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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:29

out of here was no problem at all. Coming back from the UK I had to open a carton of formula, but I was only carrying 3 on the plane with me as I had all bottles filled with water ready for powder (also separated into feed qtys). From hearing of friends experiences coming out of the UK I made sure I timed it as best I could that when I went through the custom gates and was asked to open the carton of pre-made formula, it was pretty much DS feed time about half hour later, so I got to use it then anyway. Definately take change of clothes for you and her. Also take a dummy / pacifier in case she finishes the bottle before you get to land, sometimes you can get stuck up in the air for an extra 10 / 15 mins circling (which happened to us) then the rest of the decent there is nothing for the LO to suck on to help with the ear pops. Have the pacifer ready (even if bubs doesn't take one normally), they seem to know they need to suck so will generally take it (from personal experience and a few friends from Oz have told me as well). Safe travels.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:15

Yep, the Aussies can and are very a.n.a.l about anything and everything in this airline security industry so I was petrified about traveling with formula, so I prepared myself by printing out the info incase I needed it. Got to security preparing for a battle and they practically laughed at me for being so particular about mentioning to them beforehand about how many cartons I had in the bag. It was almost too easy! So when we travel to the UK next I am going to somehow manage to convince DH that I do need double the amount of formula cartons... he will not believe me and will think I am being over paranoid... again! :D <em>edited by shellly on 01/02/2011</em>

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:10

Yeah, try to smuggle a banana into Oz and you'll find yourself locked up with a grade one all over before you can say monkey! But feel free to import baby milk in boxes :D. We've encountered some right jobsworths at security over the years but the best was Mum's experience with LHR last year. OK, so she had a cabin bag full of bacon and sausages, but the guy says to her, "You can't take that, it'll smell the aircraft"! Er, OK mate. Whatever you say.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:06

Must be, DC... and here I was thinking the Aussies were strict. They were a dream! ;)

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:03

Maybe it's only the UK that asks you to sample? We've been asked to sample half of the formula and jars we've had with us on all our flights involving UK customs. I had four cartons on one flight and tried to tell the guy that once I'd opened them they'd be useless within a short space of time without refrigeration, but he wasn't having any of it, then when we had jars at Christmas I had to open and taste two of the four I had in my bag. Cold baby puree at 6am? Nice!

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 19:47

I had no problem at all with the pre-made formula. It all depends on the person on the day, I guess. However I printed off the regulations from the official website (think it was the Customs website - will try and find) where it clearly states any and all baby food/formula is allowed in quantities to cover said flight distance. Final say is up to security but they cannot deny your baby its food. IF they want you to sample 1 of the cartons then you should plan and take an extra on top of what you need... just in case. Absolutely, but certainly UK customs will ask you to sample a random 50% of the food/drink you bring on the flight, so if you've brought say 4 cartons, they will ask you to open 2 of them to taste them. When you're travelling with a baby that's on jars of purée, make sure you take varieties that you wouldn't mind eating! lol Like I said... it all depends on who you come across on the day whether they will make it difficult for you or not. We all hear so many stories from our friends and friends of friends having different experiences and they are all different scenarios. I'm speaking from personal experience, not from what I have heard or think happens. To ask someone to sample 50% of 'unopened' formula is just plain ridiculous whether its law or not. Is it the law do you know? It certainly was not mentioned on the Australian Customs website that 50% has to be sampled. Anyway, I guess we all can be as prepared as possible and hope you don't come across a difficult security person. I did in fact come across a difficult security person in Hong Kong who wanted to refuse ALL of my pre measured water in the bottles whilst I was on the aerobridge about to board (I have taken 6 flights with our baby so far so I have experienced many scenarios), anyway he refused to let me take any of them on.... I won that battle and my bottles boarded the flight in my hot little hands :D Glitzi, be prepared and hopefully you will not come across any of these difficulties. ;)

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 19:31

Some useful tips and comments here: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/traveller-tips/baby-on-board-how-to-survive-a-flight-with-an-infant-20110126-1a54r.html

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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 19:22

I had no problem at all with the pre-made formula. It all depends on the person on the day, I guess. However I printed off the regulations from the official website (think it was the Customs website - will try and find) where it clearly states any and all baby food/formula is allowed in quantities to cover said flight distance. Final say is up to security but they cannot deny your baby its food. IF they want you to sample 1 of the cartons then you should plan and take an extra on top of what you need... just in case. Absolutely, but certainly UK customs will ask you to sample a random 50% of the food/drink you bring on the flight, so if you've brought say 4 cartons, they will ask you to open 2 of them to taste them. When you're travelling with a baby that's on jars of purée, make sure you take varieties that you wouldn't mind eating! lol

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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:34

