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Plane trip with 26 month old
« on: May 26, 2012, 18:00:47 pm »
Hi ladies,

We are going to tag along on DH's business trip in a few weeks and are trying to figure out which flights to take.  Here is the issue -- it is a 4.5/5 hr flight.  Going west, the time will be 3 hrs back.  Is it better to take a super early flight where we have to leave at like 4am and wake DS early and then hope he will fall asleep on the plane? Or is it better to take one that will fall over nap time in hopes of DS falling asleep on me for his nap? Or does it really not matter because you can't count on anything with a toddler? ::)

Additionally, is nonstop better or is purposely getting a flight with a stop better so that DS can stretch his legs?

WWYD? Thanks!
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Re: Plane trip with 26 month old
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 20:24:39 pm »
I wud go 4daytime with mine. Bring lots of snacks, books, magazine/stickers maybe stuff for him to unwrap. Childrens tv on the plane. If he doesnt nap on the way maybe he will nap in ur hire car and go to bed late to help u get onto new time? xx
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Re: Plane trip with 26 month old
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2012, 01:21:58 am »
definitely let him sleep til his normal time in the am, so that when you get there he's not already overtired and then has to "stay up 3 hours longer" or at least that would eventually be the plan. i would by all means try and go over naptime. also, go non-stop. absolutely. a layover will achieve nothing really except annoy you and him, and make you think that by the time you get back on the plane the second time you could already be at your destination.
i've flown lots with my kids, and we're making a similar trip very soon again. my dd doesn't really nap much anymore, certainly not on a plane with lots going on, but it depends on the child. does he go down easily? make sure you bring a comfort item, his lovie, whichever.
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Re: Plane trip with 26 month old
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2012, 01:24:51 am »
Great info to be found here for activities and time change:
http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=85823.0
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Re: Plane trip with 26 month old
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2012, 10:41:09 am »
Thank you so much, everyone!!!
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Re: Plane trip with 26 month old
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2012, 12:22:29 pm »
BTDT a million times on sevearl 24 hour flights. At this age I advise flying during day time because we figured that its easier to have a missed or short or lousy nap and do an early BT on arrival then to have a lousy night sleep. Kwim?
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