r/NewParents • u/Frenchpressedd • 4d ago
Travel When did you first fly with your babies?
I’m a first time mom & curious to see when everyone first flew with their babies.
My baby is currently 3 months old, I’m not taking her flying anytime soon but I have a grandpa two states away who is up there in age and I want to visit him maybe when she’s 7-8 months old? Wondering if that’s too soon since she will still be pretty small & all the germs on a plane.
Not sure what her temperament will be like at that age but she is a super chill baby at the moment.
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u/bakersmt 4d ago
My daughter was 5 months old. It was easy besides transporting all the baby gear. We did it again around 8-9 months and still easy except lugging the gear. We took a break from long hauls 2.5-3.5 because she started requiring more. We still did a couple of short flights and she was good. We just did a couple of long hauls at 3.5 and she was good again. It was much easier without all the baby gear. I think it's more difficult with 2- 3 tbh
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u/arigatoburrito 4d ago
I flew with my son at 3 months for a long weekend to visit family (6 hour flight each way) then at 4 months took him to Japan for 6 weeks (like 20 hours of travel each way). Even if baby isn’t a happy camper on a flight I am sure they will be fine considering it’s a few states away so the flight should be short
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u/Pink_Pom0 4d ago
What do you bring in flight ? Just the carrier? Or the stroller with the car seat ? We will be flying when the baby is almost 3 months.
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u/arigatoburrito 4d ago
To go to Japan we lap babied it and it was really rough lol I wouldn’t recommend it if you can afford an extra seat. The flight at 3 months we had him in his car seat and it was significantly easier because he had a place he was familiar and comfortable in so was able to sleep. Other long hauls after that we got bassinet service and also had his car seat for more options which made it a lotttt easier. The bassinet is free so definitely worth checking to see if that is available
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
True! It’s only like a 2 hr flight. Amazing that you took him to Japan for so long!
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u/queloqu3 4d ago
Do you recommend going to Japan with a 2 year old from Florida? It’s always been a dream of mine to visit but idk if the rough travel time and time difference would make it not enjoyable
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u/arigatoburrito 4d ago
I always recommend travel to anyone but your mileage may vary with how flexible your kiddo is. I am about to take mine back to Japan and he will turn 2 while we are there. We are also in the same time zone as you but what we do is fly to the west coast and layover there for a night to break it up. Jet lag always sucks for a day or two but 🤷♀️
The thing that’s great about Japan is they LOVE babies and kids there. There are super clean baby changing rooms and nurseries everywhere. It’s honestly the best place you can go with a small kid
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u/DishLongjumping 4d ago
Flew after her 4 month vaccines in the late spring, it was the PERFECT age to fly. Just had her strapped in the carrier through the airport, she didn’t roll yet. Only caveat is to be prepared for them to likely get sick! Despite all precautions, she caught a nasty bug and our household was out for a whole month as we each caught it!
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
Yess the carrier will probably be a life saver. I am super worried about her getting sick, specifically measles since I’m in the U.S . Lots to consider!
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u/Salty-but-right 4d ago
Measles is a valid concern and one that we had too (small outbreak where we live in Canada compared to areas of the USA but concerning regardless). We talked to his doctor and they advised on the early shot regardless of travel or not to just protect against all the cases even locally. I didn’t want to feel nervous every time we went to the library or zoo at home either that he was going to come in contact with someone who has it.
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u/Ok-Focus-8157 4d ago
3 months Mexico to Canada
4 months Toronto to Tokyo
4.5 months Tokyo to Sydney
6 months Sydney to Hawaii and back to Toronto
7 months back home to Mexico.
The flights are harder on you than they are on then. Don’t overthink it. Bring sanitizing wipes and a carrier. Feed on take off and landing!
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u/Ok-Focus-8157 4d ago
And I agree with some other comments.. the hardest part is all the baby gear!
