Has anyone been abroad with a toddler or baby?

We went with our son first time when he was 9 months and he was brilliant! It was much easier than I anticipated, he slept the whole way back as it was a late flight and slept some of the way going. We had some really great people around us as well who were lovely with him. Don’t stress, it will be fine 😊 xx

We went when our boy was 15month to Cyprus but it was great! He ate constantly the whole way there and slept the whole way back. Not exactly a relaxing holiday but was amazing xx

We went to Jamaica and to Sri Lanka with our then 1.5/ 2 year old. And he’s also often been to Netherlands by plane but that’s super short. It was both absolutely fine and we had the best time on both holidays. We did road trips in both countries and our LO loved it. Perhaps book a night/ evening flight so your LO sleeps? This year we’ve planned three holidays abroad too with our 3 year old and newborn. I love taking them to new places and they adapt really well.

We’ve flown a few times with my Sept baby, 14 months on a 12 hour flight to South Africa and then two shorter flights to Europe at around 20 months. We had a lovely time. South Africa was for family so slightly different but we still had a wonderful time in Europe. She napped on the way or we’d go back to the hotel to let her nap. We didn’t have late nights so she could sleep when needed, or not more than an hour or two late, but this didn’t bother us as we had very busy days! We found it best when she sat by a window on the flight and I made sure she drank something on lift off and landing for her ears

Took my toddler when she was about 16 months old and again at 18 months - she was fine on 3/4 flights and a total nightmare on 1… but once there had a great time! Was worth it x

Our first hols with our son was 7m, def easier the younger and less mobile they are. He slept on plane. Its a huge white noise for them. When awake he was happy to play with the menu card and say hello to people sitting behind. We've since been a number of times including Thailand last year, again was all fine. Off to Bali this week for 3 weeks cannot wait. Love showing my LB the world and creating lasting memories.

We took our first away when he was 8 months and it was a fab holiday. We had an early morning flight which meant he was up in the night and was then tired for the plane so he just slept and fed. But it was only a 2.5 hour flight to Ibiza so really straightforward. We’ve been away probably about 6 times with him including a 4 hour flight to turkey and it was the same again, early flight so we were up in the night so he just slept and ate and played a bit x

The younger they are the easier it is. If you lo can walk when held then trips up and down the plane help to burn energy. As do snack and a few games. Re the 3.5 yo, colours, snacks, stickers and new toys will help but they should be old enough to be ok.

I always like to do an early morning flight as you have to get them up super early, when little (we took him at 6m) he fed to sleep on both journeys was super easy. Got harder as he got older and more mobile. We're going in June so he'll now have his own seat so I'm hoping he'll enjoy that - take lots of snacks and little activities for them!! We're also going to have my LG who will be 6 months, so hoping she's an angel like her brother at that age 🤞🏼🥲