Flying with a young two year old - masks?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. "Crickets," ha, I did something else for 45 minutes! Sheesh!

There are a few posts that people are assuming are me, they are not - all the posts from me are explicitly labeled as such.

I didn't not come here for validation, I wanted to know how the regulations translate to real life for two year olds. For those of you who have kids around this age and have provided info on your experience and advice on how you handle things, thank you! That's been really helpful. If any other such folks want to weigh in, I'm really interested in your experience and what worked/didn't work.

Interesting that none of the real sticklers have actually flown with two year olds, militantly having them sip drinks under their masks with their perfectly fitting N95s worn correctly 100% of time. They just see a rule and they are here. for. it. Black and white, no grey at all!! REGULATIONS! Glad to see you never had a drink at age 20 and I'm sure you're carefully reading the emergency instructions in the seat back pocket during every flight. You must have fun driving on the beltway at 55 MPH. 56 is against the LAW! Hahaha.

Anyway, thanks again for the real life stories - keep em coming, and everyone else, keep it up, you're entertaining me on a tough day.

Anyway you want to justify your immorality to make you feel better. Disheartening to know there are parents like yourself out there. You chose to pick the flight that you don’t want to follow the rules when it comes to how your actions affects others. I have children and would not put them on a flight that they cannot handle. I did not drink at age 20 and it’s not a regulation to read the safety instructions. Deflecting much? I have done immoral things, but I would not make excuses and justify my wrongs. You however are, and you are absolutely looking for validation. If you are so right in your decision, then why are going about it underhandedly? You argue with me, if you are so right, why are looking to lie about his age to flight crew before boarding? Are you’ going to accuse flight crew of past wrong doings also to make it ok for you to not have to follow regulation? You know very well you are wrong. Keep trying to say others do things wrong, therefore, you can. At least most would say I know I shouldn’t, but not you. You point blame.

Oh look, to go against Government makes you immoral. Good to know separate but equal, women not having the right to vote, and the Vietnam War were on your list of “Very Moral Things Because the Government Said So.”

Thank you for outing yourself as someone not to take seriously AT ALL.

Dishonesty is in fact immoral. Your desperate attempt at those examples you gave are provocations and not at all a comparison to your dishonesty. I do feel badly for you as you need some guidance in finding some principles. It’s not so much your deceitfulness, but what’s more concerning is you justifying it as right and narcist attitude. I feel sorry for your child.

lol wtf who is being dishonest? you’re just making stuff up at this point. you don’t need to feel sorry for my childREN - I don’t teach them that their morality comes from government compliance and I actually give them critical thinking skills. but you have fun with your sheep! I mean…kids.

We already know you don’t teach them morality. I bet you will prep him to lie down and keep quiet while you sheepishly hide him like a fool.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have twin 2 year olds. One flat out refuses to keep his mask on. The other will rip it off when he sees his brother take his off.

We can't fly right now and accept that any vacations need to be within driving distance.

I personally disagree with masking 2 year olds (think it should be 3 or 4), but the rules are the rules.

Agree, she doesn’t have to fly with a two year old and I would not have done so if I had a problem with it. This rule isn’t anything new.

OP seemingly doesn’t want regulation of masks. Topic really has nothing to do with her two year old not being able to wear one-he is her prop in this. She has stated consistently in this thread that she is not in favor of following rules and government regulations (albeit for public safety). Seemingly a thread she created to provoke.

With saying again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have twin 2 year olds. One flat out refuses to keep his mask on. The other will rip it off when he sees his brother take his off.

We can't fly right now and accept that any vacations need to be within driving distance.

I personally disagree with masking 2 year olds (think it should be 3 or 4), but the rules are the rules.

Agree, she doesn’t have to fly with a two year old and I would not have done so if I had a problem with it. This rule isn’t anything new.

OP seemingly doesn’t want regulation of masks. Topic really has nothing to do with her two year old not being able to wear one-he is her prop in this. She has stated consistently in this thread that she is not in favor of following rules and government regulations (albeit for public safety). Seemingly a thread she created to provoke.

With saying again!

*Worth
Darn auto correct

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son turned two in January and in a couple weeks, we are flying (his first flight!)

Anyone fly recently with a kid this age? How strict are they about masks? We have a little cloth mask for him, and he likes wearing it generally, but it's only be 30 mins at a time to go into stores, maybe 3 times? So he's very new at this. He's not in daycare, so he's never had to wear it very long. The flight is about two hours, and we are honestly hoping he sleeps (it's right during nap time) but I don't think he'll sleep with the mask on.

We filled in his birthdate when we bought the tickets so the flight attendants theoretically know that he's over age two. Not sure if my best bet is to just not even try, and if asked say he's not two yet, so everyone can save face, or if we should try the mask but not worry to much about it unless the flight attendants insist, or if we should attempt to be really strict about it (which probably means an overtired, cranky kid).