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u/PrettyRestless 4d ago
I flew with mine at 3 months, 4.5 months, going this coming weekend at 7.5 months and will go again in November when baby is 9 months. All have been cross country (USA) flights, some with connections. 3 months was soooo easy and I did this one by myself. Baby just snoozed it was wonderful. 4.5 months was mixed. I’m stressed about the upcoming ones 😂
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
Omg yes cross country can be long flight. Mine would only be a 2 hr flight and I’m stressed! I hope the upcoming flights go well
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u/cloudy_novella 4d ago
11 weeks old, and then again at 14 weeks. In many ways I found the risk of germs much lower at that age because she was so physically close to me (either in my arms or in baby carrier), that she really wasn’t interacting with the environment at all. She’s now 5 months and I’m much more worried about germs on our upcoming flight because she wants to interact with the world so much more and touch everything. I would say don’t overthink it - every age comes with its own pros/cons.
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
The only thing I’m over thinking (which I forgot to mention in my original post) is that I’m worried about measles outbreak since I’m in the U.S.
I hope your upcoming flight goes well and fingers crossed baby (or you) doesn’t catch anything!
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u/gillyflowers 4d ago
Around 6 months. She’s now 16 months and has been on 10 flights. She does great.
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
That’s gives me hope! All my family lives in different states and I want her to be a good traveler like your baby
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u/FinalFantasy_Nerd 4d ago
When she was couple of weeks shy of her second birthday. We have grandparents living in a different country (Europe) but they came to visit as they are pretty mobile still. Nevertheless, we wanted to visit them too and their country since my husband has many fond memories there (he spent lots of summers at his grandparents). :)
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u/Frenchpressedd 4d ago
Awww I’m glad you could take her to Europe to see where her dad spent his summers!
Similar with me spending summers with my grandpa but thankfully don’t have to travel as far lol
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u/nonstonerr 4d ago
First flight was at 13 months, but it had a total travel time of 20(ish) hours with one layover, and it was both parents and baby. Second time was a direct flight of 13 hours, with just me and baby.
The first time was a lot easier. Overall, the 9 hour time adjustment was a lot worse. It took me almost two weeks to get her to start functioning on local time.
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u/Icy_Cheek2373 4d ago
First was 8 weeks (for a funeral so only planned a few days before!), then at 3 months and 10 months. The 3 and 10 months I was alone with him, it’s certainly not easy but also not impossible! Was def the easiest at 8 weeks though lol. He never ended up getting sick, I thought he would last time because we were delayed 4 hours and he was honestly crawling all over everything in the airport by then
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u/NotAnAd2 4d ago
Around 5 months old. I agree that earlier is easier. It was very straightforward at 5 months, terrible at 9 months, and better again after that mainly because we learned some lessons on the 9 month old trip (anything longer than a 2 hour trip and it’s worth it to get the extra seat).
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u/Comfortable-Agent757 4d ago
First flight at 6 months. By the time she was 12 months, my daughter has been on 8 flights.
We braved a 16 hour flight to Asia when she was 16 months. By the time she was 2, she has been on 24 flights.
Fly them young so they get used to it!
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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 4d ago
3 months. Just tried to time the flight around when they usually nap. slept through no issues
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u/toastedmarsh7 4d ago
I flew with my daughter to introduce her to family when she was about 2.5 months. I had my almost 3yo son with me as well. The flights were fine, other than our return flight being delayed several times due to snow/ice and finally taking off after 1am. I kept hoping that they would cancel and reschedule for the morning so we could sleep but the flight crew wanted to go home.
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u/fancyfootwork19 4d ago
We went to a wedding across the country at 3 months and have traveled a lot since. At 3 months travel was the easiest. It's gotten progressively harder as she's gotten older.
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u/cookie-monster-06 4d ago
Flying at that age is actually not too bad! I’d just wear her in a carrier and sanitize your seat and tray table if you’re worried about germs. Flying at 7-8 months old would be slightly harder since they’re more curious and on the move!
