re: Experience traveling with a 6 month old, any advice?

On a flight from NOLA to LA I noticed a family in the waiting area with a few young kids. Before boarding the mom pulled out a ziplock with a bottle in it. Children's Benadryl. She dosed each kid up. They all slept great on the flight apparently, didnt hear a peep. Coincidentally we traveled from LA to NOLA a week later with the same family. That little trick saved the kids and all the passengers alot of discomfort. I was impressed with the parents forward thinking.

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People generally understand when babies cry. It's the toddler throwing a tantrum to apathetic parents that sets them off.

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I think this is true

Prior to kids, I can't remember a single screaming baby on a plane even when we were doing a lot of traveling. And it's not because there weren't any, it's because shite happens and most reasonable people find it forgettable.

I do recall with perfect clarity the obnoxious, loud 2-3 year old on a trip to Munich whose parents could give an absolute shite about what this demon he/she thing was up to and who I saved from having its skull crushed by the drink cart in the dark (twice).

As a new parent, I suspect if we're making an effort people will usually give you a pass.

Yeah. Don't.

Don't make us all suffer for your mistakes.

I just got back from a huge travel trip with a < 3 month old. She was the perfect baby. No crying or anything. Key is to make sure she has a pacifier or is being fed while the plane is going up and down.

For many reasons, we’ve always driven everywhere - but if it’s better to fly then fly

Take off and landing will be the worst - but give the baby his bottle or pacifier for that

Quick story - I was flying to NYC once and a lady was on a plane with an infant - the baby had a terribly weak cry and cried at take off - of course someone complained - the lady apologized and gave the baby his bottle - another passenger asked about the reason for their trip and it was they were in their way to Boston for a certain medical procedure or treatment that was only available there. No one complained again when the baby cried at landing.

Pay for the third seat in the row, strap them in their car seat. They'll likely sleep better.

Pay for TSA precheck (if you don't have it already), because dragging all your baby shite through security sucks arse.

Most airlines will let you board after the priority folks, take advantage of it.

Know your kid - you'll know if they're going to flip their shite or not.

Do your best to prepare for them having a bad time - but if it happens, it happens.

My kid is 6 now - she's flown a bunch of times (from 6 months old and on). The kid will be fine. The other people will get over it.

My kid did great flying at 6 months. Time a bottle for takeoff and landing to help pop the ears. She slept pretty much the entire time. You gotta do what you gotta do.

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benedryl

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I don’t advise doing this, but that’s just me

BUT If you’re thinking of doing this, get the proper dosage from the doctor

Roll a fat one
Smoke it

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Before boarding the mom pulled out a ziplock with a bottle in it. Children's Benadryl

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