First Time Flying With a Baby (Not Fun)
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Our first time flying with a baby was not a fun experience with a 3 hour delay on the flight. Luckily we got to enjoy our first country together after the hassle of travel.
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Emma, you asked for travel suggestions. I am a 40 year airline crew member. I've seen babies and parents on a gazillion flights. The most successful are first and foremost the ones that are NOT STRESSED and are calm and relaxed. The stress transfers to the little ones.
Second, have the child suck on a pacifier, dummy, or even breast feed during ascent and descent helps to keep the pressure balanced in their ears and avoids discomfort. Your flight crew can usually tip you off as to "when" - but usually on descent about 1 hour to 30 minutes before touch down. Better to start too soon, then too late.
I noticed you had the seatbelt buckled around both you and Noah. US airlines say NO to this; if there is an accident you would squash the child. US carriers suggest holding your child, obviously buying a seat for your child and using a car seat that is aviation approved is best. When you fly to the US, I highly suggest getting Noah a seat (you can always hold him for take off and landing, and use the extra seat for "room to get comfy), or use the car seat (which can be hard if he hates it as there's no where to move it to.).
Most aircraft do not have microwaves. Hot water is generally available - for warming a bottle. So consider that. As Noah gets bigger, bring all the snacks. Most parents seem to pack little MINI Diaper KITS in a zip bag, change of clothes, wipe, etc, so they can just go to the bathroom with that little bit of stuff instead of dragging the whole diaper bag. Aircraft toilets have designated changing tables in some bathrooms; ask.
Noah's a bit small, but when he has a lovey blanket or toy, please attach a business card or other identifier with contact information - so many are lost or left behind (the biggest disaster for any parent), so be sure if I find it on my plane I can get it back to you. Babies tend to get out of sorts, and crew know that. Be prepared for the poop blow out and the barfing too. It happens. Many parents find using Benadryl is useful for long flights - it can help with allergies as well as help sleep; ask your pediatrician.
And, the noise. Consider baby ear muffs for sound cancellation ---many parents use on these on board. I don't think it's good to insulate you child from all sound but it can be a good tool; but do not try it out for the first time on board. That never goes well.
You will be fine. Your air crew is your friend. Most are mums themselves and have traveled with their own kids. If you have any special questions, just DM me. Safe travels and NO STRESS EMMA!!! You've got this. Your airline crew want you to be happy and comfortable.
As a mom of three who has traveled with all of them by herself, I agree with all of this! The flight attendants have always been so incredible on our flights, too.
This is an excellent reply. My only caveat would be to try the benedryl first before you fly. My kiddo got hyper instead of sleepy. My pediatrician had a name for it but definitely look into it if you're considering using it on a flight.
Great tips!
Wow, that's alot of info.. I guess you could get all the info from the Internet, if you weren't an air stewart and every parent will find their own way with flights. Handy tips are good though but scare info not as much.
@@lynniev absolutely!
Tip- When boarding a plane, send Alex on as soon as they call your row. Have him bring all of the carry on and get everything set up. Have Emma and baby be one of the last ones to board and all she has to do is sit down. It even saves 30 minutes of plane time for the baby.
While in flight you might want to have Noah tucked securely into a pack on your chest and have the planeâs seatbelt only around yourself. That way you donât get pressed into baby during turbulence. I even figured out a way to nurse my six month old while strapped in this way (and no one else knew). Nursing in-flight and during takeoffs and landings helps babiesâ ears and gives you a snuggler to keep you comforted. Heâs adorable!
I wrote this in their last video.. nursing is best in take off and landing against pressure which hurts and causes the baby to cry.
My sister always bought a ticket for her kids and used car seats on the plane. I mean a car is travelling far slower than a plane that's landing in an emergency (e.g. broken landing gear.)
