How I made my baby’s first plane ride easier

I flew for the first time with by baby and I remember feeling really nervous prepping for her first flight. I was afraid that she would fuss/ get blocked ears/ not sit still/ refuse her meals/ cry non-stop etc.

However, both her outbound and return flights turned out well. Here’s what I did to minimise her tantrums and ensure a smooth flight!

✈️ TIRE BABY OUT BEFORE THE FLIGHT ✈️

We spent about 20 mins letting our baby play right before we board the plane. We also made sure that she did not take any nap 4 hours prior to the flight!

✈️ DRESS YOUR BABY COMFORTABLY ✈️

Dress your baby in breathable clothes and cover up as much as possible! For us, we wore long pants and socks for her and packed an extra jacket just in case she feels cold on the plane.

Make sure to also pack an extra set of clothes and diapers!

✈️ BE THE LAST FEW PASSENGERS TO BOARD THE PLANE ✈️

This worked for us as our baby didn’t have to sit and wait for everyone else to board. If you’re travelling with your partner/ family, they can board first to load all your carry on baggage/ stroller!

✈️GET FRONT ROW SEATS (WITH BASSINET) IF POSSIBLE✈️

Being in the front row gave us more space to carry/ rock our baby during the flight. With the bassinet, we could also put our baby down from time to time and let her be entertained with toys/ things around her.

✈️NURSE OR FEED YOUR BABY DURING TAKE-OFF / LANDING✈️

This can help minimise their ears from getting blocked! Sucking on a pacifier helps too.

✈️REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL PILLOW OR BLANKET FOR YOUR BABY✈️

Our baby was so snugged she slept for an hour during both her flights!

✈️BRING A COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT STROLLER✈️

This made it a lot more convenient to put our baby and bag down while navigating the transit area.

If you’re flying SQ and departing from Singapore, you’ll also enjoy an additional 6kg of cabin baggage allowance for breast milk, infant food, and baby amenities.

✈️PACK ENOUGH FOOD FOR YOUR BABY✈️

Be it formula milk, baby food pouches or snacks, make sure there’s enough to last your flight! We packed a small bag as our flight was only 2.5 hours (from SG -> BKK). Choosing a shorter flight can also help get a sensing of how your baby would react / behave on the plane.

✈️ ANTI-BACTERIAL WIPES✈️

Just to wipe down whatever surfaces your baby may come in contact with!

Hope this helps you mamas and papas. Have a great trip with your little one(s)! ✨

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