Baby's First Airplane?

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We live in Arizona and are taking a trip to Washington DC in a couple weeks. We have a 8 month old son and this is going to be his first time out of the state and on a airplane. And tips or tricks to get him through traveling? Anything I should or shouldn't do on the airplane? I'm so worried about being that lady with the baby that everyone hates!😂

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Lol I was on a plane just this weekend with a baby probably around the same age. Just feed him while climbing altitude so his ears pop. Walk the aisles a tad and bounce him around, bring enough toys and distractions. That's really all you can do

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I took my son from Florida to New York and back at 5 months old. I wore him through security, and he sat on my lap during the flight. I didn't have to purchase a seat. You don't have to until their 2 years old. But if you have extra money, I'm sure that makes it more comfy. He actually slept the whole time. He nursed and had his pacifier during take off. So I think keeping them fed, have them nap, and a quiet toy or two are helpful. But most people who have children will understand

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We flew from CA-WA when our son was 4 months. My best advice is to stay calm. If your attitude is calming and relaxing, your baby will react the same way. Just bottle (or boob) or pacifier available at take off for ears and you should be fine. Allow yourself to get up and walk back and forth a few times so baby can "get up" and explore! Don't worry about others is my other big advice. People have flown with babies for ever and some babies/kids cry. That's what headphones are for!

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I havent flown with my little one yet, but make sure he has his own seat purchased and is in his car seat. You'll have to double check that your car seat is FAA approved (very few aren't), it should say so on the seat. There's a FB group called Car Seats for the Littles that would be a great resource in helping answer any questions you have about flying with a car seat, etc. Good luck!

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I took my daughter on a plane when she was 2 months old. It was hard taking her by myself but I'm sure it would be a lot easier if someone else was there to help me carry luggage, diaper bag, etc.

She slept through the entire time after take off. My MIL is a flight attendant and she says babies usually always sleep through flights unless they are teething.

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I believe by law they have to let you use your car seat. If you're interested that fb group I mentioned above has a ton of info about it and documents that you can use in case they tell you otherwise :) I've learned so much since joining the group...stuff I would have never known otherwise!

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