Managing baby at airport without DH

[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.