The flight attendants in the US will NOT allow you to take off or land with a baby in the pack. Iâve been asked to remove the baby from the pack during severe turbulence. FAA requirement. Not airline specific. Though I was able to get away with it once or twice. You would think baby is safer in the pack but apparently FAA doesnât agree.
I used a wrap when he was very small and I was thinking the same about nursing to help with the ears. đ
Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up đ, You two are Just Fantastic đ, You've got it so worked out , wish I'd have been like that when I was younger, hope your plans go well đđ€, but you'll never be the star of the show anymore Al , The Little Chaps got that roll now đđđđ, Take Care you lovely people, Happy Traveling đâ€XXX
You need to check out Mr. and Mrs. Adventure. They are an American couple that travel the world in their van but just bought a historic water mill in southern Portugal and are restoring it. It was quite the adventure for them!
Best advice for traveling with Noah, particularly on a long flight, is to book an overnight flight. Should be easy to do to come to the US and dramatically increases the odds he'll sleep the entire way.
Noahâs gonna be a great little traveler. He demonstrated remarkable flexibility, able to remain sleep as you trundled him through the airport, into his car seat and so on. Getting him out early was a very good call.
Putting in a car seat at 01h17 without an argument is amazing, you guys are awesome!
He's teething earlier than my sons or even my grand at just 10 weeks! My boys were happier with a washcloth I put in the freezer, kind of wadded up with corners out. The frozen result was soothing and my 2nd son looked so cute crawling around with it sticking out of his mouth! You are doing an incredible job traveling with your sweet Noah. So happy for you. â€
By younger brother cut his first tooth at 7 weeks. at 6 weeks mom took him to church the first time and used the church nursery. The church ladies asked mom why she had a bib on him and when mom said he was teething, they poo-pooed the ide with "He's only 6 weeks, that's too soon for him to cut a tooth." Boy were they surprised when he had a tooth the following Sunday.
Portugal is fantastic. Traveling with children always poses its challenges, regardless of their ages. A key element of a more enjoyable time is to maintain, as much as possible, the childs normal schedule, sleep, food, and play. As our sons were growing up we never limited our travel plans. Preparation is key. We and they still have many fond memories of the times we shared.
Since you're in Portugal there look up mr. And mrs. Adventure
Teething- put a water filled pacifier in freezer âŠ. Babies love the frozen cold chewing on their gums. Really helpful when my kids were little.
That little guy is going to be quite the traveler. What an awesome experience you are giving your son. And what a privilege to see so many countries. Safe travels.
A suggestion. When flying back to AZ, book a AirBnB for at least 3 or 4 days for the days you arrive. This will give you a chance to make sure there are no unwelcome crawlies in your van or mice. It will also give you a day to clean it up because even though it was inside, the desert sands will get in everywhere. And it gives you time to get everything all set for your travels. Second invest in a traveling stroller/car seat/and high chair for eating. The one we bought for our grandchild was about $600.00 but worth every cent.
No guys, NOT Phoenix in the Summer with a baby in an RV. Make another plan. Please. Go north.
That you are both completely besotted with wee Noah is SO understandable - he is a delight, such a good baby! Good luck in your (relaxed) search for a home base ... the world is your oyster, take your time!
Lovely to see you 3 again †didnât want this blog to end x have a great holiday and canât wait for the next one xx
I remember traveling with our newborn. Mostly I remember being more stressed than anything, just for the kid to sleep through everything and pretty chill with delayed planes etc etc. We went as far to prepare little goodie bags with ear plugs for all the seats around us.
OMG laughing at Alex's face discussing car seat install... AND of course... Emma can do it... with baby still strapped to her too :) woman power go go go !
