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SW will tell you that the plane is full and have even heard them say something to the effect, "If you have a lap child in a car seat, take them out of it." I think it was you who mentioned also that when they say it's full it's really not ... every time I've herad them say it's full, it's full!!! I'm surprised you've been able to get away with it. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with what you do but just saying you're right about how it's SW's decision. There's no way they don't know how many ppl are on a plane. That's why we have tickets.
1 - i've only flown without a ticket once, and asked the gate agent
2 - the above scenario seems to indicate SW is aware of people brining on car seats, have no issue, and have a policy for it.
I buy tickets because I don't want to take a chance my kid won't have a seat
Is a baby carrier certified up to speeds of 180 miles an hour (landing/taking off speed). Only FAA certified safety devices (normally carseats and there is one other system CARES) are certified.
At speed, where most accidents happen, people can survive very easily. . .but babies can't be held.
And MOST people here aren't arguing about a front baby carrier. . .they are talking about infant items. I'm not sure if a front harness is even allowed on takeoff (though I don't know)
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How exactly does he turn into a "flying missle" when he's attached to me via baby carrier? I fail to see your logic in that.
Regardless, I'm done entertaining you. Congratulations on being a condescending parent.
I will be travelling by myself with my 15 month old infant on my lap flying with AA from SAT to Vegas and back with Southwest airlines.
I am claustrophobic and prefer to sit on the aisle seat, if i check in early at the front desk, can they assign me an aisle seat?
Also, can anyone share some travelling tips.
I will be checking in her Graco car seat when checking in, I will be GATE checking her Graco stroller (before we step onto the plane).
Do I have to fold the bulky stroller and put it on the conveyor belt (no I do not have and will not purchase a cheap skinny stroller for my LO), or can I just carry her in one arm and push the stroller through the metal detector at security point?
With AA, will they give priority to disabled passengers and passengers with infants when boarding the plane?
Coming back with Southwest, is it FIRST COME FIRST SERVE when boarding the plane?
I have flown with 11 month old to Europe. Yes, I had a skinny cheap stroller and I gave my kid some Benedryl syrup. ( he had a little cold too). He slept on my lap most of the time. Get lots of blankets to keep LO warm. Good luck!
I have flown with 11 month old to Europe. Yes, I had a skinny cheap stroller and I gave my kid some Benedryl syrup. ( he had a little cold too). He slept on my lap most of the time. Get lots of blankets to keep LO warm. Good luck!
No, no, no. Do not give a baby benedryl just to make him sleep on the plane.
Certain medications that children sometimes take (most notably, the over-the-counter antihistamine diphenhydramine, or Benadryl) cause drowsiness in addition to their intended results, such as treating allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine does have a long track record of safety and efficacy as an antihistamine, but some children get wired or hyperactive instead of sleepy when taking such drugs!
Even more important is that, with any medication, there can be dangerous side effects, such as a fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures, and changes in blood pressure. Because the risks of serious adverse reactions often outweigh the benefits, over-the-counter medicines must be used with caution in babies and young children.
I recently flew halfway across the world with an infant (a 20-hour travel day), and even though I'm a a pediatrician I briefly considered the idea that sedation might be a good thing. Ultimately I decided that any potential conveniences were not worth the possible health risks, however rare they may be.
No, no, no. Do not give a baby benedryl just to make him sleep on the plane.
For real. It's a person, not a toy you turn off.
As for the front carrier, when my youngest child was 23 months old, he was nearly 3 feet tall. If I had tried to put him in one of those, that would probably have counted as in-flight entertainment!
I flew in July....The airlines are checking bulky things like that and sowing them. Didn't see anyone get away w/ what you're describing. Hopefully you'll be able to let your little one run around and get tired between flights...15mths is a hard age to entertain seated constantly. I saw most strollers parked outside the airplane door...and that's where you pick them up as you deplane. If I were you I would check the web page for your airline and research everything...than you have first hand info. One tip....whatever you do to entertain baby in car might work on plane. Good luck, safe flight.
As for the front carrier, when my youngest child was 23 months old, he was nearly 3 feet tall. If I had tried to put him in one of those, that would probably have counted as in-flight entertainment!
Maybe yours, mine is used to being worn, so he rather enjoys the closeness. For me its easier on the plane so that way he can lay his head and sleep on my chest and i can sleep against the window and the carrier holds him in place. Although I guess i'm lucky, since my son was a little premature, he's only in about the 10th percentile for height for his age.
Maybe yours, mine is used to being worn, so he rather enjoys the closeness. For me its easier on the plane so that way he can lay his head and sleep on my chest and i can sleep against the window and the carrier holds him in place. Although I guess i'm lucky, since my son was a little premature, he's only in about the 10th percentile for height for his age.
Yes, I WISH the front carrier had been an option for us. If that works for you, it's awesome.
Couldn't do it with the twins, and by the time I thought of one for my third kid, he already was too huge.
Maybe yours, mine is used to being worn, so he rather enjoys the closeness. For me its easier on the plane so that way he can lay his head and sleep on my chest and i can sleep against the window and the carrier holds him in place. Although I guess i'm lucky, since my son was a little premature, he's only in about the 10th percentile for height for his age.
I'm curious about something; if there is a possible crash landing, aren't you supposed to bend over and wrap your arms around your legs to brace yourself? How can you do that with a 15 month old on your lap, even if he is small?
Does your carrier have shoulder straps across your child's shoulders to keep him in the carrier in case the plane experiences turbulence? If not, then your child can become air-born in that case.
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So, tell me exactly how would I carry a seat alone on a plane? It wont fit through the aisle and would have to be carried over head and most flight attendants wont carry it for you.
In addition to pushing a stroller plus carrying a diaper bag through the terminal?
Sometimes the safest option is not always the easiest option.
Truth.
As the parent, you should put your child's safety above your comfort.
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