I can't imagine this rinky dink cloth mask that is under his nose half the time is doing much anyway... I mean, his nose is like a centimeter from his eyes, it's really hard to keep positioned correctly, and we're new at this.

Incredibly strict. They know his age from the flight info and will expect him to wear it as well as an adult (over the nose too). And to sneak food under it to eat, not take it all the way off. Be prepared or delay the trip.

og my gosh get lost. I've flown with young kids all through the pandemic. I don't even mask them at the airport, up to age nine. no one has once said a thing. on flights they barely keep them on, ONE TIME a flight attendant said something about my 9 year old only to realize she was eating and she was embarrassed. with a young 2 you will get a long leash if you look like you are trying and don't go karen on anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. "Crickets," ha, I did something else for 45 minutes! Sheesh!

There are a few posts that people are assuming are me, they are not - all the posts from me are explicitly labeled as such.

I didn't not come here for validation, I wanted to know how the regulations translate to real life for two year olds. For those of you who have kids around this age and have provided info on your experience and advice on how you handle things, thank you! That's been really helpful. If any other such folks want to weigh in, I'm really interested in your experience and what worked/didn't work.

Interesting that none of the real sticklers have actually flown with two year olds, militantly having them sip drinks under their masks with their perfectly fitting N95s worn correctly 100% of time. They just see a rule and they are here. for. it. Black and white, no grey at all!! REGULATIONS! Glad to see you never had a drink at age 20 and I'm sure you're carefully reading the emergency instructions in the seat back pocket during every flight. You must have fun driving on the beltway at 55 MPH. 56 is against the LAW! Hahaha.

Anyway, thanks again for the real life stories - keep em coming, and everyone else, keep it up, you're entertaining me on a tough day.

Anyway you want to justify your immorality to make you feel better. Disheartening to know there are parents like yourself out there. You chose to pick the flight that you don’t want to follow the rules when it comes to how your actions affects others. I have children and would not put them on a flight that they cannot handle. I did not drink at age 20 and it’s not a regulation to read the safety instructions. Deflecting much? I have done immoral things, but I would not make excuses and justify my wrongs. You however are, and you are absolutely looking for validation. If you are so right in your decision, then why are going about it underhandedly? You argue with me, if you are so right, why are looking to lie about his age to flight crew before boarding? Are you’ going to accuse flight crew of past wrong doings also to make it ok for you to not have to follow regulation? You know very well you are wrong. Keep trying to say others do things wrong, therefore, you can. At least most would say I know I shouldn’t, but not you. You point blame.

Oh look, to go against Government makes you immoral. Good to know separate but equal, women not having the right to vote, and the Vietnam War were on your list of “Very Moral Things Because the Government Said So.”

Thank you for outing yourself as someone not to take seriously AT ALL.

Dishonesty is in fact immoral. Your desperate attempt at those examples you gave are provocations and not at all a comparison to your dishonesty. I do feel badly for you as you need some guidance in finding some principles. It’s not so much your deceitfulness, but what’s more concerning is you justifying it as right and narcist attitude. I feel sorry for your child.

lol wtf who is being dishonest? you’re just making stuff up at this point. you don’t need to feel sorry for my childREN - I don’t teach them that their morality comes from government compliance and I actually give them critical thinking skills. but you have fun with your sheep! I mean…kids.

We already know you don’t teach them morality. I bet you will prep him to lie down and keep quiet while you sheepishly hide him like a fool.

All the while she is teaching her children those critical thinking skills that stem from hiding them from govt compliance.

[Anonymous]

Omg the crazy on this thread. Reminds me of how annoying the Bernie Bros were (a lot of you probably are Bernie Bros, aren't you - or worse, Bernie "NLOG" Bro-ettes). So what, if OP's kid were in fact 23 months and not 25 months at the time of flight you all wouldn't be worried at all about no mask? But somehow between those two months there's some massive shift?

It is ridiculous that this country alone expects under 5s to wear masks so a bunch of 30-40 something adult whiners with control complexes and anger management issues can feel good about themselves. Not a single one of you shrieking about how OP has "no moral compass" or "regulation" should be flying anywhere anyway; indeed, you people shouldn't be let out in public at all. You're all just the lefty version of the OANN crowd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son turned two in January and in a couple weeks, we are flying (his first flight!)

Anyone fly recently with a kid this age? How strict are they about masks? We have a little cloth mask for him, and he likes wearing it generally, but it's only be 30 mins at a time to go into stores, maybe 3 times? So he's very new at this. He's not in daycare, so he's never had to wear it very long. The flight is about two hours, and we are honestly hoping he sleeps (it's right during nap time) but I don't think he'll sleep with the mask on.

We filled in his birthdate when we bought the tickets so the flight attendants theoretically know that he's over age two. Not sure if my best bet is to just not even try, and if asked say he's not two yet, so everyone can save face, or if we should try the mask but not worry to much about it unless the flight attendants insist, or if we should attempt to be really strict about it (which probably means an overtired, cranky kid).

