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Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 13:12

Two weeks out and I am trying not to freak out at the prospect of entertaining my ds for 15 hours. Presumably he'll sleep for some of it but, please oh please any suggestions / advice will be gratefully received!! I have bought a portable dvd player and I know I can charge it on board so that's one thing and I'm thinking I'll take him some snacks etc rather than rely on just the airline food. After that, I my mind is just a blank! Help!

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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 03:26

I did it 16 hours to nyc took a night flight ..baby slept most of the time ...then played around a bit..was perfectly fine...i didnt have to worry bout feeding her too much cuz it was a night flight ..we slept together

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It's hard work but people are helpful when you are on your own. My suggestion is to have a couple new toys (book, colouring book, sticker book, cards, aqua draws) - something they haven't seen before definitley holds their attention for longer. The Brain quest cards work well for me. I flew with my 15 mth old and 3 yr old for 20 hrs. Lots of people helped and definitely don't bring too much stuff - the 3 yr old was happy just to watch the TV (depending on who you are flying - Emirates has lots of choices, BA has none) but you ahve a DVD player - bring new DVD to keep his attention. They sleep, and eat a lot too. The time does pass but you definitely won't get any you time and let others watch him when you need the loo on the plane.

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don't stress too much.. it won't be as bad as you think. I've done an even longer flight 5 or 6 times ALONE with my two LO's. (the oldest just turned 3!). Definitely don't do playdough. books, crayons, stickers, etc are great.. but honestly i wouldn't pack too much. 1. make SURE you have headphones that will fit his little head the airplane ones won't (i bought some with the big ear muff or whatever it is and they plug right into the airplane armrest) 2. prepare yourself that you WILL NOT GET TO SLEEP OR READ OR RELAX. If you do get a chance, take it!! 3. Accept any help offered and look out for people who are friendly towards him. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best and pray! haha My hat is off to you - I would shut down faced with the prospect of 2 under 3 full stop.... let alone on a flight.... with just me!!!! Actually I'm not bothered by the fact that I'll be alone this time because reading your points I think it will be better not having DH there. Last time we travelled back home DH spent most of the time in Bus while we were back in Economy, which kind of peeved me. It wasn't his fault, that's just how his company does the tickets but knowing he was luxuriating in a comfy seat sipping champagne... grrrrr! I suppose when you're on your own, you just have to get on with it, don't you?

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don't stress too much.. it won't be as bad as you think. I've done an even longer flight 5 or 6 times ALONE with my two LO's. (the oldest just turned 3!). Definitely don't do playdough. books, crayons, stickers, etc are great.. but honestly i wouldn't pack too much. 1. make SURE you have headphones that will fit his little head the airplane ones won't (i bought some with the big ear muff or whatever it is and they plug right into the airplane armrest) 2. prepare yourself that you WILL NOT GET TO SLEEP OR READ OR RELAX. If you do get a chance, take it!! 3. Accept any help offered and look out for people who are friendly towards him. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best and pray! haha

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Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 13:43

Little toys (cars, airplanes), new interesting book, playdough, crayons & coloring book. Thanks helen, I had ruled playdough out given it's potential for mess but if I'm overseeing everthing it should be okay... I think I was just hoping (unrealistically) for some magic object / idea that would make the whole thing effortless! Reality check.

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Little toys (cars, airplanes), new interesting book, playdough, crayons & coloring book.

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