Sling for sleeping baby while mum sitting down in airplane?

[deni]

Hi All,

I already have an Ergo carrier which my 4 month old is just about ready for, but I'm needing something that will help support him while I'm sitting in a plane that doesn't have a baby capsule.

I don't want to buy another sling, so was wondering if anyone has ideas of a particular make-your-own sling that works well in the seated position for wearer, but OK for babies of my DS size (almost 7kg, 65cm long). My arms/shoulders get so sore holding him when he's sleeping and has all his weight on me.

I've had a look at the "wear your baby" website, but not sure what might work best.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[catherinemoses]

I have flown with virgin and qantas and I was not allowed to have Flynn in a sling either time. I made a sling out of a sheet, it didn't work that well when I was standing up, I just wanted to have him feeling snug and secure so he would sleep during the flight. They made me take it off and I was not allowed to put it back on during the flight. They give you an extra infant seat belt which secures to your seat belt, but does bugger all IMO! Anyway don't buy a new sling, you won't be allowed to use it. It is CASA rules not the airline, they are just doing their job even tho it is a PITA!

[deni]

Oh how annoying !!! Thanks for the warning Catherine. Hmm.. might have to re-think and use little pillows or something.

[catherinemoses]

Yes very annoying! How far are you going?

[MrsB26]

How interesting, we will be flying with DS when he is 6 mo and i was going to use my ergo...........
Will be watching this thread to see what others have done

[Visitor8]

you can make a mei tai. or ring sling.
would borrowing one be an option? baby carriers downunder have a loaner database

[Boo Boo]

Hi I flew Qantas and British Airways and both times could use my pouch with DD - only had to use the infant seat belt for take off and landing - but this was 2 years ago so not sure if things have changed. Also, try and get a seat with a baby bassinette to see if he will sleep in that, DD didn't like them...

Good luck,
Laurin