airtwardo 7 #26 April 25, 2011 Quote I've gotten the crying baby maybe once. I'm a fat magnet. I usually get the Jabba The Hut sitting next to me with their rolls of fat bulging into my seat. BooHoo...I'm 6'4" & 230, I got stuck between two 350 pound Samoans on a 727 from Guam once! -they were nice guys, but DAMN...talk about feeling like the center of an Oreo! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 559 #27 April 26, 2011 Quote Hi Lisa - I was wondering if there were any other tips you could share with me. I am a "seasoned traveler" but will soon be traveling with a 3 month old baby for the first time and would love to be able to learn from your experience. I have never heard of the blowing in their ears - what, when, why?? How do you keep an infant entertained on a transatlantic flight? How do you prevent/stop incessant crying? Like I said - I would really appreciate your advice! Big thanks, Nick My advice - send your wife and kid on the flight before youThe blowing in the ears makes alot of sense. I hadn't heard of it before. I wonder why the air-crew don't suggest it to parents? Twardo - love the oreo description!Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #28 April 26, 2011 QuoteI've gotten the crying baby maybe once. I'm a fat magnet. I usually get the Jabba The Hut I always get the screaming kid that just wont shut the fuck up! And for some reason the dumb ass parents think it's ok to let the kid run all over scream yell and trash the entire area they are sittin at.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #29 April 26, 2011 QuoteI wonder why the air-crew don't suggest it to parents? Prbably because the one dumb ass who would blow into the kids ear like they blowin up a balloon then sue the airline.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #30 April 26, 2011 Quote Hope that helps, and you have an uneventful flight Very good advice, Lisa. My wife and I traveled fairly often with up to 4 children, but she had little "travel kits" for each one, with games, crayons, crackers, etc. Nursing an infant during climb and descent worked well with the ears. Very rarely did we have much crying. Best advice for sitting close to those traveling with kids? Ear plugs, of course. I wear them on most flights anyway. As far as people, big or little, kicking the back of my seat, I'm not shy about telling them to stop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #31 April 26, 2011 Quote Quote Hope that helps, and you have an uneventful flight Very good advice, Lisa. My wife and I traveled fairly often with up to 4 children, but she had little "travel kits" for each one, with games, crayons, crackers, etc. Nursing an infant during climb and descent worked well with the ears. Very rarely did we have much crying. Best advice for sitting close to those traveling with kids? Ear plugs, of course. I wear them on most flights anyway. As far as people, big or little, kicking the back of my seat, I'm not shy about telling them to stop. Kids 'travel kit' : Cough Syrup! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #32 April 26, 2011 Need a nap? Dimetapp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #33 April 26, 2011 The first time my mother took me and my brothers on a flight, we were 4, 3, and 2 (I think). We took the train as far as Chicago, and flew the rest of hte way to California. My mother went to the doctor ahead of time to see if there was anything she needed to do to prepare us. He offered her a sedative. She said no, she could never drug her children. He said it's not for them, it's for you madam. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #34 April 26, 2011 My little trick when the kids were younger was to get 'em up at 3am for an 8am flight...by the time we got on board they were ready for some sleep! Another little 'trick' was to always dress them in their 'Sunday best'...when they look & feel like it's a 'special' occasion, they would act accordingly.....sometimes! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #35 April 26, 2011 My son flew a fair amount when he was little; only one trip was rough, when he was not quite two. I had an awful toothache, and he just had a hard time. I'm sure it wasn't the pleasantest trip ever for other passengers (not solid crying, but just needed a LOT of entertaining, lots of getting up to change him, etc). Every time someone's kid is troublesome on a flight I'm on, I figure they're having their off day. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #36 April 26, 2011 Quote Need a nap? Dimetapp! Want them still Benedryl!You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 April 26, 2011 Quote Quote Need a nap? Dimetapp! Want them still Benedryl! Kids bein' rude? Give 'em a 'Lude! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #38 April 26, 2011 i have those bathroom organizers that hang on the door for both of my kids. they each get to put what they want in it to entertain themselves on the flight(crayons , cards, small games, toys) . once on board i hang them on the seat back in front of them and they are good to go!! Good luck! Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrmedic 0 #39 April 26, 2011 Airplanes should be used for ONE THING only! Taking my ass(and yours) to 12k+AGL, then leaving the pilot to fend for himself. Landing in a perfectly good airplane is WRONG!CYA!....up there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #40 April 26, 2011 Ill jump on the "I can't stand fat people who fly" badwaggon. On my way back from z-hills I had to sit beside some 400lb tub of lard. I'm 6' and weight 158lbs. I can sit in one of those seats with room to spare. If you are so fucking unhealthy fat that you need to raise the arm rest so you can spill your excessive tons of fun into my space YOU SHOULD BE CHARGED AND MADE TO BOOK 2 FUCKING SEATS SIDE BY SIDE!!!I don't "hate" fat people. What I DO hate is when someone elses shitty diet choices directly affect my comfort on an airplane. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #41 April 27, 2011 Don't let it happen-I'm a pretty big dude but i fit in my seat (except shoulders on commuters ). I have been known to put the armrest back down when someone lifts it. You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #42 April 27, 2011 Quote Don't let it happen-I'm a pretty big dude but i fit in my seat (except shoulders on commuters ). I have been known to put the armrest back down when someone lifts it. Just put your head on their shoulder and start snoring. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #43 April 27, 2011 Just put your head on their shoulder and start snoring. Where's the drooly-face icon when you need it? lisalisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #44 April 27, 2011 Quote Don't let it happen-I'm a pretty big dude but i fit in my seat (except shoulders on commuters ). I have been known to put the armrest back down when someone lifts it. I shit you not, this dude would not fit in the seat with the arm rest down. He needed 2 of those seatbelt extentions just to buckle up. Meh... I just had a few drinks and fell asleep (Hell, I MAY have leaned my head up against him like a big fat pillow). I woke up when I started feeling the plane descend, and just "dealt" with it for the 20 min it took to land. I'm sure my snoring pissed him off as much as his fat rolls pissed me off.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #45 April 27, 2011 Quote Quote Don't let it happen-I'm a pretty big dude but i fit in my seat (except shoulders on commuters ). I have been known to put the armrest back down when someone lifts it. I shit you not, this dude would not fit in the seat with the arm rest down. He needed 2 of those seat-belt extensions just to buckle up. Meh... I just had a few drinks and fell asleep (Hell, I MAY have leaned my head up against him like a big fat pillow). I woke up when I started feeling the plane descend, and just "dealt" with it for the 20 min it took to land. I'm sure my snoring pissed him off as much as his fat rolls pissed me off. Yo Simba, if yer gonna use 1/2 my seat how about paying me for it?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #46 April 27, 2011 Quote Airplanes should be used for ONE THING only! Taking my ass(and yours) to 12k+AGL, then leaving the pilot to fend for himself. Landing in a perfectly good airplane is WRONG! Wrong! They're also good for flying you to Boogies in all kinds of exotic places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #47 April 27, 2011 QuoteI shit you not, this dude would not fit in the seat with the arm rest down Not your problem. Lifts arm to sit...I'll block or put it back down.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