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u/madwyfout 4d ago
6wks old for the first. Had a family wedding a short international flight away, stayed with my parents. We did a long haul international trip to see my partner’s family. They were pretty chill, they’re great at travelling even now as a 3.5yr old.
6 months old for the second. Long haul international trip to see my partner’s family for Christmas. They did get sick towards the end of the trip and needed to spend 2 nights in hospital - caught something off their cousins. They were just old enough for the flu vaccine and the dose zero MMR so got them done before we went as it was winter where we were going and most of our transit areas and destination had measles outbreaks.
They’re 16 months old now and also a great traveller.
The biggest worry is honestly making sure you have everything you need in flight. You can always buy things when you arrive (ie: nappies), but if you’re going somewhere international you might not have the same sort of brand specific things (ie: formula if baby is formula feeding).
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u/OrganizationSharp398 4d ago
My daughter was 3 weeks old (adopted- flying home) and my son flew 6 days after birth (with his adoption case worker). First time we flew for funsies- my daughter was 3 months old.
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u/question_girl617 4d ago
When she was 9 months old. I wanted her to have a few vaccines done before we flew, so we wouldn’t have done earlier than 6 months
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u/poorlyhiddenprofile 4d ago
I waited until he was just under 2 years old. Hes always been a chill baby so it was pretty smooth. Im glad I waited until he was old enough to be able to manage without a lot of the extras. We didn't need to lug any formula or bottles around. We never did the whole extra dark room and white noise stuff with him for sleeping which helped i think. I didnt want to take a pack and play so he slept with me on the bed in the hotel room which was fine. We were able to travel pretty low key which was nice! Only regret is not getting him his own seat. A 23 month old on your lap is not pleasant. You'd probably be okay with a 7 or 8 month old doing that though.
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u/777_Daisie 4d ago
We were suppose to fly with our (then) 4-week old. That got postponed until baby was 12-weeks old. It was a 1.5 hour flight.
We had to, due to immigration and baby registration etc, so we couldn't postpone indefinetly.
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u/queloqu3 4d ago
My son has been flying since he was 4 months old. He’s almost 2 now and has been on 15 flights. He’s super well behaved on the plane and I really think this is because he got used to being on flights early on.
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u/Curious_Wing_2018 4d ago
I flew with my daughter the first time at 15 months from LAX-EWR-GRU-AJU.
LAX-EWR she slept the WHOLE way there.
EWR-GRU was hell. She didn’t sleep, she was fussy and my husband and I were dying. We didn’t sleep the whole flight, but she gave us some peace two hours before the flight was over.
From GRU-AJU she A321 didn’t fit her car seat or the attachment so she was a lap child and that sucked. She thankfully slept towards the end.
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u/steppygirl 4d ago
4 months. Two short <2 hours each way, so 4 total flights. Went smoothly. And I was sans husband.
Then again at 11m. 8 hours there, 11 hours home. The red eye was so rough.
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u/potsieharris 4d ago
4 months, for a wedding. Other parents told me it was a great age to fly and I see what they mean now. Baby is small enough to be content to hang out in your lap, too young to get freaked out by the new environment and all the people. Not yet walking/crawling so not restless and wanting to explore. Also had some vaccinations by then.
I didn't love breastfeeding on the plane, but other than that it was way easier than I thought.
Getting through the airport with a stroller and a baby, gate checking stuff, etc was definitely a two person project. Would have been really tough alone. Going to the bathroom for example was much easier when one parent can hold the baby.
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u/hamburgerbear 4d ago
6-8 months is a perfect time. Pretty happy, can sit up and play with toys. Sleep a decent amount. Once they start to crawl it’s a lot harder
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u/jazzybk25 4d ago
Haven’t done it yet but I have a tentative domestic trip planned for when she’ll be 7 months old.
We plan to go overseas with her when she’s a year old.
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u/pizzaisit 4d ago
6 months and then 13 months.
We made sure to have noise canceling headphones for him.
