DS (9 mths) and I just got back from visiting family. The trip was 1 - 45 min flight and then a 3 hr flight. To my surprise DS did really well!! He slept during each 45 min flight, probably because they were prop planes and vibrated sooo much. On the 3 hr going - we had a whole row to ourselves so I was able to use the carseat and still have to other seats for us to spread out on. I took several of his favorite toys and his "Baby Tad" leapfrog stuffed animal which he also loves. He got fussy for just a few minutes when he would get tired, but that was it. Coming home on the same flight we didn't have all the room and I had to hold him for 3 hrs. He still did fairly well, just wanted to grab everything (the seat in front of me, the lady next to me...lol). He got a little tired of being held toward the end but not too bad.
I did nurse him on take off & landing or made sure he would suck on his paci (no flames). He had no problems with ear trouble!!
The carseat was great to have, so ask if they have any available seats when you check in. If they do they will let you use it for free.
Good luck and have a great time!!
I did nurse him on take off & landing or made sure he would suck on his paci (no flames). He had no problems with ear trouble!!
The carseat was great to have, so ask if they have any available seats when you check in. If they do they will let you use it for free.
Good luck and have a great time!!