These meals are provided for children by the airlines, but you do need to request in advance (normally at least 24 hours before check in). I have noticed a real difference in the type of food items and how some airlines are more geared up to providing for those babies too old for purees. I’ve…
Here you will find everything you need to know about the Emirates bassinet policy, including the bassinet size and age/weight restrictions, how to request a bassinet seat on Emirates and more. For more information on what Emirates provides for children see here. I used to work for Emirates as a flight attendant, so I have…
5 Tips to Help I’ve had several people ask me how I’ve managed to sterilise bottles on a 24-hour flight with a baby. Here are some useful tips on sterilising bottles when travelling (I’ve both breastfed and bottle fed with formula, so for breastfeeding tips on a plane, you may find this post useful.) AD/Affiliate link. This…
You’ve finally cracked your routine at home on how to clean, sterilise, disinfect and make your next bottle for your little one without them screaming the house down and then you decide to go on holiday or vacation. You might have questions about how to how to sanitize baby bottles while traveling on vacation/holiday like…
Liquid restrictions when flying with a baby can be confusing, as we’ve had it ingrained into us that only liquids under 100 mls are currently allowed in hand luggage. Luckily, airports are far more lenient when it comes to travelling with children. And you’ll find that the liquid restrictions almost don’t apply to the littlest…
One of the first things recommended when you are considering a road trip with a toddler (or traveling with a toddler at any time!) is don’t forget to pack the snacks. If you are a bit stumped at what car snacks to bring, then this guide has 40 easy road trip snacks for toddlers that…
Firstly, there are no restrictions on breastfeeding on an airplane. Feed however it makes you and baby comfortable. I have breastfed my youngest in the aisle seat and by the window several times, whereas my eldest was mostly bottle fed. One thing to be aware of, it may be logistically impossible to feed on take…
When you are traveling or flying with breast milk, then a good cooler which keeps things frozen is essential. It must be well insulated, portable, lightweight, roomy, waterproof with strong carry straps, especially if you are bringing it on as carry on for a flight. Coolers can be soft-sided or hard-sided and come in various…
Travelling with a toddler on a plane is often the trickiest stage, definitely harder than traveling with an infant in some aspects. But these practical tips on flying with a toddler will help with sleep, snacks, meals, activities, toys and more. As an ex flight-attendant of 12 years and a parent who has flown 24 hours…
I’ve had several people ask me about traveling with baby formula on a plane and sterilising during a flight (and at a hotel,) but especially on a long haul 24-hour flight with a baby. (I’ve both breastfed and bottle fed with formula when flying with a baby on many long and ultra long haul flights; for…