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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It seems counter-intuitive, but see if you can board last. [/b]I know you have the car seat to set up, etc, so you may not be able to, but in my experience, the waiting for everyone to board is one of the worst parts. Mainly because there's not a ton to see out the window and the anticipation builds. Lately it's felt like boarding + waiting to take off takes forever.

See if the gate agent will let one of you on with the car seat to set up while the other parent walks DS around the terminal a bit more. I don't know if they'll let you, but it's worth it to ask.

Also, for finger foods, I loved those freeze-dried yogurt drops when DS was that age. I could dole them out one at a time, they weren't messy or very sticky and since they dissolve, they're not a choking hazard.

You've flown before so you may already know/do this, but it took me a few flights to realize that gallon ziploc bags are a LIFESAVER. I sorted everything into ziploc bags and THEN put them in the diaper bag. That way if I needed a new toy, it was easy to grab the ziploc full of toys rather than dig through compartments or the whole diaper bag. Snacks, change of clothes, diapers, books, everything goes into a ziploc. Then if you have to bundle up dirty clothes, you have something to contain the yuck too.

DS discovered Hot Wheels cars about that age too. He loved spinning the wheels, watching me 'drive' them on the seat tray, etc. Small cars and trucks are perfect plane toys. DS is 5 now and I still buy him 1-2 new vehicles for plane trips![/quote]

10:04 again.  Forgot to say this tip.  I 100 percent agree.  We would have DH board at the normal time and he set up the car seat and got all of our stuff arranged.  I waited with baby and was the dead last person to get on the plane to minimize time just sitting in the seat.  By the way, the expressions on people's faces as you walk down the aisle of a full plane with that baby are pretty hilarious.  It's about 30% of the people just ignoring you, 30% smiles and coos (from women, mostly...sorry men) and 40% stares of horror with the practically visible thought bubble of...please don't let that lady and her baby be sitting anywhere near me.  [/quote]

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