Managing baby at airport without DH

[LimeSlice]

No strollers at Tullamarine.

And yes, thinking is definitely worse than it is! lol
You will be fine.
As for going to the toilet, you can take them into the ladies, or better yet for space, you go to the disabled toilet. There is one to the right of the security checkpoint.

If you can, borrow a sling and take as little carry on as possible. The staff are very helpful, it is just the getting from checkin to the gate lounge, but you will be fine. Once you are in the gate lounge, they can look out the windows at the planes and will love it.

What time of day are you travelling?

[AndiE]

Thanks for the replies and encouragement.

We're flying with Virgin at 3pm - pity they didn't have airport strollers avail. Would make life heaps easier!

LS - DS2 is only 10 months so he isn't the problem in terms of keeping him amused, in check etc - it's more the logistics of not having anyone on hand to hold him while I'm in the loo etc. In my madder moments of imagining the worst, I wondered if I could shanghi a Virgin employee to hold DS2 while I popped into the loo. Hmmm. If only!!!!

[Junglemum]

Hi AndiE, i have travelled on my own with my two girls quite a bit. When i started DD2 was 11 months. A sling or carrier is a good idea, but they wont let you wear it for take off and landing, some weird airline policy. Anyway, i find the hostesses are lovely and always more than happy to help. I often ask them to either watch DD1 while i take DD2 for a nappy change, or hold DD2 while i duck into the loo. I go to the Loo at the airport where it is easier and i have only needed to use the plane toilet a couple of times. I find most people are happy to help.
One tip that someone else mentioned, carry as little as possible with you on the plane.

[LimeSlice]

The staff will be happy to watch him while you go the loo once you are ON the plane.

I would pop a blanket in your bag, and go to the disabled toilet, pop the rug on the floor and they can sit on that while you go to the loo I have done it many times! lol

I have some carriers here you can borrow if you don't have one, but they are invaluable for solo travelling with kids from my experience.