Anonymous wrote:I do wish planes had designated lap baby/children areas. Part of what I pay extra for is quiet. The very rear of the plane is normally the noisiest.

And smelliest as the bathrooms stink up quickly. And people who line up to use them will often hold on to the back of your seat as they wait in line/walk back to their seat especially if they're old people or a bit of turbulence.

I wish they'd make the seats at the back of the plane cheap-o seats since you have to deal with noise, smells, people in your personal space, last to be served, last off the plane, etc.

I do wish planes had designated lap baby/children areas. Part of what I pay extra for is quiet. The very rear of the plane is normally the noisiest.

Anonymous wrote:If I were traveling solo with an infant, I'd probably prefer first-class lap child than coach with baby in a carseat in a paid seat. There is no guarantee the baby will want to stay in his/her carseat.

Also it is more stuff to deal with.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.

Why should you be any more pissed than someone who paid for an economy seat only to have to deal with a baby? Does first class come with extra special privileges like baby-free guarantees? No, it does not.

Because Inexpect that shot in economy. I pay extra for a business-class seat to avoid it.

Children aren't banned from business or first class so why would you expect that they are not there? It isn't like those classes are deemed "quiet areas" like some train cars are.

9 months will be easy. I few a few months ago with my 11 month old just as far with to accompany my husband on a work trip. He had first class and we used points to get a coach for me to fly. We switched seats so I could be more comfortable with the baby on my lap and we both (baby and I) slept the whole way. If you can, book an EARLY flight so the baby will be sleepy.

No need to buy a ticket until you have to. Not worth the money. And I have a wiggly kid!

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you? Your need for comfort is equal (or more important than) any one else who paid for a first class ticket. The business man or woman should be worried about how they can help you!!!

You've got to be kidding!

I almost always fly first/business with my little kids. Apart from having more space, it's much easier to fly with kids when you have easy bathroom access and (usually) helpful flight attendants.