Children And Long Haul Flights!
Feb 20th 2006, 4:44 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by britvic
Just asking, dose anyone know of something simmerla to Calpol from back home, because I'v got a feeling might need something to slow the little man down 
Wonder if BA would still be making big profits if the did an adult only flight for those people that don't like kids making any noise.
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Feb 20th 2006, 4:45 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
Two points
1.I'm bloody glad I've never come across your miserable face and helpful attitude when I've been flying with my kids
2.The wife and little one will be travelling "up front" when they go back to the UK in March. His ticket was a few dollars short of full price - are you suggesting he shouldn't be allowed up there ?
1.I'm bloody glad I've never come across your miserable face and helpful attitude when I've been flying with my kids
2.The wife and little one will be travelling "up front" when they go back to the UK in March. His ticket was a few dollars short of full price - are you suggesting he shouldn't be allowed up there ?
Feb 20th 2006, 4:45 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by nethead
I think Benadryl is supposed to work, but not sure of the age range it's for. Think I'll drug mine next time I have to fly with them.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:47 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
I'm sorry how can you justify giving drugs to your kids when they are not ill ? Disgraceful
Feb 20th 2006, 4:48 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
I'm sorry how can you justify giving drugs to your kids when they are not ill ? Disgraceful
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Feb 20th 2006, 4:48 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
oh tks for the compliment...have a nice flight
Feb 20th 2006, 4:48 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by nethead
I was joking.
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Feb 20th 2006, 4:49 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Ray
Oh!! shut up ..and get to work ...
Feb 20th 2006, 4:49 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Derbys12
Hey people just a quick question for anyone,has Anyone had experience of a Long Haul flight to the states with young children?, ie. children under 3?.
I am going to Michigan for a visit soon Single parent got twins of 2 1/2 and another boy of 7.
Do u think i should just visit with my eldest?..... or it it just plane madness one parent and 3 kids on the plane?.........
Or would the airline offer plenty of help?.........
Any Help and Advice Very much appreciated!!!!.... Thanks folks..
I am going to Michigan for a visit soon Single parent got twins of 2 1/2 and another boy of 7.
Do u think i should just visit with my eldest?..... or it it just plane madness one parent and 3 kids on the plane?.........
Or would the airline offer plenty of help?.........
Any Help and Advice Very much appreciated!!!!.... Thanks folks..
.......my advice would be to go to boots and buy some phenigan(think thats how it is spelt)...it is for travel sickness...but it knocks the little bleeders out cold.....try it...it could be fine...or it could be your worse nightmare....the only way to find out is to go 
Feb 20th 2006, 4:55 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by emmals
It depends on the child really.....my son flew 4 times to the states before he was 3 and behaved impecably....the only time he was ever good was on a plane....my 2 year old daughter who is an angel was a swine last year when we went to the US...infact we very nearly didn't get on the plane.....guess what we aint doing a long haul flight this year .......my advice would be to go to boots and buy some phenigan(think thats how it is spelt)...it is for travel sickness...but it knocks the little bleeders out cold.....try it...it could be fine...or it could be your worse nightmare....the only way to find out is to go
.......my advice would be to go to boots and buy some phenigan(think thats how it is spelt)...it is for travel sickness...but it knocks the little bleeders out cold.....try it...it could be fine...or it could be your worse nightmare....the only way to find out is to go
Feb 20th 2006, 4:55 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
Presidents day and Im here to irritate you all day
Feb 20th 2006, 4:56 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by ironporer
My Grandma swore that a little vodka with the baby's juice was the perfect travel companion.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:56 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
have to say that's the comments i've heard from lots of passengers. unless one is booked on a bucket and spade flight lots of ba pax have work to go to when they reach their final destination...last thing they want is other people's kids screaming down their ear hole... that's part of the reason they travel up front to escape.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:57 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by ironporer
My Grandma swore that a little vodka with the baby's juice was the perfect travel companion.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:57 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Ray
Joycee just get the afternoon off ... hopefully she will go shopping ...alone ...