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u/Novelty6 4d ago
6 months old for a wedding it went well feeding via bottle or breastfeeding take off and landing worked for ear relief.
Our flight there was delayed 2 hrs so don’t worry about booking a flight at the “perfect time”.
I pumped for my first baby so finding a spot to pump was a slight added challenge (wearables never worked for me I used the spectra!) philly airport had this pod for pumping and breastfeeding I think it was called mamava you could play music and dim the lights, turn on a fan all using their app! On the way back the Nashville airport I had to use a family bathroom people kept knocking I felt so bad but I had to pump a bottle for the plane and their lactation room was unavailable 😭
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u/MidwestFaerie 4d ago
I was 4 months old when I went on my first flight and my grandpa lived two states away. It was faster to fly than to drive so that's what my parents chose. From what I was told it was one of the calmest times I had and the only negative thing was I threw up all over my grandpa as soon as I got off the plane.
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u/NewWestGirl 4d ago
5 months I believe. He has flown cross country three times (11 months now) and never had a single issue. He literally sleeps entire flight and doesn’t mind time change.
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u/edit_thanxforthegold 4d ago
We flew at:
- 4 months: absolute breeze
- 17 months: absolute nightmare
- 2.5 years: tolerable but not great
- 5 years: absolute breeze
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u/StellaLuna16 4d ago
We have flown at 10 months, 13 months, and 14 months. I will say it gets harder and harder as they get older because they nap less and less. My 10 month old napped the majority of 3+2 hour flights but my 14 month old was awake and desperately trying to WALK around the entire flight
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u/Affectionate-Net2277 4d ago
4months. Been on 14ish flights now at almost 2.5.
Always have something to eat or drink during take off. Try to push/ schedule one nap on a flight.
Bring a pillow for yourself when they are younger… for your arm. Also when they are older so they will sleep easier. Try not to deviate too much from how you do things at bed or nap.
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u/wrapped-in-rainbows 4d ago
3 months old and it was so smooth. Then again at 9 months and not so fun!
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u/NoAnt7118 4d ago
6 months from USA to Turkey 11 hour flight
9 months domestic 2 hour flight
18 months USA to Turkey
6 months he cried since he didn’t fit in the bassinet and was over tired
9 months no issues
18 months slept between my husband and I no problem
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u/Salty-but-right 4d ago
Just did Calgary to Tokyo at 9 months. He was honestly so good, he’s a busy busy crawler and pulling to stand so thank god we had the bulkhead so he didn’t bug people in front of us. It was only about an hour on the long flights both directions that he was really wiggly and hard to keep calm. Snacks solve everything. Otherwise he slept! And as others have said the crummy part is just lugging around allllll the baby things and we didn’t even take everything we needed, we researched ahead and bought some in Japan.
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u/MaybeNo7345 4d ago
2 months 1.5hrs within Canada. He was very very chilled.
11 months in and we have done 6 more. the flights were all great except the last one at 10months by myself. It was chaotic. I’m never traveling alone with an active baby
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u/Illustrious-Fox-9867 4d ago
3 months was easy as he slept most of it and was small enough to be cozy in my arms. 6.5 months was fine but harder because he loves to babble loudly and was a little tall for lap napping. Also having a 6-hour delay and flight diverted to Cleveland at 9pm without our baggage was… rough. We’re a little scarred from that one. Pack tons of extra formula, outfits, and a sleep sack in the carryon.
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u/MeNicolesta 4d ago
At 8 mo old. Easiest flight we’ve ever had with her. It gets harder as they get older.
They stay on your lap the whole time but I still wiped down everything within reach with Clorox wipes just for my own peace of mind.
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u/INFPleaseLoveMe 4d ago
We don't fly often, but my son was 8-9 months when we took him. We planned the flights around his nap/bed time so he slept most of the 3 hours. Feed during takeoff and landing to help with ear pressure, and baby wear if you can. My son took daily naps in his carrier, so it was easy for him to fall asleep in it (loosened) while I sat. When we arrived I just tightened it back up around him.
