I dreaded the first flights with my baby (five in total over the course of three weeks), but thanks to following these tips, I had a surprisingly great experience! Hope they are helpful.
Crowdsourced from many wise people I've encountered:
-Make sure the baby starts sucking 40 min before landing to protect their ears—set a timer based on when landing is predicted.
-Bring extra clothes for the baby and all adults.
-Wear a baby carrier through the airport and definitely through security.
-Drink extra water whenever you can—flight attendants are happy to help—and pack plenty of snacks for yourself.
-Wear a Boppy as a neck pillow then it will be handy for nursing and for letting baby sleep on.
-Use the MAMAVA App to find nursing spaces. Or review designated nursing spaces on the airport’s map.
-Don't board early; we found it most helpful to board as late as possible after friends had recommended it. Obviously stay close so you don’t cause any trouble making the flight.
-Wear a nursing cover scarf if you like.
-You can get a free pass from the airline ticket counter for someone to accompany you to the boarding gate.
-Flight attendants can heat up bottles for you. No need to ask for a cup of hot water and fumble with it yourself.
-Dressing in layers is very helpful.
-Change diapers as close to when you board as possible: you may be able to skip or at least minimize plane changes.
-Make sure the baby starts sucking 40 min before landing to protect their ears—set a timer based on when landing is predicted.
-Bring extra clothes for the baby and all adults.
-Wear a baby carrier through the airport and definitely through security.
-Drink extra water whenever you can—flight attendants are happy to help—and pack plenty of snacks for yourself.
-Wear a Boppy as a neck pillow then it will be handy for nursing and for letting baby sleep on.
-Use the MAMAVA App to find nursing spaces. Or review designated nursing spaces on the airport’s map.
-Don't board early; we found it most helpful to board as late as possible after friends had recommended it. Obviously stay close so you don’t cause any trouble making the flight.
-Wear a nursing cover scarf if you like.
-You can get a free pass from the airline ticket counter for someone to accompany you to the boarding gate.
-Flight attendants can heat up bottles for you. No need to ask for a cup of hot water and fumble with it yourself.
-Dressing in layers is very helpful.
-Change diapers as close to when you board as possible: you may be able to skip or at least minimize plane changes.
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