What does FLYING with a 2-Year-Old Look Like? *vlog* + BEST TIPS
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Here's my first ever real vlog!?! I hope you enjoy it and that it's helpful. I want parents to know that traveling with a toddler or a baby can definitely be tough --
But for me, the toughest part is in my head. The stress, the worry, and the anxiety that come BEFORE I ever even get to the airport is usually the worst part! Once I'm "doing the day" everything usually unfolds just fine, with some hiccups here and there of course -- but nothing I can't deal with (especially if my husband is there to help!).
My best advice for traveling with a toddler or a baby: PREPARE!! PREPARE. PREPARE in the days before you fly. And then try your best to relax on the day of and deal with whatever happens as it happens. You can do your best but it's simply not possible to plan for every scenario.
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Got a 23 hr flight from Africa to U.S. coming up with a 2 yr old. Super stressed until I found this vid! Thanks so much! A def lifesaver. Any additional tips is much appreciated. 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thank you for the kind comment. You can do it!! ❤️ I have a playlist of “flying with toddlers” videos that might answer your questions! ua-cam.com/play/PLCkYQIpN8AY2_2chAGcVHRVlmnr7yxTze.html&si=4RV5aeOijC-iOSjH
@@wayfaringhumans Thanks again! I will check it out.
@@shelterdor3087 you're welcome!
From a very anxious mom about to fly for 11 hours with a 2yo - thanks for sharing this and making me relax a bit .❤
@@fernandacampestrini89 you got this 💕
I just try to keep a “go with the flow” mindset and stay comfortable and keep stress levels down.
I try to trick myself into being extra positive a lot 😂
Hi Brittany and the Wayfaring family!
My 20m old and I will be flying to Montreal from Tokyo to visit my parents in a week. It’s his first time on an aircraft and my first time visiting the West in five years 😂 I just wanted to say your videos have been CRUCIAL for our prep, (and my mental health lol). Thank you for making these videos and I hope your adventure to Indonesia will be amazing and as smooth as this flight was for you and your family! Love from JP🇯🇵❤️
Thank you so much for this message! It means so much, really! ❤ Wishing you guys a wonderful flight and an awesome time in Montreal. Hoping we can take our son to Japan one day!!
Aw this is highly motivating. I’m nervous of flying with a toddler
I’m here because I’m warming up to the idea of traveling with my 2yr old next year, because my 6yr old is ready to explore the world 🌎
@@JO86288 ❤️❤️ do it!
Me toooo ❤❤ I booked us a trip for this Nov, and I know my 6 yr old will love it. It's my 2 yr old that is the chaos factor lol 😅😅
Question: when you’re traveling with your partner and your toddler, are you more or less stressed?
I find when I’m traveling solo with my toddler, I find myself less stressed. When my husband is with us, I feel like the load should be shared equally and it always ends up being 95% me and 5% him.
Ahhh this is very interesting. I do actually feel less stressed with my partner because I do feel like I get a lot of help with him there. But it’s never equal (especially when I was breastfeeding). I know what you’re saying and how it could potentially be less stress-inducing alone (strangely).
Can I ask what that pram was? It looks like a detachable toddler car seat on a pram frame. Does that exist? Please say it is so.
Man, I wish I could tell you that's what it is! We've just always shoved our car seat into it like this when we need to lug it up to the check-in counter!
I thought kids under 6 need to be in a car seat? Is that true or airline dependent? I’d rather check-in my car seat if I don’t need to bring it
Do you buy a seat for her? Is it the same price like adults? Traveling with my 2 yrs old to Africa
Hi..i am travelling with my toddler 19 months next month and have reserved the bassinet seat even though he wont fit into it but considering the space we will get. Do you suggest bassinet seat?
Hi! It really depends on your personal preferences. I liked it more when my son was little but now that he’s a toddler, I don’t like the bulkhead row unless I know that I can put the arm rests up. If that’s something you think will be important to you, maybe another row would work better.
@@wayfaringhumans thanks for your reply! Yes i am only concerned because arm rests wont go up. I have thought to use the space ahead to make him sleep as he will be travelling on my lap.
Yes, that’s an option as well. If you can make a makeshift bed on the floor in front of you with some blankets and jackets, it could work!
Hi did the crew provide you the bassinet? My toddler is over the limit so im still deciding whether to reserve it or not
Is there any sound on when your toddler is watching a show on the tablet? Wondering if I should invest in kid headphones or if theyre entertained anyway without any sound 😅
My son never minded watching without sound!
What can I do to help with the pressure for my little when flying?
If you're nursing do so during take off but wait until you're literally leaving the ground. If they aren't nursing using a sippy cup with straw works the same. If they're old enough for a lollypop you can do that too. Anything that gets them sucking during take off and landing. Good luck!
This was so lovely to watch ty
Thank you so much. That's really sweet of you to say.
such a nice video. lot to know.
OK, just making sure, it was fine for him to travel on the plane with no car seat? I have a two year old who is very tall for his age. I think he would be fine sitting in the seat as is, but I don't want to be unsafe or breaking some sort of rule.
Yeah for sure! Car seats aren’t required on any airlines (that I’ve ever heard of). They’re the safest way and some parents also prefer them because their kids are used to them, so it’s kind of a “safe space” in an unfamiliar environment (it also ensures your kid is ‘contained’ 😂). But I’ve personally never used a car seat on the plane and we’ve taken 50 ish flights with our son.
did the airline not make it compulsory to use the car seat on the flight?
Nope.
Over 24 months doesn’t need milk ….
Thank you for your valuable input.
Vitamin fortified milk in case they need a top up
Wow he’s two years old and still on a pacifier? My daughter is two and does not use a pacifier in a long time!
I’m so happy for you!
What point are you trying to make exactly? Some kids stop using pacifiers before 12 months and others still have them at 3. Get over yourself!
Do you buy a seat for her? Is it the same price like adults? Traveling with my 2 yrs old to Africa