https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:25:21 +0000 Mon, 01 May 2006 21:20:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2279 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42862&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42862 Author: Jennz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 01 May 2006 at 9:20pm

Hi- yeah once they're 2 they have to have their own seats. The only problem with getting snack food at the airport is that Charlotte has really severe food allergies and there isn't alot that she can eat packet wise.

Thanks for all the help guys! ]]> Mon, 01 May 2006 21:20:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42862&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42557&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42557 Author: Kim
Subject: 2279
Posted: 01 May 2006 at 1:01am

We have just flown back to Saudi Arabia with our 5 month old - a wee bit easier than a 2 year old!

Will your daughter get her own seat? If not, when you check in ask if the flight is full and if it isn't see if they can check out the four seats in the middle for you. They did that for us from Auckland - Hong Kong and it was great not having to worry about the person sitting in the same row as you and you can lie her down on two seats so that she can sleep.]]> Mon, 01 May 2006 01:01:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42557&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42557 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42548&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42548 Author: jax
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 10:01pm

Air NZ now has the individual entertainment screens in the back of every seat on long haul flights to the states, and when we flew to Canada via San Francisco they looked to have a pretty good selection of kids stuff and stuff for grown ups - so that might help keep her occupied as well. Also, as far as I'm aware they won't let you leave any food on board during a stop over that isn't prepped by the airline itself (ie: the meals that are already on board), it gets complicated with how customs regulations work, but yeah. You should be able to buy some snack foods when you stop over anyway to make up for what you have to ditch, although I'm not personally a big fan of LA airport. ]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:01:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42548&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42548 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42536&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42536 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 8:58pm

I LOVE Airnz. they have a really good rep for being good with babuies - the worst airlines are the american ones so I've heard. take a change of clothing for yourself....if bubs pukes, you will smell like sick all the way over.]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:58:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42536&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42536 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42476&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42476 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 2:47pm

Also those bottles you get from the supermarket with the straw are good (tommee tippee or something) - cause while they are drinking juice / water etc it has the same effect as lollipops... Arna gives her lollipops back to me on the plane so Im glad I had that!! ]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:47:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42476&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42476 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42471&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42471 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 2:14pm

might be a good idea to have something for Charlotte to suck on (dummy,lollipop) to prevent her ears getting blocked....]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:14:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42471&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42471 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42457&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42457 Author: Jennz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 12:54pm

Air NZ all the way- as far as I know we are only getting off then getting back on the same plane in LA. I'm not sure if they will let me leave any food on there or not. I've hunted all over their site and can't find anything- might have to ring up. We saved over $2k by booking through them even though I have heard other airlines can be better to travel with- they also don't serve peanuts which is positive for us.]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:54:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42457&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42457 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42455&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42455 Author: jax
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 12:46pm

Which airline are you flying with for the international bits?]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:46:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42455&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42455 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42454&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42454 Author: Jennz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 12:44pm

Hehe some great ideas guys thanks!
If anyone has anymore please keep em coming!]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:44:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42454&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42454 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42452&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42452 Author: robyn
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 12:02pm

when we flew with 2 2 year olds recently I went to the $2 shop and got a heap of little toys that didnt matter if I left them on the plane or lost them. I took his suitcase on wheels on the plane as it was small enough for carry on luggage and put everything in there including books, the toys, crayons etc and when he got bored he could pull out another toy. A sticker book is great for keeping them entertained too, i think everyone in the plane got a sticker that day.]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:02:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42452&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42452 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42443&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42443 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2279
Posted: 30 April 2006 at 10:42am

make sure when you pack, write everything down in terms of any medication or food items you might have. saevs time later. also pack those on the top of your bag to save having to ferret through them if they aren't okay. should be able to carry food opn the planes with you, just chuck before you go through customs- whether that is in your stopover place or final destination.

crayons and paper are always good. ]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:42:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42443&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42443 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42412&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42412 Author: jax
Subject: 2279
Posted: 29 April 2006 at 4:48pm

You can usually take what you want on the plane as far as food goes, but yeah, it depends on your destination / stopover as to what you can actually keep or take on the next leg of the trip with you. You should be able to look up Customs websites to tell you that kind of thing I think. I don't really have any suggestions of my own though, sorry ! ]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:48:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42412&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42412 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42397&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42397 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 29 April 2006 at 2:17pm

Chilly bag for food? Only thing I would suggest is ask about what food you can take on the plane as you have a few stops and with the "biosecurity" stuff.. Not sure if that only applies for the country your going into or stopovers too...
Also for her to prepare for the trip ask her to help pack her bag (for the plane) and maybe as becca said add some surprises when she goes to bed or something.
Good Luck and have fun! ]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:17:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42397&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42397 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42341&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42341 Author: daikini
Subject: 2279
Posted: 29 April 2006 at 7:25am

My aunt moved to Saudi Arabia with my cousins when the youngest was around that age. She packed a little backpack for him with some of his favourite small toys and books in it, and a couple of wrapped surprises in the bottom he didn't know about. Anthony got to carry the backpack, and the things inside kept him distracted for most of the trip.]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2006 07:25:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42341&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42341 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2279&PID=42324&title=longhaul-travel-tips#42324 Author: Jennz
Subject: 2279
Posted: 28 April 2006 at 8:58pm

We are going to London in a few weeks and wondered if anyone had any tips for travelling with a 2 year old
We are leaving at 7:30 pm from Wellington, get into Auckland at 8:30pm then leave there at 9:45pm. I think the flight total is 26 hours and we have a 2 hour stopover in LA(from what I hear is pretty much spent waiting in line for darn security checks!) and we get into Heathrow at 11am. Theeeen we have a 4 1/2 hour drive to our final destination.

We have flown domestic with her lots of times but only ever 60-80 minute flights so I don't really know how to cope with sleeps, play etc for that ammount of time. We have a portable DVD player that we can take with lots of Hi 5 DVDs but apart from that I'm stumped on ideas. Aaaand to top it off she has really severe food allergies so can't eat any of the food provided- we have to take all our own for the whole time and she eats at least her weight in food every day

Any tips would be really appreciated!

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