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We looked at lots of photos and videos before flying F so Miss 3 knew where she'd be sitting during take off etc.When we travelled with our 2.5yr old in J, he had to sit in his own seat. No infant seat belt option for him.
Started telling him a month before the flight that he'll need to sit and describing the situation repeatedly
Hi there Freq Flier,I have a 5 months old. Can someone help in describing what a holiday is like with a 2 yr old? Or younger. What is a good age
I have a lot of KrisFlyer points expiring in a few months. I was thinking of extending them by 6 months and then booking 12 months in advance. J or F to either Singapore or USA with a stopover in Singapore/ Germany or similar.
I’ve been to Singapore a few time but without a child. How many days is enough and what activities would be infant friendly?Do it now I say, 6 months onwards. Before they want to start moving around etc.
Mine are now 6 and 1. We went to Singapore 4 months ago and the elder one was no issues. Younger one wanted to move around and explore, though he barely cried. Tried to delay his nap till we boarded lol
We're doing it again Easter this year so he'll be 1.5yo.. Let's see
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I’ve been to Singapore a few time but without a child. How many days is enough and what activities would be infant friendly?
Between sleeping and feeding times which seem every 3 hours at the moment
I think blacksheep nailed it: the holiday is still about you so plan what YOU want to do. Then you do have to work out the logistics of it a little bit more, or maybe shape the flow of events through the day.I have a 5 months old. Can someone help in describing what a holiday is like with a 2 yr old? Or younger. What is a good age
I have a lot of KrisFlyer points expiring in a few months. I was thinking of extending them by 6 months and then booking 12 months in advance. J or F to either Singapore or USA with a stopover in Singapore/ Germany or similar.
Agreed, only have one kid, but the hard yards of travelling were 6/12mths - 3yrs. At 18mths, I remember the kid walking from BNE-SIN. Ugh. After 3, we travelled with a portable DVD player (this was 13 yrs ago!) and travel was a lot easier.6 months is a great age to travel, portable and low fuss. 18 months was hard work (the flights, the trip itself was fine), he powered through a 14 hour flight and refused to be entertained with anything I'd packed for him. So no sleep for me either (in F ).
3 is great, they can keep busy with an iPad etc.
We bought him headphones after that trip, so now he's much happier to sit and watch something. At least it's a great story because who doesnt love being awake for 14 hours in F.Agreed, only have one kid, but the hard yards of travelling were 6/12mths - 3yrs. At 18mths, I remember the kid walking from BNE-SIN. Ugh. After 3, we travelled with a portable DVD player (this was 13 yrs ago!) and travel was a lot easier.
Just go with the flow. They get back into routine pretty quickly, and the flights are such a short time in the long run.We have our first overseas holiday (Hawaii) this Aug with our 2 kids (4 & 2). We are not concerned about the actual holiday itself, its just the flights we are concerned about.
Ours are on a good sleep schedule and we know the flights are going to throw it all out the window. But I am starting to think, if it goes belly up, so be it. Try and stay calm and enjoy our holiday.
Very true, thanks for that reminderJust go with the flow. They get back into routine pretty quickly, and the flights are such a short time in the long run.
When we travelled with our 2.5yr old in J, he had to sit in his own seat. No infant seat belt option for him.
Started telling him a month before the flight that he'll need to sit and describing the situation repeatedly
Completely agree. We did and still do this with MasterC who is nearly 9. Obviously one needs to factor in age differences but even explaining take off and landing requirements is useful (seat belt on and need to remain seated). Lots of little things we do not think about/forget as adults that are new/strange to child travellers.A lot of things with little kids is just making them aware of what to expect, so pictures and videos and talking about it for weeks in the leadup really helps.
Even though younger kids don't necessarily remember anything of the trip - I'm sure the exposure to new places and experiences does wonders in those formative years to make them better travellers later!This is my own opinion, but when a child is from about newborn to 5, they may or may not enjoy the experience. Truly, the holiday is for you and your partner. From about 5 to 10, they may enjoy, but will not really remember it. From 10 onwards, they will both enjoy and remember.
I have a few flights planned in business and first class with my recently turned 2 year old. She will have her own seat but what happens during take off and landing? Particularly when flying Emirates, Etihad and Singapore? Can I have her in my lap?