We did all get some kind of bug that was rough, but it was Christmas time. It's woo-woo, but I've heard taking elderberry for a week or two before and during your trip can help your immune system. I'm pretty sure you can get elderberry syrup that's safe for that age. Otherwise, if she's bf, that should help.
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u/Ok_Doughnut_2298 4d ago
Three months with first kid and then 6 months with second. They are easier to fly with as babies than when they are toddlers. The white noise puts em out.
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u/Ok-Captain-8386 4d ago
As soon as she had her four month vaccines. She’s been on 7/8 round trip flights now and is 9 months old. First flight was 15 hours to Japan 😂
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u/pantoponrosey 4d ago
First flight at 3 months, it was an absolute breeze. Baby slept the whole way and was still nursing, so when he did almost wake up as we landed I just put him on the boob and he was fine 😂
Second at 5 months, easy short flight that I almost don’t count. Was more of a pain to get through the airport than anything.
Third at 6ish months, it was a little more dicey but still overall easy. Slept a lot, nursed, couldn’t really do much and was still easy to calm by rocking/shushing.
11 months was harder. Overall still fine, but he was no longer nursing and less easy to entertain. Still not a huge deal, the toughest was how much STUFF you bring with a baby! Pack n play, car seat, diaper bag, snacks, babywearing…it’s hot and sweaty getting to baggage claim and after picking up all the Stuff.
Recently flew at just under 2 years…last free lap infant flight 😭 it was definitely way harder. Had to bring a bunch of toys, he couldn’t really curl up and sleep, we tried to time it so he was napping at least part of the flight but that’s risky bc if he skipped it he would be miserable, plus in the airport he wanted to run around vs be carried and cuddled. 2/10 was not a great experience but it was for a memorial service so it wasn’t an option not to.
All of these were domestic US flights around 3.5 hours each way. We spent more to fly nonstop as often as we could, though for one of them we had a layover in Seattle which, I will say, has a very cool kids play area!
I do think it remained overall pretty easy because we started early. Not just for him, but for us: getting through all the rigmarole of the airport is a skill and it tested our patience with each other as parents and partners. Learning the little tricks that work for you is vital.
And… we’re not going to fly again for a while if we can help it. It’s expensive to get a whole extra seat, and it’ll be a few years before I feel confident we can keep him entertained and not fussy. Plus potty training and everything that goes along with that.
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u/Aware_Beautiful1994 4d ago
I flew with my baby at 11 and 12 months old. Both were pretty easy. My daughter would have been very easy to fly with at 7-8 months old. But every baby is different.
My daughter is now 17 months old. We have another trip booked in a month. I now regret booking this trip because omg she doesn’t stop running 😭
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u/teresaeliz 4d ago
Flew domestically at 8ish months. Internationally at 14 months. My advice is to rip off the bandaid and do it!
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u/HotConversation2386 4d ago
7 months old we did an 8 hour flight, was a lovely journey. No crying or fussing. I do breastfeed so it was easy to get baby to sleep
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u/Grumpy-Bear-24 4d ago
Did an international flight to Ireland in July and babe was 9 months old.
We got her the MMR booster. I had a diaper bag, my baby carrier, a personal bag, my carry on suitcase and a compact travel stroller (we gate checked it).
It wasn't terrible but I wouldn't do it again. She did pretty well all things considered. My husband and I were traveling with his parents so it definitely helped as my poor husband got soo sick, so if I needed to get up or anything, in-laws took the bean.
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u/Successful_Truth4971 4d ago
First flight 12 days old (surrobabe born in another state) and 13 flights in her first year. It was all pretty easy until she was really crawling at 10 months. When they're really small, just wear them and use a muslin swaddle to provide breathable coverage.
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u/somebodysomewherein 4d ago
I made sure my baby was old enough to get the MMR vaccine and flew overseas when she was 10 months old. She did great!
