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“Hi there, taking my little girl from New Zealand to Melbourne for 10 days to visit family, she will be 17 weeks when we fly, flight is 4 hours, anyone have any tips or advice for making the trip a smooth trip. Thank you” Do you have any tips for taking a baby on a long flight?

Posted by Sarah, 21/04/13

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  • Don’t take too many thinks. Otherwise you will struggle trying to fit things and don’t want to waste time looking for things at the bottom of your bag. I would say snacks and different toys which you will offer one at a time


  • We flew when my son was 4 months old and I found it easy at that age. They feed cuddle and sleep. Breastfeeding on the flight was helpful and soothing.


  • some flights have little pull out beds in front of the seats which you can request.


  • Cuddles, a dummy (if she takes one) and bf or bottle feed at take off and landing.


  • I did Adelaide to uk twice now with a then ten Month old and a then 11-13 month old. most of the time they just sleep. you will probably have no or very minor issues. good luck


  • Sleep beforehand and a good feed.


  • A big feed and howpfully they will rest most of the flight


  • Hope all went well with your trip.


  • A big feed just before you board the plane, maybe they will get sleepy on the flight if you are lucky.


  • Was it great fun? :)


  • How did your holiday go?


  • I don’t think you will have a problem. I did a trip like this with a 3 month old ad I just held her


  • Rach has lots of great info, for future reference


  • I hope everything turned out well for you


  • How beautiful. New Zealand looks amazing. So jealous


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