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Flying with a cranky 5 month old - any advice?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 13:08

I'm planning to travel with my son, just the 2 of us. He tends to get cranky when forced to be in one place too long. I'm totally dreading the trip (a connecting flight of about 6 hours). I'll be using Qatar Airways and looking for someone who's done the trip with them and with an infant. Any advice on what I can do to make the trip more pleasant.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 13:06
Don't worry too much, just book a bassinet seat and hope for the best - I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised. They find the vibration of the plane very soothing and he will probably sleep most of the way, snug in his little bassinet! My DS also got bored easily at that age but I never had a problem flying with him - believe me, it gets harder as they get older! I actually think 5 months is a good time to fly as you don't need to pack solid foods yet, and they're not mobile yet! I always fly Qatar Airways with my baby but think the airlines are all pretty similar, if you have any specific questions about QA let me know and I'll do my best :)
 
 

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