Did I say anywhere in my post that you shouldnt comment?
I actually said you should just ignore it.
And I think you'll find that at the end of my post I agreed with you.
I have kids and I'm pretty good at ignoring but combined with the lack of sleep (for myself) and the cramped conditions by the end of the flight that was easier said than done!
Flights between america and england are often the worst for having a screaming baby near you. I went around the world this year (12 flights) and 11 flights were fine but on the one between here and the usa i had a screaming kid infront, behind and on the left of me
I'm not a great fan of screaming babies either, but I have to say, I am 26, and when a travelling on a plane and its startes its descent I am in absolute agony! It honestly feels like my head is going to explode, so I can imagine it must be even more horrendous for babies. Like someone else said, I think I am going to avoid travelling as much as possible once I have kids!
If it's awful for surrounding people, it's a zillion times worse for the parents. Honestly - your baby's cries are genetically engineered to make you sweat so that you DO something to stop it. Hence me whipping out my mummy milkies at the first whimper....
Travelling with babies is fine so long as you realise that it's going to be a long haul - even if you're nipping down the road for a bag of sugar. Parenthood is tough. End of. (But lovely!)
Ive noticed that babies and young children start to cry and scream when the plane comes into land. I suppose its because their ears are hurting. Not a lot you can do about it though, I'd imagine the poor parents felt embarrased and frustrated themselves.
Cant you get medicine that helps babies and children sleep on the plane? Its some kind of sedative available on prescription.
Yes. It's called gin. You don't need a prescription, all off-licences sell it.
Its impossible to ignore a screaming baby though. Its annoying, especially when you are trying to relax or sleep.
Unfortunatly many parents seem to think the world revolves around them and their children these days. A young baby should not be on a long haul flight? Why on earth would anyone take a five month old baby to LA?
My OH and his ex-wife had to bring a 12 week baby back from Hong Kong once. But that was because she had been born there and it wasn't really very practical to leave her behind when they came home!!!
One never can tell what circumstances might be entailed when people travel with very young children!!
I once travelled with a client on Lufthansa. A woman in front of us had a baby and proceeded to breast feed it. A moment later the baby's face appeared between the headrests, it belched and projectile vomited over my client, all down his shirt, tie and jacket. The whole plane stank. The mother ignored it entirely and the stewardess simply said KoojyKoojyKoo or whatever Germans say to babies! My client was well and truly pi**ed off and I was in hysterics and trying not to show it.
I once travelled with a client on Lufthansa. A woman in front of us had a baby and proceeded to breast feed it. A moment later the baby's face appeared between the headrests, it belched and projectile vomited over my client, all down his shirt, tie and jacket. The whole plane stank. The mother ignored it entirely and the stewardess simply said KoojyKoojyKoo or whatever Germans say to babies! My client was well and truly pi**ed off and I was in hysterics and trying not to show it.
I think airlines should have designated long haul flights where babies are allowed. All other long haul flights babies are not allowed. This way people without kids have a choice. People with kids can travel on a flight, and not be guilty if the baby acts up, as that particular flight allows babies. Problem solved.
Personally, I'd prefer all children up to the age of 7 not be allowed on flights over 5 hours. But look at teenagers, most of them just watch the film or listen to music. They are setting a prime example for once!
I think airlines should have designated long haul flights where babies are allowed. All other long haul flights babies are not allowed. This way people without kids have a choice. People with kids can travel on a flight, and not be guilty if the baby acts up, as that particular flight allows babies. Problem solved.
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take their kids in business class on long-haul flights.
Personally, I'd prefer all children up to the age of 7 not be allowed on flights over 5 hours. But look at teenagers, most of them just watch the film or listen to music. They are setting a prime example for once!
Have to concur.
The worst are noisy toddlers just learing to talk.
I once sat opposite a (I'm guessing) 2 year-old on a 90 minute flight to Germany, and it was ...
The mother just smiled adoringly at it and cooed occasionally - made no attempt to shut it up.
Nobody (myself included) said anything, probably out of not wanting to be seen as "intolerant" by their fellow passengers.
It nearly drove me insane (and I doubt that I was only one).