It's good to have the first day in a new county for relaxation and recovery from the flight. đŽđŽđ„„
If you can get the teething ice pack or use something you can safely freeze for him to naw on and it will help him. A corner of a cloth wet that does not have loose fibers frozen, when he is a little bigger frozen waffles work great and they even soak up the drool. Cut a strip to big for him to swallow but small enough to get in his mouth and just watch as it melts; cut off the thawed part so he does not end up with a big piece thawed out. I traveled with little ones a lot, get two chest carry devices so you can strap him to your chest (both of you can with two devices) when flying so he is not in the seat belt with you. You can use a thin blanket to cover him and you when you feed him and if you get the good carry device you can leave him strapped in but loosened so you can move him. You are actually very good parents on film so go with your instincts and keep showing your little man some love he is so cute.
Good luck finding a place in Portugal! How exciting. Emma's face when talking about a potential house in Portugal says it all. â€
Guys, no need for the clickbait thumbnail. Your baby is so sweet! Weâll watch your videos regardless. Just keep it real đ
You should connect with Mr. and Mrs. Adventure! They just bought property there and can tell you about all of the roadblocks and troubles they encountered. †your videos!
The pink noise and motion might have helped, too, but you guys are such chilled parents. Congrats, little mate for flying like a pro
Yâall did a great job flying with a newborn. My son has been on 12 flights in the past year. We havenât had any issues so far. We always feed him a bottle during take off and landing. If itâs a short flight, we try to just give him half a bottle during each time.
When you have a long haul flight, you can book a bassinet seat. Itâs totally worth the extra money! We flew from Istanbul to Toronto when my son was 8 months old. He slept and played in it.
Itâs much easier on you and him if you schedule for him to nap during the flight. Iâve delayed feeds and naps for this reason.
Yes! You don't want the bottle to run out when you need it most!
This is a great idea! We flew from the US to Rome in May and a couple to the right of us had the bassinet seat. Baby slept comfortably and it's parents were able to as well because they weren't holding the baby.
Please don't stress about you lovely baby crying on the flight, it is what it is. The vast majority of people understand, they've been there themselves and who cares about the others.
We emigrated to the USA from the UK years ago. We've been flying with our kids to see family ever since. My daughter was 7weeks old when she first flew a 10hr flight to the UK, it's easy when they are tiny, much more interesting when they can move around. You'll be fine. Good luck and thank you for your videos.
Aw, been looking forward to this! â€
Smiling that you postedâŠyou made my dayâ€ïž..keep traveling it gets betterâŠ
Portugal is a wonderful country to live in...great choice! We absolutely love living here. Before deciding on your area make sure to research the climate - lots of micro climates here and some places can be crazy hot in the summer. Happy travels.
Have a great trip good luck on deciding on the land
đźomg Noah's smiles are absolutely everything. đ
He is so Precious!!!! Enjoy! đ
Heâs SUCH an adorable baby. Perfect amalgam of Alex and Emma!!â€ïž
You need to contact the Newbys who have a home in Portugal and a channel on CZcams. They bought an abandoned farm which they are fixing up. They have 2 little boys ages 2or 3 and the baby is around 8 months old. The wife is from Zimbabwe and the husband is from the UK and they have traveled all over the world in a van . Cruiso has been to 4 continents already. Their names are Tara and John.
I'm excited to see what's to come. Random teething tip..freeze a wet washcloth. It helps numb the gums, and the roughness of the washcloth helps the teeth cut through.
Go Noah! Congrats! First flight done!
My daughter had her first flight at 2 days old. I fed her a bottle at take off, and at landing. We were adopting her!
Yay for Noah! I am researching our first trip to Porto - perfect timing!
All that worry and Noah was amazing...he's ready after all he has already been traveling while he was inside of you. I'm sure it's relaxing to him. Enjoy your trip. †U guys safe travels
I hope it all comes together for you. Love watching your travels.
Love the video! Thanks for sharing. Portugal looks incredible!!! Nothing but respect for you two as you travel with your little one. I didnât travel with my kids until they were much older so no tips.
So happy Noah's 1st plane trip went well. He is adorable â€â€ Looking forward to everything to come Beans.
