Given that we are all expats here in the UAE,
we ought to visit our hometowns regularly. So that means traveling with babies
and infants on long, tiring and annoying rides. In order to make our flight as
smooth and stress-free as possible here’s a checklist that I came up with -based on my experience in travelling alone with a baby- of what to pack and do:
What to do:
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| My baby enjoying the view. |
Book the front seat: Try to book a seat in the first row, just
behind the business section. Why? More leg room and flexibility in moving
around the plane. On FlyDubai the booking costed 100 Dhs but it was worth the
pay!
If your baby is still a newborn, a bassinet
would help. I personally tried the one on Emirates Airlines, and my baby slept for like one hour in it.
Go Comfy: It’s not a wedding okay, so no need for the high heels and classy
clothes. Just go in comfy sneakers or sandals -whatever you feel comfy in- a sweater
and sports pants maybe.
Relax: It’s important to stay relaxed the whole time. It’s not easy for the
baby to go through the intense change of pressure in the plane; he will cry
while landing and takeoff most probably and even during the flight!
