How can I keep my toddler entertained on a long flight?

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Koko

Years ago when we traveled overseas with our young daughter we had for her a small tape recorder and book tapes that, at that time, you could only get in a book store. She loved to be read to and later loved to read so these taped stories would keep her occupied for hour and hours. I even use to bring it along when I shopped with her and she would just either sit in the shopping cart or under a clothing rack and listen away. Now they have so many kid tapes that you could get a large selection and the recorders are small and have head sets. Also remember most over seas flights fly at night so a lot of the time will be spent sleeping.

tateronmycouch

Lots of toys and lots of snacks (healthy ones, of course). Also, if you have a portable DVD player (or can borrow one), then you could get some favorite cartoons on DVD.
In any other situation, I'd disagree with feeding and watching TV as a way to distract a toddler, but in a situation such as a 16 hour trip, I'd give my whole-hearted blessing to this as a way to keep them busy. Toddlers aren't patient beings by nature and sitting for such a long time with nothing to do can be torture for both you and the child. Do whatever it takes for the happiness of your child, your sanity, and the comfort of your fellow passengers.
Have a great trip!

samdrian

bring their favorite toys and music

jannc2006

DVD player and a movie seems to work. Toys. Books. Little Snacks. Prepare them mentally ahead of time about the flight so that they don't get scared. I have a co-worker who bought a simulation plane video (his kids were 3) and this really worked on their first big flight to NY from Texas.They were able to identify parts of the plane, etc so it became fun for them instead of scary.

chill_out

Put him to sleep and let him sleep as long as he wants. Take some chocolates and candies to give him if he gets out of control. And if he has any slective food habits then remember to take his meal with u. He may not like the food on the flight.
Take some small toys which he like to play while sitting.
And if he has some picture books which he likes u can take them with u aswell.
But then lookout for ur luggage

lintagr

A portable dvd with some kids movies will be a good idea, that way he maybe sleep at the fly and keep you quite. Good luck!.

soccerknocker199

crum um and i am answering seriously itll take em out for a while

rlc_60504

Let my first start off by saying you are either nuts or brave for brining a toddler on an international flight. I'm not letting my kids on an airplane until they are 16.

Couple of ideas although I don't think any of these is going to keep you safe throughout the flight. You could get one of those portable DVD players and play a couple of kids movies. I know that they have batteries and I'm not sure what kind of charge they hold, but they aren't going to last you for an international flight. Anybody know if the airplanes have electric outlets? I don't think that they do.

Crayons and coloring books?

Ignoramus

Keeping toddlers entertained in a cramped space without disturbing/distracting fellow pasengers is veryyyyyy difficult, if not impossible.
The best remedy is to give him a mild sedative medicine ( your childs pediatrician should be able to help with suggestions on this).
My elder brother and sis-in-law visits our home country once a year with 2 small kids , and they used this technique before, it is safe and hazzle free.
Just talk to the pediatrician and he will suggest the suitable medicine and dosage to ensure that the kid sleeps through the flight.

rebecca

I'm not sure if this works because I haven't tried it and I don't have kids but when I heard it I thought it was a great idea. At the beginning of the flight, give him something new, like a toy or a coloring book. The newness will keep his attention like new things normally do and hopefully longer. Good luck!

Answerman

Xanex

NYman

Yes
Leave him/her at home.

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