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?
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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