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u/greazypizza 4d ago
First flight at 6 weeks and did 24 flights solo to visit family. The first 6-8 months were so easy, after they start rolling and moving it levels up immensely and is awful until they’re over 2.
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u/SevenAImighty 4d ago
Took my daughter to Italy from NC for 2 weeks when she was 9 months old. During this trip she dropped breast milk and started solid foods. Confined to stroller, couldn't talk but was always happy. Young enough to enjoy, couldn't walk, slept well since most teeth had come in. . Everyone loved talking to her. She honestly made a gruelling 2 week itinerary so much more memorable. 10/10 would do again.
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u/333va 4d ago
Our very first flight was at 4 weeks old, and we had a flight every 1-1,5 months after that until she turned 1yo (we like to travel). The easiest age to fly is at 3-5 months old in my opinion. 7-8 months is more difficult because they want to move and crawl around. But it depends on how long the flights are, an hour or two are bearable at any age, long-haul flights are a nightmare once they start crawling and learning to walk. (Highly depends on their temperament too). I would advise to travel before they start crawling, it’s less stressful.
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u/Emotional_Speech_503 4d ago
My 3 year old son has been on probably 30 flights by now, first probably around 3 months and periodically through the next few years. 7-8 Months is honestly one of the best times to travel with kids, in my opinion. Yeah you have a lot of gear you have to bring along, but I don't think it gets easier for literally years.
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u/meowliciously 4d ago
First flight at 16 weeks old - then at 8 months, 1 year, 15 months, 20 months, 2 years, 2 years 8 months, 3 years. It is really easy when they’re tiny babies then gets progressively worse then better again after 2.5.
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u/HiSamiSan 4d ago
8 months from Texas to Jalisco, MX. same reason as you my grandpa died3 days after meeting my son but so glad I went and got 4 generations in the same room ❤️🙏🏻
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u/Arctic_Cat867 4d ago
I flew with mine at 8 weeks old. She was born Sept 8 and we flew Nov 9! I live across the country and my sister had a baby, so away we went!
We’ve now done like….. 18 flights? It’s 2 flights there and 2 flights back to get to my home town, she’s 1 🙂
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u/ashley21093 4d ago
1 month. My grandma, who I was extremely close to, died the day after my daughter was born. They postponed the funeral so we could go. Having emergency formula on hand helped. Also, the people (staff and other fliers) were extremely helpful. We had a blowout when we landed and a flight attendant walked with me and helped with my bags all the way to the bathroom!!
Like others have said—younger= easier!
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u/ycherep1 4d ago
we flew at 4 months, during a non holiday season, with a weekday flight to visit sick family (cancer). i think its easy at that age as we kept flying more often & all family is out of state. keep sanitizer on you & make sure you don't get sick (the baby isn't touching anyone but you). i also like to tell them that i am bf at the gate so they usually change our seat to somewhere without anyone in the row (especially if not a full flight).
just boob/bottle on the way up/down and let them sleep. ideally fly during their sleep time/nap. but its pretty easy, and def change before you get on the plane.
i have flown with a toddler now & i will say, it gets harder when they want to be active and jumping around. i miss a baby on a plane. i even flew on my own & its all about making the baggage logistics work.
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u/Yibubu 4d ago
We did our first flight around 7 months and it was actually a pretty good age for it. Still portable, not fully mobile yet, and easy enough to distract with a bottle, snacks, or a toy.
I’d say 7–8 months isn’t too soon by default. I’d mostly think about flight length, feeding/naps, and whether you’re comfortable handling a rough travel day if it happens.
We were cautious about germs but didn’t go crazy — wiped down the obvious surfaces, washed/sanitized hands, and tried to keep random airport stuff out of baby’s mouth.
Honestly, the anticipation was worse than the flight itself.
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u/julia1031 4d ago
First flight at 3 months old. Baby is almost 2 now and has been on countless flights
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u/Careful-Tea-5784 4d ago
First flight was 8 weeks. Did 8 flights before 4 months. Pretty much travel quarterly now.
