I just bought my plane ticket for me, Adalie and Ariana to go to Korea for my brother’s wedding. I’ll be traveling with my mom and my brother’s fiance but I’m still frightened to take 2 babies with us. I wish it was non-stop but we’ll be stopping in 2 places before landing in Korea. I’m pretty scared and my heart stops whenever I think about it. I’m not really worried for Ariana since she’s happy as long as she’s fed and she sleeps most of the time, I’m mostly worried for Adalie (she is only used to sleeping in her bed with one of us) and the other passengers being bothered by the babies if they cry or fuss. Do YOU have any tips on making the trip a little easier? I’m taking a bag of dum dums and a portable DVD player to keep Adalie quiet but that’s about the only ideas I have. Please ease my burden.
Oh and Jay had a XPS Paintball Tournament last Saturday and won 2nd place and some cash! He hasn’t played in FOREVER but he still got game apparently! I’m very proud of him. I know that was random but I just wanted to brag about my husband. The end.
Kea says
I know I’m not a mother…but whenever we get a patient that we don’t want to hear “cry”, we give them benadryl. I say drug her out, in a very nice way. (Oh and benadryl is very safe, you can even take the mother loads when you’re preggos, that’s how safe it is).
Rachel Waime Marie says
What my mom used to do was get Dramamine. It’s used to prevent nausea and motion sickness. It also helps them fall asleep so when you get to the airport you should give them both one that way by the time the plane takes off they are both asleep.
That’s just what my mom did and it seemed to work for her….and my brothers.
Jordan and Amanda says
K this comment might be long. Just warning you. But I flew alone with Malakai to Taiwan (with a stop in LA) twice so here are a few tips that I can think of:
1. Don’t worry too much about what the other passengers are thinking. If you stress your kids will wonder why you’re stressing and then they’ll stress too. Some people are just too stupid to realize that you’re doing your best on such a long flight with two babies. Just ignore them.
2. Pack lots of things for Adalie to do but don’t over-think it. You could pack the entire house up and bring it on the plane but all she might want to do is walk around. You know what I mean?
3. Make sure Ariana is nursing (or asleep, or sucking on something) during take off and landing to prevent her ears from hurting. Just give Adalie something to eat or drink.
4. and this is the most effective one. PRAY. I’m not kidding. I prayed my heart out before both flights because i was so nervous, and I felt that I definitely had help π
5. You can try medication for the kids, but try it on them beforehand cuz sometimes rather than getting drowsy, some kids get more hyper.
I know it’s hard not to worry about it, but you honestly can’t know how your kids will be on the flight, so just prepare adequately and then try not to worry. I hope that helps. π
Kory says
I just wouldn’t worry about the other passengers. I hate those people that are impatient with babies. I always feel bad for the moms. Just try and keep them entertained and don’t worry about the cranky people.
Kayla R. says
Since you will have your mom to help I think you will do great. The longest flight part I would give them some medicine to make them sleepy! and help with there ears:)
Mibi and Lee says
Im sure your nervous but HOW AWESOME that you get to go to Korea??? And you will have help so you are lucky;-) As for the girls…when we fly with my stepdaughter we pack TREATS….lots of snacks, a coloring/activity book and a present!!! We wait on the present until she gets a little fussy and then we bust it out and she gets so excited everything else fades. And the dvd player barely lasts a full movie so we dont rely on it:-(
George, Jenny, and Carlitos says
I’d say… same as above. More than just dumdums… bring lots of treats. And maybe a NEW toy that she hasn’t seen yet-that way, it’s new to her on the plane (when nothing else seems to work) and she’ll be entertained for a bit longer. Also, activities (coloring, matching, puzzles, etc.) work great. Good luck and have fun!
ONe of you can always take her up and down the aisles
George, Jenny, and Carlitos says
oh, BTW-I don’t agree w/ drugging her. That’s the only thing I disagree with from above. Your pediatrician can prescribe a sedative (safe and used specifically for babies), but only use it if necessary.
I travel with it when I travel ALONE w/ Carlos-but have NEVER had to use it. π
klkhawaii says
Just relocate wedding to Hawaii, and make Jay go.
Duh.
Nicole says
I would suggest one of those backpacks that have a leash attached to it for Adalie… They have them at Target, it is really cute, with a money of dog or even a bear as the backpack. That way she will be attached to who ever has the other end. In the plan you will be fine, it is in the terminal that is crazy… she could wonder off, or you don't have enough hands to carry everything plus know where she is. This is what I always use with my kids, even in stores with Kasen, he wants to be a big boy… Here is a link to one, but I know they have some at target it is in the baby section… http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=333&parentCategoryId=85183&categoryId=85215&subCategoryId=86205
Sarah says
Thanks everyone! I’ll take benadryl, lots of snacks, toys, “rewards” and I think we’re gonna buy the backpack too, that sounds like a good idea. π