flying with a newborn..

I was just wondering is it ok to fly with a newborn?

He'll be 4wks on Sunday when we are going to be flying!
The flight is 2hours long! We are flying for a important private family matter, otherwise I wouldn't fly!

Has any one flown with a newborn?

Some airlines might have restrictions so check with them first. Otherwise you're fine. Make sure baby has boob/bottle/or paci to suck on for take off and landing. At that age they will most likely just sleep the whole time.

My LO was around 2 months when I brought her. She was fine the trip and it was about 2 hours a well. I gave her a paci or bottle during take off to helping with the popping of the ears. The noise from the plane had her sleeping the whole way.

Yeah, I have spoken to the people at Qantas and they said it's ok for him to fly!

Quoting Jennybananna:" Some airlines might have restrictions so check with them first. Otherwise you're fine. Make sure baby ... [snip!] ... baby has boob/bottle/or paci to suck on for take off and landing. At that age they will most likely just sleep the whole time."

This.

After his first check up, if everything seems okay, I would think it was fine. Also, depends how you are feeling. I know I was too sore after the first week to walk long distances ((like through the airport))

Quoting Nosmith:" Yeah, I have spoken to the people at Qantas and they said it's ok for him to fly!"

Enjoy the flight. I find newborn until about 1 was the easiest for me flying wise. They are usually content to just lay there especially if you fly at night or nap time. 1-well my daughter is almost 3 is harder because they want to move and run and dont always understand sit and be buckled.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" Enjoy the flight. I find newborn until about 1 was the easiest for me flying wise. They are usually content ... [snip!] ... time. 1-well my daughter is almost 3 is harder because they want to move and run and dont always understand sit and be buckled."</blockquote>




My LO will be 2 soon but in February we are flying out town and I know she won't be as calm as she used to be

Quoting PurpleDurple:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" Enjoy the flight. I find newborn until about ... [snip!] ... My LO will be 2 soon but in February we are flying out town and I know she won't be as calm as she used to be"

I am DREADING out flight to london next year. The girls will be 20/21 months and going on 4. Flight is 10 hours there and 11 hours home. Luckily the most I ever have to do is CA to AZ which is about 2 hours. Thank god for iPods.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" I am DREADING out flight to london next year. The girls will be 20/21 months and going on 4. Flight is ... [snip!] ... 10 hours there and 11 hours home. Luckily the most I ever have to do is CA to AZ which is about 2 hours. Thank god for iPods."</blockquote>




Good luck !

Quoting Nosmith:" I was just wondering is it ok to fly with a newborn? He'll be 4wks on Sunday when we are going to be ... [snip!] ... 2hours long! We are flying for a important private family matter, otherwise I wouldn't fly! Has any one flown with a newborn?"

i am flying from perth to england with a 6 month old in 4 weeks arrgggghhhh! i think it would be fine to fly with a newborn, theres a girl on here called dream she has lots of flying with babies experience try and speak to her if you have any questions  

Quoting PurpleDurple:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" I am DREADING out flight to london next year. ... [snip!] ... Luckily the most I ever have to do is CA to AZ which is about 2 hours. Thank god for iPods."</blockquote> Good luck !"

At least the flight there is a night flight and I will have DH.

Quoting ♥ axel sean n me:" i am flying from perth to england with a 6 month old in 4 weeks arrgggghhhh! i think it would be fine ... [snip!] ... a girl on here called dream she has lots of flying with babies experience try and speak to her if you have any questions  "

At that age, they will sleep almost the whole time.

I flew with LO at 7 months and he passed out while we were taking off.  

<blockquote><b>Quoting ♥ axel sean n me:</b>" i am flying from perth to england with a 6 month old in 4 weeks arrgggghhhh! i think it would be fine ... [snip!] ... a girl on here called dream she has lots of flying with babies experience try and speak to her if you have any questions  "</blockquote>




ok thanks I'll have to find her! I couldn't imagine flying with a little one to England, that's a long way  

Quoting BoogerBear's Momma:" At that age, they will sleep almost the whole time. I flew with LO at 7 months and he passed out while we were taking off.  "

omg i sure hope so, hes a bit of a screamer and isnt a very good sleeper but im hoping the jets lull him to sleep.

Quoting Jennybananna:" At least the flight there is a night flight and I will have DH."

Thats good !