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[quote=Anonymous]This post brought back my memories from that time. I flew by myself with my 1 1/2 year old son on 2 flights transiting through Miami. The highlight of the trip was him throwing up milk all over his clothes, car seat, etc when I was 1 mile from National Airport! I stayed calm, drove us to the airport parking, and saw that he was fine. Changed his clothes, etc. The rest of the trip was super easy after that!

My tips:
1. Have a packing list and have a very good carry on bag (at least 1 step of extra clothes, diapers, etc). I used backpacks because many compartments and I then had a free hand.
2. Lightweight umbrella stroller. Tell them at check-in that you want to check it at the gate. Very easy to do, and they will put it on the ramp after you land. I bought one that came with a bag, but still kept it with me in the airport (not checked in).
3. New book(s). I brought a new Paw Patrol activity book once that kept him occupied just looking at the pictures, stickers, etc.
4. Snacks for plane and airport. He did not want anything in the airport.
5. CARES harness. It goes around the airplane seat.
6. Before each flight, including the first: Try to have your child walk as much as possible. My son fell asleep during both flights. He was big enough that I had him push the umbrella stroller. We also looked at every airplane.

I did not bring a car seat because I was visiting family. I like to drive and park at the airport. My best advice is to enjoy the day and leave plenty of time for everything! I waited until everyone got off the first flight, and when we were leaving, the pilot asked if my son wanted to sit in the cockpit seat (on my lap of course).[/quote]

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