Solo Air Travel with Toddler
Hi,
I am new to this site. It's very helpful! I am traveling by plane next week solo with my 1.5 year old toddler boy. For those who live in Canada we are flying with a charter called Sunwing. The flight is quite long at 5 1/2 hours so I am nervous about how he will make out. This will be his first flight. He will have his own seat and I am organized with the packing with new toys, books, games, a DVD player, snacks, extra diapers, wipes, etc. My big question is how do you go about changing diapers on a plane? Given the flights are long and in the morning I am sure I will be dealing with a messy # 2. Are there changing tables in the washrooms normally? If not, what have other parents done? I would appreciate any candid advise! Thanks! Also, what kind of changing facilities are in the airport?
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you should be okay
you're brave, but you'll be okay! Most of the airplanes I've been on have a changing table in the restroom, though I'd bring like a throwaway towel or something to lay down. As for airports, some have "family bathrooms." I remember some larger, and more international airports even having a nursery - crib, seats, changing table, sink, etc. But honestly, we've changed our boy's diapers just about anywhere - right in the waiting area, in our airplane seats.
I've also known some parents to rely on benadryl, or to "tire their kids out" beforehand so that they sleep for a good portion of the flight. But, I've seen that backfire as well. Good luck!
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