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- Feb 15, 2003
It is always best to keep them in a carseat and just try to keep them entertained there. The tray table usually fits them almost perfectly (depending on the carseat style) and so I try to bring some unexpected things for my little ones to do on the table. The best that I have found are Play-doh (bring a few small plastic cookie cutters--no plastic knives or scissors), stickers and a book to put them in (most may end up on you, them and the seat though), the Crayola Color Wonder Markers, and paint with water books (ask the FA for a cup with a small amount of water. Even at 2 my little ones were used to the idea that they had to stay in the carseat while in a moving vehicle (I told them the plane was no different) and they really liked having fun stuff to do. I also always have a good stash of snacks and juice boxes for when they get a little restless. I keep everything hidden and just pull out one thing at a time as needed. Try just looking through Walmart or Toys R Us for interesting small items. Before our last trip I found a cute small Dora backpack with a bunch of the "Colorforms" stickers in it that my DD really enjoyed.
Even if you are not buying a seat for your little one you should be able to pull the tray table down while he/she is in your lap and keep them occupied.
As for standing or walking in the aisle, when we flew in March we were told to stay in our seats at all times unless going to the bathroom. We were not even allowed to wait by the bathroom if it was occupied--we had to stay in our seats and watch for the "occupied" light to go off. I don't know if it is the same on all airlines of if regulations may have lightened up by now.
Whe have experienced turbulance several times while flying (and we don't fly often) and I was really glad that my kids were strapped in.
Even if you are not buying a seat for your little one you should be able to pull the tray table down while he/she is in your lap and keep them occupied.
As for standing or walking in the aisle, when we flew in March we were told to stay in our seats at all times unless going to the bathroom. We were not even allowed to wait by the bathroom if it was occupied--we had to stay in our seats and watch for the "occupied" light to go off. I don't know if it is the same on all airlines of if regulations may have lightened up by now.
Whe have experienced turbulance several times while flying (and we don't fly often) and I was really glad that my kids were strapped in.