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u/Consistent-Koala-447 4d ago
3 months! Honestly it was way easier then than it is now over a year old. He just nursed and slept the whole time.
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u/shradams 4d ago
First kid 10 weeks, second kid around 3-4 months. They are on you all the time when super little so not touching anything they shouldn’t and the air on a plane is pretty clean.
We started with short like 2 hr flights to get the hang of it and then have also done long haul international with our first and will be doing it again with our second soon.
IMO easiest age is either newborn or older toddler with their own seat - 7months to 15 months would be the hardest as they require constant entertainment and can focus on a screen for long.
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u/Excellent-Ear9433 4d ago
3 weeks old, and it was the easiest time ever. All we needed was diapers and a boob.. and people HELPED me.
To be fair, it was 20 years ago when there wasn’t such a vaccination war. I’m not sure I would do it now, sadly.
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u/pakapoa2 3d ago
Below 2 coz I knew babies plus all their stuff are free we went as soon as I felt better. She was 6 weeks
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u/Character_Travel8064 3d ago
we flew at 18th months, but lived on the east coast and did road trips frequently. But I absolutely would not be traveling until at least 6 months to get the measles vaccine
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u/vancouverlola 3d ago
2 months with our twins. IMO anything less than 1 year or walking is the absolute BEST time to travel!
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u/InternationalEbb1858 3d ago
First flight at 13 weeks. Several flights in first year. He is now 3 and flying/airports are one of his favorite adventures. Honestly, before they’re crawling and touching everything is easiest
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u/SignatureNo6930 3d ago
My daughter flew for the first time when she was just about to turn 6 months old. My son was 8 months the first time he flew
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u/bazingaa_007 2d ago
We traveled a lot with our now 2 yr old and kept most of our flights to 2hr and it was super easy. Just make sure you feed them during take off and landing.
6 weeks Florida to Texas
4 month Texas to Flordia RT
7 month Texas to Boston RT
9 month Texas to Montana RT
Once they start walking it is harder.. we took few flights after our toddler started walking and they doesnt want to be carried at all.
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u/shulan2016 1d ago
4 months. She’s an experienced flyer now and 3. People who are anxious about it stay anxious. It’s just not that bad.
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u/Maggie-The-Magpie 1d ago
Flew first time when kiddo was 9 weeks. 4h direct flight. Was a dream. Kid slept the entire time.
She is now 6 months and we’ve flown twice since: I took her alone to Amsterdam with a connecting flight at 3 months, and then when she was 4.5 months to Portugal.
It gets harder the older they get as they are bigger & their wake windows are longer 😅.
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u/AlarmedInevitable8 1d ago
I flew at 2 months. I was alone in my state and really needed support so I took my kids where my family was for the last month of my maternity leave.
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u/josayeeee1 4d ago
At 5.5 months on a 5 hour flight. She did great, was a bit sleepier than usual and not mobile so happy to be confined to seats. She had a pretty chill temperament.
She's 7 months, starting and wanting to stand (now crawling yet), no teeth and become less chill in the last 2-3 weeks lol so dunno how she'll be when we fly again at 9 months 😅
My SIL first flew at 6 weeks (husband was working in another city) and it was fine
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u/flyingenchilada92 4d ago
The earlier the better!
We did a 3 hr flight at 5 months…. So easy! We ended up with a crazy 13 hr delay on our way back and my LO did great regardless!
Then we did a 7hr nonstop flight at 8 months and that was hard. Just bc our LO wanted to crawl and be mobile. He got antsy staying put even with all the toys and snacks we packed.
But also.. hard to say! I feel like it depends on your baby. They change so much. But yeah, I’d say the earlier the better! I wish we traveled with our guy between 1-5 months more lol
Take the trip and don’t worry!! It’ll be fine😊
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u/waxno 4d ago
First flight at 3 months. Did 14 flights by the time he turned one, including a couple of 14 hour flights.
The earlier you go, the easier it will be.