My daughters first flight was to the USA at 7 weeks old. She then went on to fly 42 international flights before she was 2. Always went for the bulk head with a travel cot. Never ried once. Always used a pacifier/dummy. Very lucky mummy to have such an incredibly contented baby. So sorry can't give advice . Good luck he'll be fine as long as you are. Enjoy every minute of him . Happy travels xx
I think many have already told you the tips/tricks to flying with infants. 1. Give them something to suck on or drink while taking off/landing. 2. Mind your own emotions. Babies will always feed off their parentsâ emotions. If Mom is stressed, they will be too. 3. Pack extra clothing for all of you in your carryon! 4. Once they are wiggly and more mobile, pay for the extra seat and use a car seat. It will save you a ton of stress. Weâre a retired military family that traveled and relocated often. My very first flight with my first baby was alone since my husband was deployed. I was so nervous. She slept through the entire flight. With the exception of her diaper leaking all over both of us, it went pretty well. I learned my lesson about packing extra clothing on that flight. I now have three daughters, ages 19, 17, and 11. They have flown some very long haul flights across the world from the time they were born, even on military cargo planes! They never gave me much trouble. Now theyâre expert travelers. Stay positive and all with go well.
How exciting to see you in Porto! My husband and I will be traveling there this summer, for the exact same reason! Can't wait to see more of your Portugal adventures!
Awww Noah has a gorgeous smile. Great video xx
I love your parenting style!Noah seems pretty laid back. Have fun!
Well done, proper adventure
I am so happy that yâall went for it!!!! Welcome to the whole wide world, Noah!!!!
Glad it went well have a great time on your vacation.
Travel experiences will depend a lot on baby's disposition. I had one who was a nightmare screamer and one who adjusted everything with a smile.
Glad you get to visit the newbys
Well done to all 3 of you. Enjoy your travels. X
Another great video! I am glad that your little man was so good on the flight!
It reminded me of flying with my husband & a 5 year old & a 6 month old from the USA to Israel. Our trip was to see family who had recently escaped from Iran. It was an exhausting trip but thank Heavens we had family there to help with taking care of the children while we recuperated from the flight. It wasnât something that I would want to repeat often.
I pray that your trip to the USA is as non-complicated as your trip to Portugal.
And I pray that all goes well with your property search. May God bless you with the property of your dreamsđđŒâ€ïžđđŒ
Breastfeeding during takeoff and landing helps keep pressure in baby's ears equal. When flying with baby under 2 years of age on North American carriers you can fly with baby on lap and book the bassinets for free, this way baby can stretch out and sleep but when booking tickets, always go thru carrier directly rather than travel agency and ensure tickets are changeable and or refundable as well. Because Noah is teething, carry a few Terry cloth face cloths, get them wet and freeze them, then when he gets fussy, he can suck and chew on them to ease any itching and pain in his gums, they will conform to his mouth and it is a medication free teether for him. The Terry cloth provides a texture to ease itching on his gums but will not cut his gums when sucked on. Avoid colored towels due to dyes in them. Love watching you guys, you are such a fun couple, hoping to meet you someday, we are heading out on the road for a year very soon in our GeoPro toy hauler trailer.
Welcome back! Have a great time...
Beautiful video both hope all goes well đ
So happy for you all!
Tiny Homes! I think one in Portugal would be awesome!
We started traveling more extensively with our son when he was 10 weeks old. He has always been an awesome traveler and heâs 17 now. Noah will be so chill about traveling as he gets older. Best decision, traveling with kids! đ„°
Portugal... How exciting!!! Mr and Mrs Adventure may be a great resource either through their channel or by directly contacting them. Wishing you all the best in this new venture!
I feel like traveling to another country is one thing, then traveling to a country with a baby is a whole other thing. As first time parents I feel like you all are figuring things out really quickly along and just going for it! Well done!
