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Old 10-18-2003, 08:16 PM   #16 (permalink)
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tara-i've flown alot with kids cross country, and would add a couple of things to consider:

some sort of wipe to wipe down your seats and trays so you don't all end up sick from the germs

an umbrella stroller for easy on off if you have to change planes--they'll stow it for you as you get on and bring it to you first thing as you get off

new stuff he's never seen before. now, with the boys the age they are, we get them a new game for their gameboys. when younger, we would get a little stuffed animal, stuff to color, a new book to read, plenty of junky snacks we wouldn't normally allow etc.

and i think it does get cold, so remember to grab blankets and pillows early. also, if you're flying into dc or another restricted area, remember to have them use the bathrooms when they can. that approach into dc can be torture with a kid who needs to te te.

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Old 10-19-2003, 11:35 PM   #17 (permalink)
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fyi, blunt tipped scissors ARE allowed. Here's a list of what you can and cannot bring. http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlib..._16_2003v2.pdf

And personally, I hate bulkhead seats because while there is no one in front of you which is a legroom plus, you have no easily accesible storage - everything has to go in the overhead bin. I prefer being able to get my stuff (and since DS doesn't need legroom, bags can go there). We get out new things/put stuff away alot.

I had forgotten about shoes: you most likely will be asked to remove them. You will also have to remove belts. My dad was alomst doing a strip tease when he can out since he had to remove his jacket, empty his pockets, take off his belt and shoes, etc. Lands End all weather mocs have steel shanks, apparently, and set off the metal detector (they used to only make you remove boots and heels).

~amey (edited to finish a sentence and add my name - silly helping DS)

You will probably be asked to make your cell phone and laptop work if you're bringing those.

And! You should NOT put unexposed/undeveloped film in your checked bagggage. The new way they're screening things can expose/ruin it. Also, don't lock your luggage as screeners are doing random searches (they leave a statement from the TSA if they do - they searched my bag that had all my cloth dipes and wipe warmer the last time I flew LOL), and will break you lock to get in.
Thanks Amey for the updated info......they did change things since last year when I flew with DS last time. I saw on the bottom of the form that it was just revised on the 15th...maybe they finally realized noone would do any harm with nail-clippers or blunt tip scissors

About the bulkhead seats, I just always liked those seats because I always had a carseat for DS and it was kinda nice not to have anyone mad at me who was sitting infront of me (they could not lean their seat back with the carseat in it), so I rather sat there instead.
And the last two trips, the Flightattendends let me use their closet for DSs diaperbag (which is where I keep everything I need during the flight).

Again, thanks for the update, i def will keep this in mind for next year.


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Old 10-19-2003, 11:40 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Thank you so much, everybody. I'm going to add more snacks and some juice boxes. My mom also gave me a bunch of little toys so I'm going to stash them away as well. I'm not as worried about the flight over there because it's overnight and I think he will sleep for at least half of it. The flight back is all day long. I'll probably save half the goodies for that leg of the trip.

Thanks again for all of your suggestions and advice!

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bumping since this has good advice!
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Old 12-25-2003, 02:28 PM   #20 (permalink)
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I have added a paint with water book and some pages from the free Brighter Visions kit I got!

Ugh, I do not want to fly *today*!
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