I can't imagine this rinky dink cloth mask that is under his nose half the time is doing much anyway... I mean, his nose is like a centimeter from his eyes, it's really hard to keep positioned correctly, and we're new at this.

Incredibly strict. They know his age from the flight info and will expect him to wear it as well as an adult (over the nose too). And to sneak food under it to eat, not take it all the way off. Be prepared or delay the trip.

og my gosh get lost. I've flown with young kids all through the pandemic. I don't even mask them at the airport, up to age nine. no one has once said a thing. on flights they barely keep them on, ONE TIME a flight attendant said something about my 9 year old only to realize she was eating and she was embarrassed. with a young 2 you will get a long leash if you look like you are trying and don't go karen on anyone.

Duly noted, rules don’t apply to you or your up to 9 year old. Otherwise, you will be embarrassed.
Btw, no one saying a thing doesn’t mean you are correct. “Karen!” How original?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg the crazy on this thread. Reminds me of how annoying the Bernie Bros were (a lot of you probably are Bernie Bros, aren't you - or worse, Bernie "NLOG" Bro-ettes). So what, if OP's kid were in fact 23 months and not 25 months at the time of flight you all wouldn't be worried at all about no mask? But somehow between those two months there's some massive shift?

It is ridiculous that this country alone expects under 5s to wear masks so a bunch of 30-40 something adult whiners with control complexes and anger management issues can feel good about themselves. Not a single one of you shrieking about how OP has "no moral compass" or "regulation" should be flying anywhere anyway; indeed, you people shouldn't be let out in public at all. You're all just the lefty version of the OANN crowd.

Such a glib response regarding the difference in age. Why is she planning on hiding her kid in an airplane? Btw, I am not politically left by no means.

[Anonymous]

OP here - just wanted to note (again!) that there are a lot of posts that people are assuming are from me that are NOT. I've identified myself explicitly as the OP on all posts AND replies on this thread. None of the morality argument posts are mine, for example.

Appreciate the helpful responses from those who have been there! Playdoh is one I hadn't thought of!

Anyone else had luck getting their 2 year old to nap on a flight? Do you try with the mask or just leave it off? I'm really hoping he'll sleep but have no idea if he'll sleep with a mask on.

(Oh, and for those who think I'm some virulent anti-masker, I'm pretty pro mask and happily wear mine whenever I'm out and about)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - just wanted to note (again!) that there are a lot of posts that people are assuming are from me that are NOT. I've identified myself explicitly as the OP on all posts AND replies on this thread. None of the morality argument posts are mine, for example.

Appreciate the helpful responses from those who have been there! Playdoh is one I hadn't thought of!

Anyone else had luck getting their 2 year old to nap on a flight? Do you try with the mask or just leave it off? I'm really hoping he'll sleep but have no idea if he'll sleep with a mask on.

(Oh, and for those who think I'm some virulent anti-masker, I'm pretty pro mask and happily wear mine whenever I'm out and about)

What was the “not looking for validation” thing?

[Anonymous]

Simple enough, this is not at all complicated presuming poster is not being forced to fly.

1-Don’t lie
2-Don’t purchase ticket to fly, then b@tch about it after the fact. It would be like me bit£hing about my child’s uniform requirement at school that I knew about beforehand after I pay tuition.

[Anonymous]

Sorry you're getting all these crazy responses OP. Of course it's stressful to plane a plane trip with a toddler in this environment. I think you'll be fine. Remember that most people flying/working in aviation are real people who don't spend their weekdays angry posting on DCUM. The vast majority of people you encounter will be impressed/horrified if your child IS wearing a mask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry you're getting all these crazy responses OP. Of course it's stressful to plane a plane trip with a toddler in this environment. I think you'll be fine. Remember that most people flying/working in aviation are real people who don't spend their weekdays angry posting on DCUM. The vast majority of people you encounter will be impressed/horrified if your child IS wearing a mask.

Pot calling the kettle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry you're getting all these crazy responses OP. Of course it's stressful to plane a plane trip with a toddler in this environment. I think you'll be fine. Remember that most people flying/working in aviation are real people who don't spend their weekdays angry posting on DCUM. The vast majority of people you encounter will be impressed/horrified if your child IS wearing a mask.[/quote


Yes, the planning is stressful with a toddler when you have to deceive and lie about something you were aware of beforehand. Great of you to condone bad behavior. How about plan a car ride to someplace closer, never occurred to you either?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry you're getting all these crazy responses OP. Of course it's stressful to plane a plane trip with a toddler in this environment. I think you'll be fine. Remember that most people flying/working in aviation are real people who don't spend their weekdays angry posting on DCUM. The vast majority of people you encounter will be impressed/horrified if your child IS wearing a mask.

Pot calling the kettle.

How many days of the week do you spend writing posts like this?