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So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
Be honest......I've never flown during the holidays and she wasn't mobile the last time we flew. I have a feeling I'm in for it. 
Message edited 11/6/2008 7:53:33 PM.
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browneyedgirl
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
it will be wonderful and fantastic since you're coming HOME!!!!!!!
and you finally get to meet DS and i get to see that gorgeous daughter of yours!!!!
so the plane ride will be great...i just know it!  :hu
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| Posted 11/6/08 7:59 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
How long is the plane ride?
I flew with DS when he was a year old to Italy and it was def. more challenging then the other flights we've taken when he was younger - but it wasn't terrible.
Make sure to pack a lot of snacks, books, and toys to occupy her. Also - if you have a portable DVD player that could very well be your lifesaver!
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:01 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
I think that you just have to be prepared for things to take a little longer and for the plane to be full so if you didn't buy DD a seat you'll likely have someone else in your row.
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:01 PM |
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AOMom
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
We've flown a bunch with DD, including to Spain on a redeye and back on connecting flights. The holidays will just be a little more backed up, but considering a lot of people aren't shelling out $$ to travel right now, I doubt it will be terrible.
I agree with the above poster though. Definately buy a seat for your child if the flight is over 3 hours.
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:38 PM |
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
We flew with DD when she was 14 months. I made a HUGE mistake by not getting her her own seat. I wish I had so I could've just belted her in to her car seat which she was already used to.
I highly agree with the portable DVD player, also try and let DC run around the airport before you get on the plane so maybe they will fall asleep.
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:47 PM |
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
Thanks for all your suggestions! I was afraid you would say to buy a seat for her.  The flight is about an hour and a half. She isn't the type to fall asleep just anywhere either.
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:55 PM |
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AOMom
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Re: So how bad will flying with a one year old during the holidays be?
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Thanks for all your suggestions! I was afraid you would say to buy a seat for her. The flight is about an hour and a half. She isn't the type to fall asleep just anywhere either.
I said buy a seat in my post above, but only for a flight over 3 hours. We've flown to FL a few times without buying a seat no problem. 1 1/2 hours won't be bad at all. Try 9 hours when a 1 year old has a cold and cough 
I wouldn't pre-board though. Let her run around until the last minute.
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| Posted 11/6/08 8:58 PM |
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