Originally Posted by
baglady
I've never been pelted with cookies
Seriously, if you keep your kids happy, occupied; ensure they don't kick the seat in front of them, throw their food, drink, toy, etc. I think you'll be fine. I enforced a plane, airline club, hotel executive club et al as "fuss free zones". She's not allowed to act up, use anything but an indoor voice, etc. if she wants to stay there. It's worked for us.
Don't dread it; relax and enjoy the trip. We've stopped bringing the car seat for baglady jr. and instead bought her a pillow (she picked it out and carries it) that helps her to sleep since we have some late night flights on occasion. I bring her favorite snacks; a new toy or activity; her leapster game system (with headphones); dvd player; dvds (again, with headphones); an art kit; some little toys, a blanket and whatever her favorite plush toy is of the day. Also, she likes to have her shoes and socks off in order to get comfy; so I do that after we're settled in. It works for us. Enjoy your trip and if nothing else; don't stress
+1
If you stress out, kids will pick up on that and it'll be all over for you.
Originally Posted by
nochoice
OK! This is great! Thanks so much!
We chose the last two rows in coach - no one will have to be right next to us. We will offer to buy drinks and I will do whatever I can to keep the 9 month old quiet. But I'm still terrified. I just know that she makes noise even when she's happy in her own home.
When I was childfree I handed out my fair share of disapproving looks so I know I have bad plane karma coming back my way.
We've talked about driving but I guess it takes a week to drive from Chicago to California. I've looked into trains and even buses - we just don't have a choice.
If you are going ORD-SJC in June and you are on our flight - I'm truly sorry.
Here's to hoping karma doesn't bite you in the butt too badly!
MrsJonesing just got back from driving CO-DE with the kids....by herself. The trip back was okay because she brought back a friend who came to visit. Took two overnight stays each way. She said if she ever thought about doing it again then (a) shoot her and (b) if she lived then it would have to be 3 overnights because the 7+ hours of driving each day with a baby and toddler was too much. Trains aren't much better. Had family come out by train and there were way too many delays.