How to Survive Your Fírst long haul plane ride with kids


"In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children." - Robert Benchley
It's definitely not easy. It requires a lot of coffee and patience. Here are some tips I learned while traveling with four kids:

  1. Wear comfortable clothes.  No need to be glammed up when you're traveling with a tribe for 9+ hour plane ride and 2 layovers totaling 16-20 hr trip just because you trying to save money.  Remember on long haul flights major airlines have baby bassinets but a big nuisance because everytime seatbelt light come on you need to remove your peaceful sleeping baby and put him/her in your lap with a lap belt.  And if your flight has turbulence like I had on a trip to Barcelona it was just better to keep Vivi in my lap. lol
  2.   Remember you have to take off shoes so easy shoes to take off & on.  Crocs, Crocs, and more Crocs are the best invention since sliced bread and perfect for traveling with children.
  3. Bring plenty of snacks for the kids because airport food is ridiculously overpriced.  Remember to pack according to airport requirements regarding liquids and packing.
  4. Accessories, for instance, head rest/pillows, earphones, iPad or any electronics so kids can have entertainment while waiting for departure.
  5. If you have toddler or baby like me Stroller is essential because when you have those long layovers and the baby is sleepy you can stretch the stroller out for a nap.  Trust me the best invention is reclining strollers haha.
  6. Toys if you have smaller children.  Electronics for older kids.
  7. Last but not least a thermostat full of your best coffee with a little brown liquor mixed because containing & entertaining toddlers & babies for 9+ hours is no small task.
Here is the baby bassinet which Vivi sleep like a brand new baby but keep in mind every time seatbelt light appears you need to remove the baby and have him/her laying in your lap with lapbelt.


 
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