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In a few weeks I'm taking a14 hr direct flight by myself with DS who will be 11.5 month...and he will be on my lap. Yes...14 hours. It was just far too expensive to get him his own seat when he could fly for almost free.
We do have a seat booked with one of those bassinet thingees but I can't imagine DS being too happy to hang out in there unless he's asleep. I imagine that's more for little babes who would probably sleep or lay there the whole time.
Anyway, I'm really anxious about the whole ordeal and trying to come up with ways to make it easier on both of us.
Anyone been on a long-haul flight like this with a little one around DS's age?
Can anyone recommend good toys that might hold his attention in a limited space? I'm bringing his favourite puppets and books and some new books with pop-ups that he will love...but other than that, I'm at a loss.
He's not quite walking yet...maybe he will be by the time we fly, but maybe not.
I realize I'll be counting on the flight crew to really help me out when I need to use the bathroom and around meal time. Even with help, I don't really see how I'll manage to eat unless someone holds DS whole time. Then there is the matter of feeding HIM...
I'm trying not to imagine nightmarish scenarios, but I can't help it.
What should I bring onboard with us? Any advice or tips?
ANYTHING that will be of help is welcome!!!
We do have a seat booked with one of those bassinet thingees but I can't imagine DS being too happy to hang out in there unless he's asleep. I imagine that's more for little babes who would probably sleep or lay there the whole time.
Anyway, I'm really anxious about the whole ordeal and trying to come up with ways to make it easier on both of us.
Anyone been on a long-haul flight like this with a little one around DS's age?
Can anyone recommend good toys that might hold his attention in a limited space? I'm bringing his favourite puppets and books and some new books with pop-ups that he will love...but other than that, I'm at a loss.
He's not quite walking yet...maybe he will be by the time we fly, but maybe not.
I realize I'll be counting on the flight crew to really help me out when I need to use the bathroom and around meal time. Even with help, I don't really see how I'll manage to eat unless someone holds DS whole time. Then there is the matter of feeding HIM...
I'm trying not to imagine nightmarish scenarios, but I can't help it.

What should I bring onboard with us? Any advice or tips?
ANYTHING that will be of help is welcome!!!