We got back last night from a much needed vacation in Florida and are home in chilly Massachusetts. Sam did a great job on the plane, on the road, and in general. Our first trip (to see my in-laws) in North Carolina was actually stressful as it was the first time traveling with the baby. That trip we were laden down with a car seat, stroller, Pack n Play and diaper bag. This trip we were smart and rented the car-seat with the car, borrowed a pack n play, and didn't take a stroller. We did however take a Baby Bjorn type carrier, which I used once on the trip and then apparently left (with my sneakers), in the hotel. I also need to call the hotel and have those items sent back.
I have come to conclude from these trips that what can be carried on the plane for a baby far exceeds what can be carried on for any other given passenger. I think that the airlines just want these unpredictable little people to be as quiet and content as possible. Coming back I managed not only to get a 9 ounce baby bottle through security, but also 7.2 oz of baby shampoo (that my husband had purchased and I didn't want to throw away), and a few other items that would have typically landed in the bin outside security. The only thing that they questioned was what the baby was holding in his hand, which was a handful of my hair?
We received some great baby tips en route:
- the mother of a 19 year old recommended giving the baby a pickle spear when there was teething pain
- a mother of five told us to wear the kids out before getting on the plane and not waking them up for anything, including food
- a father told us to drink strong drinks and if necessary buy them for those around us
The only really annoying thing that Sam wanted to do on the plane was to pet the people's heads in front of us. I think he related them to our housecat. I think he only pet one person. The cutest thing he did was try to look into the TV screen on the back of the seat in front of us to see what was in it. We don't let him watch TV at home.
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