we have flown a lot with our bub. I recommend;

-when checking in ask them if you can take the pram to the gate, saves a lot of hassle and your arms and back.

- pack a dummy or bottle for take off and landing

-pack a small pillow or soft toy so you can rest your arm/their head on when they fall asleep.

-pack a blanket, the planes are freezing

-I always gave her a little gripe water to settle the gas that builds up in their bellies when they fly.

-allow enough bottles,food,nappies,formula etc for any delays. there usually is.

-pack a change of clothes for both of you in your carry on.

-stay calm in all circumstances. they sense your tension.

The turbulence is now my best friend as it puts our bub to sleep straight away. use to scare the hell out of me. makes flying a lot easier :)

I agree with getting on first also. Saves that line up when you go last. First on, last off.

Thankyou all so much :)

We've done 6 flights (mostly long haul) with our bub who is now 8 months old - feeding (or a dummy) on take off and landing was the best advice we were given. The only time we had a problem with him being in pain was the flight where he slept through take off so wasn't feeding. Other than that, bring a toy or comforter that they are familiar with.

Are you flying far?

Go at night so he sleeps.

Is bubs drinking any water yet? I found a sippy cup to be my lifesaver! Boob didn't work as she was a quick feeder, so I found offering her the cup meant she was sucking on something and kept her busy for a little while too :)

Re pp asking if you can be last on, I actually prefer being first on so you can stash everything directly above your seat (rather than taking the leftover space from someone else's carry on). Just something to think about :)

My cousin took her baby girl on a plane at 4 months, she just nursed her for take off and landing, I'd try the same. Otherwise ask the attendants if they have any snacks so bubs can nibble on and keep ears popped.

Yes take his birth certificate. Qantas I never had a problem but virgin almost didn't let me fly without dds birth certificate. Just give boob on take off and landing. Still at 9 months the sound of the engines put dd to sleep after take off. Good luck and don't stress! Just remember boob on take off and landing (and anytime they become unsettled) xx

Nurse during take off and landing, the sucking will help the ears.

Do I need to take his birth cert with me ?

Thanks hun I will defiantly ask them :) he won't take a dummy though or a bottle I've tried

My ds was 2 weeks old when we flew, he slept the whole time

Just take a dummy for them to suck on for ear popping

Also talk to the flight attendants and boarding crew so you can be last on first off