Though it’s still long way to go, I thought it’s wise to have summary of my finding on tips/tricks ahead of time - I collected from internet - to prepare for my solo trip from Calgary to Jakarta with my 6 month old baby in September. I am hoping I would have free stress flight, puih.. would be almost 20 hours. This is my first time experience and it would be challenging.
( Ticket
- Try to book non stop flight if not choose one whose route with less and short time transit. Cathay Pacific offers this for flight from North America to Asia.
- Manage seat in the aisle with bassinet
- Always try to make the pack handy, reachable.
- They contain more diapers, wipes, changing pad, towels, plastic bags for disposal
- Have soft quiet simple toys, story colorful books to make them happy and comfortable when they are awake.
- Be prepared with blanket, extra clothes
- Have extra solid food, your own utensils, bibs, empty bottle for expressed milk
- Pacifier in case your baby doesn’t wanna have breast milk
- Get advise from pediatrician before you leave. The pediatrician may recommend a decongestant. The pressure of takeoff could potentially cause extreme discomfort
- Be hydrated if you are breastfeeding so bring your own water bottle
- Keep your face, lips moisturized
- Don’t be shy to ask for help
- When the baby cries, calm down, don’t get frustrated he may annoy others.
- Be prepared with nursing clothes, bottle of water, extra snack
- Keep smiling to the baby and be happy with him
( Activities
- Changing Diapers - can be done on the floor in the back of the cabin, bring a small pack contains the materials. Refill them when your baby settled - If you are not in busy row, change them in my seat.
- To loo – you can put baby in the bassinet or bring baby with using baby carrier
- to equalize ear pressure of your baby during take off/landing, breastfeed the baby or let him suck (pacifier)
- To walk around the aisle with baby in your sling, exercise for you too.
- During transit bring the baby with you in umbrella stroller, so easy to bring and to pack.
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