Travelling with toddler : plane ride question

  • Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:22 PM
    Message # 472160

    Have you recently travelled by plane with your toddler? My son will be 23 months at  the time of travvling and would like to hear your suggestions on how to entertain on the plane, what worked for you to distract him/her. I am planning on taking movies, colouring and he loves stickers and cars.......any more suggestions?

    Do you take toys in your suitcase for your vacation?

  • Monday, March 05, 2012 8:57 PM
    Reply # 848714 on 472160

    I travelled with my daughter when she was 19 months, and was worried about how she would behave on a 6 hour flight. We were lucky, as our flight was early in the morning, so she ended up sleeping for 3 hours. Take lots of snacks and crayons if he likes to colour. Also take him for a walk down the aisle.

  • Monday, March 12, 2012 3:02 PM
    Reply # 856431 on 472160
    Last year, we traveled with our 2 sons on an 15 hr. directly flight. Plus there was a 6-hour delay before we took off. At that time, our first son was 4 and the 2nd was 1.5 yrs. old. I bought small toys from the dollar store, such as cars, stickers, books. We didn't really bring our "good" toys from home because if they lose these toys, it was no big deal. I wrapped each set of toys with tissue paper and I would whip each one out periodically if they got bored. Part of the fun was them unwrapping them!

    I think most flights have little screens for each person to view on now so I found that really help. We also brought a few organic lollipops for them to suck on for take-off and landing so their ears won't pop. Definitely brought lots of snacks for them too! Hope that helps! Have fun and enjoy your trip!
  • Tuesday, March 13, 2012 11:41 AM
    Reply # 857494 on 472160

    Bring a bunch of interesting necklaces, then put them on one or two at a time and let them play while sitting on your lap:)

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