I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when traveling to Florida with my 10 month old daughter but she did great. Here is a quick post about what I found helpful when flying with her. Although we traveled with a friend and her small daughter it was essentially like traveling alone since we were each busy focusing on our girls. Here are some helpful pointers if you are going to brave a solo trip!Tips for the Airport
- Have passports and boarding passes in your pocket
- Snacks and water for both mommy and baby
- Take your stroller right to the gate (I even took my car seat & base!) and take the stroller you want to take! I took my jogging stroller and there were no issues at all.
- Don't feel pressured to rush through security. Step aside if you need more time.
- Do a Park N' Go type thing for parking. The shuttle service is amazing with a little one.
Tips for the Plane
- Have two of your baby's favourite toys with you (Sophie and a small book for us!)
- Sanitizing wipes to wipe down everything! I got a 12 pack for $1.50 at Walmart.
- Easy to eat snacks for take off and landing so babes ears wont hurt (I did a combo of nursing, apple sauce snack pack, and mum-mums)
- Baby wipes for runny nose and snack clean up
- Make friends with the people around you! I was able to pass off Kinley to a few passengers and flight attendants. So helpful! We made Passenger Goodie Bags so that helped break the ice.
- A small thin blanket if your babe is a good plane sleeper (Mine is NOT!)
- A bottle of water for you!
Hope that helps. Happy traveling!
