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How do I keep a seven-year-old child happy on a International flight? |
Travel Info I'm taking my seven-year-old child with me to Germany. I REALLY need tips to make the long flight easier on her. This is her first time to fly. Travel Tips Drugging a 7-year-old into a coma is NOT necessary. With a little planning, it will be a grand adventure, and everyone will have a pleasant flight. I'm assuming you're in the US -- the flight TO Germany will be the easiest -- your departure will be late, and it's very likely that she'll fall asleep on the plane. Bring some favorite snacks, and buy a bottle of water or juice after you pass security (you can bring juice if you buy it after the checkpoints). Have books and games at hand, and make a visit to the dollar store to pick up some small, inexpensive games (card games, a coloring book, a doll - something she enjoys doing) -- and hide those in *your* carryon -- having something new and different is a great way to keep her occupied for a couple of hours. Contact your airline a few days before your departure, and request a kids' meal/kids' pack before you go. Caution -- my 8-year-old prefers the adult meals, as the kids' meals are almost always soggy chicken nuggets -- so we don't request a kids' meal, and the attendants almost always have a spare kids' age-appropriate toy package on hand -- most airlines have these packs -- request one at the gate if you can. Gameboys/Nintendo and portable DVD players (WITH headphones, please!) are a godsend for long flights. If she nods off, make sure you wake her in time to get some juice and a bite of breakfast on the plane. When you deplane and once you clear customs, hit the ladies' room -- pack your toothbrush and a washcloth in your carryon (the little toothbrush sleeves that go on your finger is a good alternative) -- wash your faces and brush your teeth -- you'll feel much more refreshed and awake. Try not to let her have a long nap the day you arrive -- an hour or two at maximum, and try to stay outside in the fresh air and daylight -- it will do wonders to help you fight jet lag. On the trip back, the flight will be all in the daylight, so keeping her occupied will be more tricky -- on your trip, buy little souvenirs and toys -- then bring them out one by one if she gets bored -- again, the portable DVD and Gameboy are priceless -- but make sure they're fully charged! If you have an aircraft with seatback entertainment, you're all set without the hassles. ENJOY -- kids are great travelers, and she'll do fine -- above all, don't be nervous yourself, as she'll pick up on that. Have a wonderful trip! Source(s): Traveling transatlantic annually with my kids since they were tiny Other Travel Tips What does she like? Books? Coloring books? Electronic games? Puzzles? Whatever she likes, just bring a lot of it. suggest you ask your doctor for a sedative, so she sleeps most of the flight. RN make sure you bring hand held games ,snacks ,pillow and maybe some slippers and make sure she gets plenty of rest . good luck to you and have a safe flight. benadryl |
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