the storage space in front of you, it\u2019s quite a bit of space for you to stretch and for your baby to stand on the floor if you let them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unable to get the bulkhead seats, you will need to decide whether you want the aisle or window seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It really depends on what you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2478\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2478\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2478\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Breastfeeding on the plane\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Canva<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The window seat is great for privacy and your baby can look out the window. However, the downside is that you\u2019ll need to ask the person next to you to move every time you need to go to the washroom or stretch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aisle seat is great for you to move around if need be. However, there is no privacy as people are walking up and down the aisle to go to the bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to think about is whether you\u2019ll be travelling with someone or by yourself. If travelling with someone, you can buy the window and aisle seats and hopefully you\u2019ll get the whole row to yourself. If not, you can always ask to switch if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_Things_to_pack_in_carry-on\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Things to pack in carry-on<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve bought your ticket and are starting to pack for the flight, there are a few must-haves you need to pack in your carry-on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are travelling by yourself with your baby, it\u2019s important to keep things compact and simple. One backpack is sufficient (unless you\u2019re an over-packer then maybe a carry-on luggage too).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the baby, you will want to pack these things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diapers and Wipes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra clothes and socks (2 Sets if it\u2019s a longer flight)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and bottles for formula (You are allowed to bring in hot water through the airport for baby)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books and Quiet Toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic bag for dirty clothes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for you, you\u2019ll want to pack these for yourself (in addition to what you usually pack):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra set of clothes (My daughter had a poop explosion and it was on my pants for the whole flight, not fun)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Dodo-Baby-Nursing-Cover-Breastfeeding\/dp\/B07Y77CMXB?dchild=1&amp;keywords=nursing cover&amp;qid=1634154858&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=makingdayscount-20&amp;linkId=77477d823b410d44e2ae23c1f8aa99cc&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nursing cover<\/a> (for feeding or just to create a distraction free space for baby)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby Carrier (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Ergobaby-Carrier-Carry-Positions-Pearl\/dp\/B07DFV2T46?dchild=1&amp;keywords=ergobaby carrier&amp;qid=1634154542&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=makingdayscount-20&amp;linkId=e29e1f25ee21da86e72f13bad55d2d82&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we have this one<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019ll be good for you to know exactly where you put the items if you will be looking for them on the plane. Especially if you\u2019re travelling by yourself and holding the baby, the easier it is to find what you\u2019re looking for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_Night_before_flying_with_an_infant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Night before flying with an infant<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is really important to get as much rest as you can the night before your flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the same schedule with your baby and worry about switching the time zones after you get to your destination. This is because when your baby is better rested, you\u2019ll hopefully have a happier baby on the plane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you sleep, it\u2019ll be good to look through your list of what you need to bring to the airport the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes your carry-ons, stroller, chargers, things for the baby and yourself. Make sure that the list is complete so that it\u2019ll be easy to grab what you need using the list the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_At_the_airport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. At the airport<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are bringing your baby to the airport, you can gate check your stroller. What this means is that you can put your baby in your stroller after bypassing security and check in your stroller prior to boarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is pretty helpful as it will help you be hands-free and save you some energy before the flight. If your baby insists on being carried, you can always use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Ergobaby-Carrier-Carry-Positions-Pearl\/dp\/B07DFV2T46?dchild=1&amp;keywords=ergobaby carrier&amp;qid=1634154542&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=makingdayscount-20&amp;linkId=e29e1f25ee21da86e72f13bad55d2d82&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your baby carrier<\/a> to give you great support while carrying your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/ergo-baby-carrier-review\/\">ErgoBaby 360 Carrier Review<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, at the airport, you should decide whether you want to board early with family boarding or later after everyone has taken their seats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who need time to put the carry-on in the luggage compartments, settle down, and not feel rushed in finding their seats, you should board early. This will give you and your baby time to take in the new environment and put things where you need to be without other passengers rushing you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby could benefit from getting their energy out while waiting to board, then you might consider boarding last. However, you might not be able to find space to put your carry-on since you board later (unless someone in your party decides to go in first with the carry-ons).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"6_On_the_flight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. On the flight<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the plane is departing or landing, it\u2019ll be good to feed your baby to keep their ears from feeling the uncomfortable pressure. Whether bottle feed or breastfeed, do what you need to do to keep the baby and you happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2477\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2477\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2477 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Breastfeeding on the plane\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blog-Pictures_-Breastfeeding-on-the-plane-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Canva<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby takes snacks or food, it\u2019ll be good to have some prepared for the flight. Long distance flight usually comes with meals. However, depending on whether your child has allergies or you have a preference for certain types of food, you might want to bring your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can get antsy when we\u2019re bored. It is the same with babies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A way to combat that is with books and quiet toys. It is something for them to look at and play with without disturbing others on the plane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can get <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3i5u0JO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high contrast soft baby books like this one<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3zGtdok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cute animal books like this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, poop explosions happen in the most unexpected places. For me, it was on our flight to Disney World. You want to be prepared if it does happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, I did not pack extra pants as it was a short flight. I was not smart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Had to sit on the flight with poop on my pants and on the Disney bus, and finally could change when we arrived at the resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So learn from my mistake and be sure to pack extra clothes for both you and the baby, and have extra diapers and wipes for the flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was truly an adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you so much for reading my blog post on flying with an infant tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related blog posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/review-flying-eva-airlines-with-a-baby\/\">Review: Flying EVA Airlines with a baby<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/breastfeeding-tips-on-the-plane\/\">Breastfeeding Tips On The Plane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/how-to-plan-a-last-minute-disney-vacation\/\">How to plan a last minute Disney vacation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like this post, please pin the image below and share it with others who might find it helpful. Follow me on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makingdayscount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram @makingdayscount<\/a> for more mom tips and day of a life with 2 young children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2971\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Flying-with-an-infant-tips.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flying with an infant can be an exciting and overwhelming time.\u00a0 When my daughter was 7 months old, we flew to Disney World and when she turned 1 (year old), we went on a 5 week trip to Asia. 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