I flew with grub when he was 12 month old. My chemist told me to give him a dose a day of demazin/dimetapp in the week before and the week after flying. Also to have a saline spray on hand and to use it just before the flight. As grub never took a dummy and was too little for suckable lollies, she said put anything in a bottle that he will not refuse. SO chocky milk it was! He had no problems, but in doing everything for him, I neglected myself and I ended up with blocked ears and infections.

Hi, we took our little Sophie to the Gold Coast at about 19 months. It was a 2 1/2 hour flight. On the way up there she slept for the first hour of the flight and the rest she screamed due to sore ears....sorry to scare you. I went to a chemist up there and bought some Demazin for infants as that is what my family doctor uses. It worked a treat on the way home. She slept for the first hour as I think the noise of the place puts them to sleep and when she woke up she was just happy to sit on my lap and look at the magazines. Sophie is very active as well and hates sitting still, but you will be surprised at how well behaved they are on the plane. Lots of snacks is a great idea!! Good luck with it all. It will be perfect, but I would reccomend the demazin. Amy

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Good luck!

Your flight is fairly short.. but it can seem like forever with a toddler! I have flown long haul with my son at 4 months and we had a 6 hour flight when he was 10 months, and another at 11 months old. When he was 11 months I took a bagful of toys, I made sure we sat at the back of the plane (less people to annoy) and he had water at take off and landing. I found it really hard work as I was constantly having to entertain him and distract him from wanting to get up. However, that being said, I think you will find the noise and feel of the plane will naturally soothe him.

Good luck! Let me know how you get on as we have another 6 hour return flight in December!

Lorna

 

I have to say you are lucky for only having to fly 1 1/2 hours.  I had to go with my daughter on a 6 hour flight, and it was very hard.  I made sure I had alot of snacks and I brought some crayons and paper and a few books for her to look at.  For you, since it's so short, is it possible to get her to nap for that time?  I don't know what time you fly during the day, but that may help you alot with the whole thing.  Good luck and have a nice trip.

My husband and I flew with our son when he was 18 months old, and what worked for us are a bunch of new inexpensive toys. Do not bring old toys, unless it's one that your daughter really can't stop playing with. New toys will hold attention longer.

Also, if you haven't introduced writing implements, it would be a great time too. Look into aqua doodles (pen that holds water). It comes with a special paper that shows colors when wet with water.

 

Hi Jess,
We are in the same boat as you.We are flying to the UK next month as Sophie will be 17 months. I was told to give her a bottle on take off as she has trouble in the past with ear infections. At least your flight is short.
He will be OK, maybe he'll run up and down the aisle.
Good luck
Tracey