Flying with a 1.5 yo

[Chrysanthemum]

Hi friends!  We’ve officially turned the corner from baby to toddler this month.  He’s now a little person with strong opinions and he wants to be independent!  He (finally) started walking a couple months ago, he has no problem telling me “no, mama,” and he’s into EVERYTHING.  I’m loving this new stage, but it has me nervous for our flight next week.  C has flown several times before, but not since turning 1.  I’m having a hard time imagining how he’ll sit still in our laps for the 2 hours, especially since he’ll miss nap time.

So far, I’ve downloaded apps and a few Elmo episodes (he’s never used our phones or iPads before, so this may be pretty enticing!).  I’ve also bought a few new cheapie toys and books to bring out during the flight.  I’ll pack a few snacks.  What else??  How does this Benadryl plan work JIC?

[cactuscookie]

We flew with H around that age, and she was fine, just...annoying. She basically crawled back and forth between our laps for the whole flights, or tried to sit on the floor. I think she might have fallen asleep for one of them? Snacks were key. It sounds like you've got a good plan with all of the stuff you have packed for him.

[ivy]

We flew at 18 months. It was during nap time so she slept in my lap for a bit, watched movies for a bit, and we got her some sticker activity books that kept her occupied as well. Lots of snacks and diversions are key!

[Chrysanthemum]

Thanks for the reassurance, ladies. After an epic careseat meltdown episode yesterday, my nerves kicked it!

[loira]

It will probably suck, but a 2 hour flight is totally doable. I flew solo with A around that time and it was okay. The biggest thing is just to remember it won't last forever. You've got this!

[thoseareradishes]

One of the blogs I follow recommends these stickers as a good activity (peel and stick to a piece of paper; not sure if your little guy is able to or into something like that -

www.amazon.com/BronaGrand-Sheets-Stickers-Coding-Different/dp/B06Y3ZMRN1/ref=sr_1_10?
ie=UTF8&qid=1530920228&sr=8-10&keywords=dot+stickers

I've also seen a suggestion to bring an empty water bottle and little pom poms - kid shoves pom poms in bottle (then mom gets to fish them out, of course!).