So sorry to hear about your mom. But you two have each other and your zest for adventure will carry you many prayers and hugs â€
Noahâs sweet smile in the car đ„° You are getting him right into the travel routine, thatâs incredible. â€
Great to see you out in joying your beautiful family
Enjoy your time in Portugal & good luck. Sounds like a wonderful home-base. Love to see you light up like that Emma when talking about it ~ and that was a sweet surprise for her too Alex! The marketplace looked fabulous. Good for you for trying the Uni~itâs popular here in Santa Barbara, CA. Yay, Noah got his first travel stamp ~ such a sweet baby, he did quite well despite the teething. And, definitely a get a family car ~ LOL with the tight squeeze. You deserve some comfort & space! Peace Out Beans~ much love to you. âšđâšđïžđ
Yes, I would try it!
Next time you might check to see if the airlines has a bassinet to use.
I think noah has his dads cheeky smile and personality already hes so cute â€
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boyđâ€đ
Wow good on you guys to travel with little Noah. Love love your videos.
Aww, that smileđđđ
Yet another cracking video. Just want to say a massive THANK YOU as today we have been in sleeping bear dunes in Michigan on our quest of driving around Lake Michigan inspired by the Travel Beans. Today we head north to the upper peninsula.
Great video. Again. Love your content...
Well done guys. Love how you are always real â€
Fantastic news on the portugal property hunting !! will be watching all of that for sure !!
Brilliant video! Noah is just so adorable!â€
Youâre great parents!! I flew for 10 hours with my son at six weeks old and he was awesome. My Noah and your Noah were great!
Useful baby seat tip... Here in the USA Most Fire Stations Will Check and make sure the seat is hooked up properly.
Can't wait to see you in the USA
Such a cute chunky monkey! Adorable
Mosaic flooring in portugal always blows my mind. Its so beautiful
Loved that it went so well. Watch that he doesn't start trying to roll! It won't be long now before Noah will be able to roll himself off a nice, seemingly safe surface. Loving that you are sharing your first travels together. Exciting!
Just to add, I sympathise with 'he doesn't like the teething toys, just my finger'. My eldest was that way inclined too. Loved him for it, though it was a bit restricting at the time.
Traveling with babies or children... please please remember those with children will understand and those without children will most likely never get it. Babies and children have bad days just like us but show it differently. You both are doing a great job! :-)
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Ahhh I loved portugal. Thanks for sharing and bringing back memories of Porto.
So happy you made your first international trip with Noah, he was a real trooper! Portugal is amazing, but wading through the bureaucracy there can be challenging! We have a second home in the Azores and you really need time & patience, loads of patience. Nothing happens quickly there in our experience ( and I have Portuguese citizenship), but in the end itâs totally worth it!
Noah is adorable, enjoy Portugal.
I absolutely love yâall!! Watching the love you have for one another and Noah makes me smile!! Norman OK
Welcome to Portugal and I really hope you find what you are looking for.
I traveled from Azores to US, with a 3 month old baby, remember to have something liquid for sucking and swallowing at wheels up take off, the pressurization of the cabin is very uncomfortable and they need to pop their ears to equalize the pressure.
It's the adventure of the journey, just enjoy everything about it, and things will go smoothly.
"What you focus on,
you get more of."
Have fun đ€
The little one(s) are always tougher than you think. We did the USA with two little ones - only issue we had was the baby (Hannah) projectile vomiting after an hour on the plane home. Cabin crew were brilliant changed seat cushion etc - and then she slept until we landed - happy days.
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So glad the flight was good. We also had great luck flying with our daughter when she was a baby.
Emma has always been stunning but since sheâs had yâallâs little angel she is absolutely RADIATING. So breathtaking!!
Enjoy the baby travel while he is young and is your life. Once he starts making his own life you will be on his schedule for several years. Loved Porto
Can't wait to see you guys back here in the US.
The one thing that helped my son through teething was frozen whole green beans. Perhaps your little wee bean might like it.