Still on the topic of travelling with young kids – I’m wondering how many of you have ever sedated your young ‘uns for a flight, and what kind of experience you had. Would you sedate again; why or why not?
Alison is a pretty good traveller, so we haven’t felt the need to whip out the cough syrup. I’ve a friend who sedated her son for his first flight, and he was so grouchy when he woke up that he made everyone else miserable too. She chose not to sedate him on the return flight…and he was fine.
Actually, sedation is …read more

I was fortunate to have a good first experience flying with Alison. It was an 8-hour flight to Melbourne, and she slept for the better part of it in the bassinet. Not all parents are equally lucky, though. I’ve seen some pace the aisles for hours, trying unsuccessfully to lull their squalling kids into some semblance of calm while other passengers give them dirty looks.
The I’m A Good Little Traveler! DVD Toolkit Series: Shae by Air is a handy thing to have if you’re dipping a toe into flying with toddlers aged 2 to 6. They’ll learn how to behave …read more