Managing baby at airport without DH

[LimeSlice]

We haven't had to remove DD for any security checks but it is good for you to know that it could happen.

That is VERY unusual. They are supposed to ask you to remove the baby from the sling because the slings need to be x-rayed, similar to why they ask you to remove the laptop from the bag.

You can carry an infant through with you, only once they start walking they need to go through themselves and you follow.

[ezymay]

At Sydney recently Virgin let us keep our stroller right up until boarding then they put it on the plane!! It was such a relief pity the other end in Adelaide Qantas didn't grr!! I found I had no help from Qantas staff when I was traveling alone with 7 month old dd. I think virgin are becoming the airline lots of families use because of cost and they are becoming understanding of travelling with kids.
With the loo I just held it lol!!

[megs]

I have recently travelled with my 16 month old to Darwin on my own. He is walking but travelling back he was very unwell.

I also had my Bubba Moe and had him on my hip in this, I did have to remove him from the sling to go through the scanners.

Another tip I have is to take a pillow on board, you can use the pillow to stuff things into I had warmer clothes to put on him as we were flying from Darwin bloody hot, to freezing Vic. It also comes in handy for when they sleep I managed to lean DS against the window on the pillow and have him on my knee and he was very comfy. I was on a full flight so didn't have a spare seat next to me.

Good luck and you will be fine.

Oh and re the toilet Tullamarine has nice Disabled/Family toilets that had a seat there but I guess you just find a way. I did purposley limit my fluid intake prior to flying to try and minimise chance of needing to go to the loo.

[Taurean]

That is VERY unusual. They are supposed to ask you to remove the baby from the sling because the slings need to be x-rayed, similar to why they ask you to remove the laptop from the bag.

You can carry an infant through with you, only once they start walking they need to go through themselves and you follow.

6 flights so far and haven't had to remove her. Not sure whether the security staff could see by looking at the slings that they were all material based.

[~Serenity~]

Haven't read all posts but I would buy a cheap little stroller to take with you and take in your stuff on the plane

[Taurean]

I've been on 10 flights this year and had to take him out 7-8 times. Always a win when someone sensible says he can stay in,
Same for on the planes. I have actually had to take him out on the whole flight due to policy, only got away with keeping him in twice. Its impossible to sleep without them in a sling or carrier as they could roll off your lap when you fall asleep....so if you want to use a carrier on the flight try to be discreet, one friend takes a blanket and covers up. Common sense and argument don't work. I've had both a Jetstar and Qantas hostie offer to get me the policy manual stating that carriers are not to be used on board due to safety reasons....I declined their offer. Seeing it in black and white would not make it any more sensible. Apparently a small lap belt which the baby easily slips out of is safer than a carrier...and the latest from flights this weekend...the carrier will make it harder to get off the plane in case of emergency....yeah right...that only makes sense if you expect me to leave my baby with my belongings in the case of emergency....as you can tell this makes my blood boil. A red eye this weekend, no carrier allowed, and I worked out why its called red eye!

Totally agree! Most carriers are much safer than those stupid belts, especially if you wear the infant belt as well!!

I haven't had any grief wearing the slings on the flight, I've just had to remove DD for takeoff and landing (except the couple of times where we had lovely hosties) because of their carrier rule. I didn't think for a minute that I wouldn't be allowed to wear DD so as soon as the seatbelt sign was off, I popped her in!