Was on a flight this summer with a mom traveling alone with a lap child, plus 3 other children. She was absolutely prepared. The three oldest children were handed small plastic boxes with their names on it right as they boarded the plane. The boxes had snacks, books, toys, etc specifically for that child. Was very impressed with her. She knew she couldn't expect help from anyone else (although it was offered by many of us) so she had plans in place to make sure her children and everyone around them were able to enjoy the trip.