We’re going to be flying to the US soon and it’s the longest trip we’ve done with our child. It’s an 8 hour flight entirely during daylight hours, and I am slightly (read: very) apprehensive about the chaos that could unfold. Any tips or experiences?
Was just on a 9 hour cross-Atlantic flight and there was a baby probably 14-18 months old who would not stop SCREAMING crying. Nothing the parents did could console them. I felt bad for everyone involved and eventually my health got worse because of my lack of sleep. I only advise you to try and know of those tricks that get your little one distracted from their upset times and maybe consider a thank you packet for the flight attendants as a general non-kid related thanks for their service.
Also, as an aside, unless it’s an emergency or absolutely 100% necessary for your young baby to join you on a flight - try to not fly with them. It’s stressful for the entire family and makes the day suck that much more because now everything will take longer and cost more time or actual money.