For starters dont be worried. Its not that bad. I too travelled with DS alone at 6 weeks and have been doing it ever since. 1 - Feed him at take off and landing, especially from 20mins before landing as it usually hurts thier ears. 2 - Travel light. Better to stick to breastmilk than lug around bottles, formula, water, etc etc plus your handbag, plus your baby's clothes. Depending on the length of your flight time, take as many diapers as you think you will need during that time, plus 2 extra. Wet wipes, changing mat (u can even buy disposable ones) too. Try to put everything in one handbag or even back pac so that u dont have to handle so many things. 3 - Let baby be dressed in one of those sleep suits Dont bother with fancy clothes. Sleep suits are easy for you and for him. And take maybe 2 extra suits. 4 - Make sure u reserve the front row seats so that u get a bassinet. And make sure the bassinet is padded with an airline blanket before u put him in. I think U just need one blanket for him, unless your travelling to somewhere really cold. 5 - For meals, u can ask them to bring you one plate at a time if you arent able to put him down or something. I usually eat heavy before i board so that I dont have to manage a tray and a running toddler :) 6 - dont worry abt his cold.. and he prolly gonna sleep most of the trip leaving you to enjoy a movie :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:51

If you are sure the flight isn't full and you are able to carry a car seat around with you, then do so! My LO was strapped in her maxi cosi the entire flight unless I was feeding or changing her. They just snuggle in it and sleep so peacefully, and you can go to the bathroom or take a nap yourself without worrying about them (obviously let the flight attendants know that you're going to the bathroom so they can stand by!). I just hung the carseat on a small rollaway suitcase to get through the airport, and LO was in a carrier strapped to me. I put the changing bag in the rollaway suitcase so I could take it out on the flight to use. The maxi cosi cabrio is also certified to be used on airplanes during take-off, landing and turbulence (which not all flight attendants are aware of as I have found). And its much safer than putting baby in a bassinet. As others said, blanket (one is enough, and you can use the airline one if it gets too dirty), spare clothes and diapers. I always account for 1 diaper per 1 hour from the minute I leave the house until I reach the house/hotel on the other end. Little ones can make a mess and they usually "go" several times a day. One thing someone once mentioned in a blog which has been such good advice: put all the baby stuff in a handbag or changing bag, but keep a little bag (or changing mat that has pockets and turns into a small bag) with just 2 diapers, a change of clothes (minimum that you would need to get the baby out of the bathroom without them getting cold - so underwear and a pj), wipes etc. Before you take baby to change them, you just make sure you have 2 diapers in the small bag without needing to take a whole changing bag with you everytime. Good luck! They usually sleep the whole flight so don't worry about it. The doctor will let you know how best to treat the congestion.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:33

I had no problem at all with the pre-made formula. It all depends on the person on the day, I guess. However I printed off the regulations from the official website (think it was the Customs website - will try and find) where it clearly states any and all baby food/formula is allowed in quantities to cover said flight distance. Final say is up to security but they cannot deny your baby its food. IF they want you to sample 1 of the cartons then you should plan and take an extra on top of what you need... just in case.

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:24

One of my top tips is if bubs is taking formula, try and get the pre-made cartons of formula if possible. And definitely take a change of clothes for bubs and you ;) Happy flying! Hmm... on my last flight out from Gatwick, a mum of young twins had brought cartons of formula and was asked to sample 50% of them "as per regulations" - she tried explaining that once opened, they had to be used quickly, but the customs chaps weren't very understanding. I had to go, but last I saw was them shaking their heads and making a call. My main tip would be to travel light (so the complete opposite of srdoucet!) - by all means enough nappies and a change of clothes, but you'll only need a travel pack of wet-wipes, maybe 1 favourite toy and a multi-purpose muslin. The plane will provide pillows and blankets for LO, as well as a baby pack with wet-wipes and a bib if you're travelling Emirates.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 15:52

no need to worry about formula, I never even had to prove to them it was formula. Take enough diapers and wipes. I usually take double the amount that would normally be used in that time just because there may be accidents. Same with spit blankets and change of clothes. I always have them in sleepers as its easier to change them. If you don't have a seat for the LO I would suggest a baby sling etc as its hard lugging them around otherwise. Try getting LO to eat during take off and touch down as the pressure can bother them. Mine never wanted to eat then though as so far the pressure never bothered them. Don't worry about asking for assistance with your bags etc. Also heard on an episode of the Doctors to turn open the air over top of your seat as it apparently makes a barrier for colds etc. So just bring a cozy blanket to wrap LO in.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 15:48

One of my top tips is if bubs is taking formula, try and get the pre-made cartons of formula if possible. And definitely take a change of clothes for bubs and you ;) Happy flying!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 15:45

I would be flying soon with my 6 weeks DS alone for the first time and am a bit nervous.... have been reading similar threads so that I can be well prepared. He is on a combination of breastmilk and formula feeds & i would be more comfortable carrying formula on the flight. He also has a slight congestion so would take him to the Doc before the flight for a checkup....is that something to worry about? Would love to hear from experienced mommies some of your top tips for flying. TIA

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