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Advice for flying alone with young child and toddler

syd123

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Latest post on 03 October 2015 - 10:51

Thanks for all the advice.

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Tiramisou110714

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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 20:06

If you can financially afford it, I would strongly suggest hiring Marhaba service. There are few types or levels, depending on the price, I think. The most extensive level is - they'll meet you at the car, take you through all formalities, help with baggage and all that.

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Cheeky Monkey

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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 13:08

Just in case you weren't aware, make sure you also have your children's original birth certificates and an attested letter from their father giving you permission to travel with them. This is a new rule for travelling into South Africa.

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seasand

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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 09:57

Hi, I am needing all the advice and tips I can get for flying with a child and toddler on my own. I am flying to Durban South Africa in November with my 8 year old special needs child and my 1 year old on my own. Please give me advice and are there any items I will have to get to make life easier. TIA These sites may be of some help for you. Although the policies may be a few years old there are some good tips and suggestions. http://traveling-kids.blogspot.ae/2011/09/flying-with-infant-airline-policies-for.html http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/01/09/a-special-needs-pre-flight-checklist/ Maybe wise to contact the airline your going with to see what facilities they have on offer to help you with ahead of time. Many airports offer free assisted internal transportation services to and from boarding gate so you are not carrying everything. I'm sure you have this but also might be a suggestion to take a doctors letter explaining that your child has special needs because we all know that not all special needs are visible just incase the little angel gets distressed at any point going through security or something. Also lets not forget about mum.... you can view duty free price list online and pre order to have taken to the airline too these days. Good luck and have a safe and happy journey. xxxx

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UmmSalah

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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 05:00

Might request a bulkhead seat so you don't have people in front of you and more foot/floor space for the toddler if he gets antsy. I would bring several milk boxes with straws (strawberry flavor etc), finger foods like cheerios and grapes and chocolate/chips for emergency bribery :p , manipulative toys like wikistix that the older one can create with on the tray, picture books that the baby would enjoy looking at, crayons and paper to scribble on. Baby leash for the transit in case you need hands free/the baby needs to walk around.

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Pinkdiamondz

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Latest post on 26 September 2015 - 19:40

Hi donna, dont pack too much but make sure you have a change of clothes and diapers if you little one is still in them. Bring food, snacks, dry formula, for the little one as they usually dont like the plane food or the baby milk provided. REMEMBER to use a back pack so your hands are free... And gate check a stroller as the country we land in from flying Emirates dont have complementry stroller on arrival! I had a disaster in August with too many hand bags and no stroller with a toddler and a new baby and no strollers! Yikes! *** Oh and bring medicine and a bottle or soother for little ine to suck on when take off and landing. Best of luck enjoy the flight.

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