• I’m gonna be that guy in about a week, kid is 6 months. Any seasoned parents got good tips? It’s not a long flight at least, only 2h.

    Edit: Thank you all, I read every one of your replies. Flight goes at 6am, but we booked a night at the airport hotel so we just have to walk across the street. Baby will be in a carrier and get the bottle during takeoff/landing. Fingers crossed.

    • DrMango
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      101 year ago

      I think most people will give you credit for trying. Parents get it, non-parents who are non-assholes will also have some level of tolerance as long as it looks like you’re doing your best to keep the child calm and quiet.

      Shit happens. Kids are unpredictable.

      You can also try a baby dose of benadryl to knock them out just before takeoff.

    • @beatensoup
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      61 year ago

      Not a seasoned parent but have been through this process. Try to get enough sleep yourself so you can give the necessary attention while traveling.

      2 hours in the plane also means like another 3 hours in the car + airport queues. Don’t forget that bit.

      Sleep deprivation is a great reason why parents are angry with kids and can’t focus even for a minute due to irritability.

    • @CptOblivius@lemmy.world
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      51 year ago

      Feed them on the way up and the way down. Sucking/drinking greatly helps with the air pressure changes. We did that and worked wonders. We would walk of and people would be surprised there were children were in the plane.

    • @prr@lemmy.world
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      51 year ago

      Don’t give a shit what other people think. I went through puking etc. in transport and public places. Just focus on kid comfort and prepare yourself with bags, wet wipes and backup clothes.

    • sylver_dragon
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      41 year ago

      Assuming your partner is breast-feeding, pop that kid on a nipple. We flew several times with young kids and being able to suckle kept the little ones quiet for most flights.