tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post7724411748164378315..comments2023-04-21T23:55:15.897-04:00Comments on the harmon squad: flying tips?jax from the harmon squadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17520741726138853596noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-21610484240793413212011-10-14T15:10:03.955-04:002011-10-14T15:10:03.955-04:00Your friends are awesome. Thanks for getting them ...Your friends are awesome. Thanks for getting them to share some really ideas with you (and me).NatalieAllyeneMeanFightingMachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417540698110622909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-91975055649493517492011-10-09T23:36:28.760-04:002011-10-09T23:36:28.760-04:00With Southwest you don't have assigned seats, ...With Southwest you don't have assigned seats, so boarding as early as possible is actually easier, I've found. They may be a little more anxious to take off, but at least you know you can get seats together. When I flew in September I had Lynny in a carseat and George on my lap. Car seats are required by law to be next to a window, which was good because it provided something to look at during taxi-ing, and prevented the temptation to get out into the aisle. Also, sit near the bathrooms (either front or back of the plane) for easy access when Max has to go. Recline your seat as soon as possible to optimize your own personal space (this is true of flying in general). Coloring books are great, especially because kids love using the tray table for anything. Bring an empty cup with a lid for when they do drinks on the plane; the boys will inevitably want something, but you can avoid trying to find somewhere to put those obnoxiously short cups where it won't get bumped and spill. Handheld video games are allowed after take-off if your kids are into that..mine aren't, but it's good to remember. And checking in online 24 hours before the flight time is good because you board earlier the earlier you check in. Good luck!Emile Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807783665576031131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-7597052917631171072011-10-04T09:37:14.637-04:002011-10-04T09:37:14.637-04:00I am with Andrea! Food is great. And mini dvd play...I am with Andrea! Food is great. And mini dvd players can go a long way too.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186885939563344088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-80042566632619347782011-10-03T19:14:07.398-04:002011-10-03T19:14:07.398-04:00I'm eager to see how it goes, because I'll...I'm eager to see how it goes, because I'll be flying for the first time with Sammy in November. I've been told by several friends that the stroller is the best thing ever because it doubles as a luggage cart, but then other people have told me to ditch the stroller and wear the kid[s] for as long as possible, if only to have your hands free. I've also been told that the dollar store is a fabulous place to get cheap/fun toys that they've never seen before (and when they lose their interest in them, you don't feel bad about getting rid of them because they were cheap). Whatever you do, be sure to pack a spare outfit for yourself--that's one thing you don't want to be caught without. Also, have the kiddos drink water or something upon takeoff and landing--that's supposed to help their ears adjust to the pressure changes. Good luck!L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09355017319970816074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-90670819619264633492011-10-03T14:44:53.045-04:002011-10-03T14:44:53.045-04:00Food! Pack lots of snacks. I try to get some new ...Food! Pack lots of snacks. I try to get some new things they will like. When Caroline was around Nick's age is when I got one of those pill dispensers from the dollar store that have a little opening for every day of the week. I'd put a goldfish (or other small snack) in each compartment and let her figure out how to get them. It was one way to make the snack time take longer. Does Max like bendaroos? They can be pricey. Sometimes you can get them at Michael's with a coupon. Whit loved them at that age (and still does!) I also had Caroline carry her own backpack on our last flight to lighten my load a bit. Good luck!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354766937985995172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284945476938872351.post-66884602467222368362011-10-03T13:27:03.718-04:002011-10-03T13:27:03.718-04:00Have some new toys that they have never played wit...Have some new toys that they have never played with. Give it to them on the plane. That will keep their interest. <br />Strollers are a must and can be checked at the gate. <br />When they tell you that parents with kids can board first, DON'T. Wait until you possibly can and then get on the plane. This way they won't be in cramped quarters any longer then they have to. <br />Put some movies or TV shows on your iphone. they are worth the price on itunes.<br />Good luck<br />Toni WalkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com