Had it been a long haul flight, I'd have probably been tempted to open the emergency exit and take my chances with the -55°C cold outside and the 30,000-foot plummet to earth - it was that bad.
As it was, I just took what meager refuge was available behind my newspaper and counted the minutes to touchdown.
Personally, I'd prefer all children up to the age of 7 not be allowed on flights over 5 hours. But look at teenagers, most of them just watch the film or listen to music. They are setting a prime example for once!
Our worst flight was 13 hours London to Cape Town.
A group of 13 year old schoolboys on a football trip!
It was a nighmare. They continually kicked the backs of passenger's seats and pestered the cabin crew with constant demands for extra pillows, blankets etc. Their teachers were quite a few rows behind them enjoying watching films and having a few alcoholic beverages :mad:
I was so stressed out I could've rung their bliddy necks!
The mother just smiled adoringly at it and cooed occasionally - made no attempt to shut it up.
Nobody (myself included) said anything, probably out of not wanting to be seen as "intolerant" by their fellow passengers.
It nearly drove me insane (and I doubt that I was only one).
Had it been a long haul flight, I'd have probably been tempted to open the emergency exit and take my chances with the -55°C cold outside and the 30,000-foot plummet to earth - it was that bad.
As it was, I just took what meager refuge was available behind my newspaper and counted the minutes to touchdown.
- Eric
I feel your pain. I had seven hours of the toddler next to me talking non-stop. I just turned up my mp3 player.
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its almost as heated a debate as breast or bottle, or cloth or disposable....
Not.
I have kids and I'm pretty good at ignoring but combined with the lack of sleep (for myself) and the cramped conditions by the end of the flight that was easier said than done!
That's a very large child...
If it's awful for surrounding people, it's a zillion times worse for the parents. Honestly - your baby's cries are genetically engineered to make you sweat so that you DO something to stop it. Hence me whipping out my mummy milkies at the first whimper....
Travelling with babies is fine so long as you realise that it's going to be a long haul - even if you're nipping down the road for a bag of sugar. Parenthood is tough. End of. (But lovely!)
I thank ye - I didn't realise you were Scottish
Yes. It's called gin. You don't need a prescription, all off-licences sell it.
A shot of brandy from the drinks trolley also does the trick.
Great minds think the same!
My OH and his ex-wife had to bring a 12 week baby back from Hong Kong once. But that was because she had been born there and it wasn't really very practical to leave her behind when they came home!!!
One never can tell what circumstances might be entailed when people travel with very young children!!
*giggle*
He or she is a baby not an it!!!!
or fools never differ
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take their kids in business class on long-haul flights.
or book on easyjet/ryanair
Have to concur.
The worst are noisy toddlers just learing to talk.
I once sat opposite a (I'm guessing) 2 year-old on a 90 minute flight to Germany, and it was ...
"dada-dada-gada-gada - hahahahahaha - dada-dada-gada-gada - hahahahahaha"
.... at high volume the whole way.
The mother just smiled adoringly at it and cooed occasionally - made no attempt to shut it up.
Nobody (myself included) said anything, probably out of not wanting to be seen as "intolerant" by their fellow passengers.
It nearly drove me insane (and I doubt that I was only one).
Had it been a long haul flight, I'd have probably been tempted to open the emergency exit and take my chances with the -55°C cold outside and the 30,000-foot plummet to earth - it was that bad.
As it was, I just took what meager refuge was available behind my newspaper and counted the minutes to touchdown.
- Eric
I didn't get that close to he/she/it - thank goodness!:D
Don't know why but that really tickled me.
If a baby was on a long haul flight I was on, I rather it was in business class. At least I would get some peace and quite.
Our worst flight was 13 hours London to Cape Town.
A group of 13 year old schoolboys on a football trip!
It was a nighmare. They continually kicked the backs of passenger's seats and pestered the cabin crew with constant demands for extra pillows, blankets etc. Their teachers were quite a few rows behind them enjoying watching films and having a few alcoholic beverages :mad:
I was so stressed out I could've rung their bliddy necks!
I feel your pain. I had seven hours of the toddler next to me talking non-stop. I just turned up my mp3 player.