Any advice re: flying with a 2 year old?

[SweetPea]

We leave in 47 days!!!:sohappy: Can't wait!!! We just decided to go ahead and fly since the amount of money we would spend vs. our airfare would pretty much be a wash. We will be flying out of Charlotte nonstop so the flight will only be about 1 1/2 hours. It will be me, DH, DD(4) and DS(2) (his 1st trip). My sister and her boyfriend will also be on the same fllight so I will have some extra help. We went ahead and designated him as a lap child to save the extra money. Does anyone have any advice for me? DD(4) has flown before and is no problem. Thanks in advance.

 

[mnfootballmommy]

Excuse me for asking but do they allow you to bring modeling clay aboard airplanes post 9/11. I just remember not too long ago someone telling me they had to toss their daughters play-doh because it may be plastic explosives. Silly I know but they can be pretty strict about these things.

I am not 100% on this, but I would think that as long as it is in the original sealed package that you would be okay. If in doubt, always call your airline to check for sure.

 

[tiggerzgirl83]

This will be my little cousins (2 and 8) first time on a plane and first time to Disney World. My aunt and uncle are a little worried about the 2 year old. We decided to pack a portable DVD and his favorite movies, coloring books and crayons, and for my 8 year old cousin, he will bring his PSP playstation handheld game. They should be fine. We have a 2 hour plane ride out of Philly....Cant wait, 74 more days!

 

[rwdavis2]

That can backfire... we tried it with DD who was 22 months at the time and she was one of those kids who got hyper after taking it.... not fun. Definitely try it at home first to see how your child will react before trying it on a plane!

Same here. Although it knocks me out, my wife and I accidentally both gave our 2yo a dose and she went beserk for about 30 minutes. So I would not recommend it for a tranquilizer.
BD

 

[ThinkTink721]

We leave in 47 days!!!:sohappy: Can't wait!!! We just decided to go ahead and fly since the amount of money we would spend vs. our airfare would pretty much be a wash. We will be flying out of Charlotte nonstop so the flight will only be about 1 1/2 hours. It will be me, DH, DD(4) and DS(2) (his 1st trip). My sister and her boyfriend will also be on the same fllight so I will have some extra help. We went ahead and designated him as a lap child to save the extra money. Does anyone have any advice for me? DD(4) has flown before and is no problem. Thanks in advance.

Does he like to color?
If so, take coloring books & crayons.
If he likes to look at books, take some of those too.
Talk about the things that you plan to see at WDW.
Let him look out the window (show him the clouds & point out things that you can see below).
Hopefully, this will pass the time.
:wave: