Infant meals

[willjd]

We are travelling with our 19 month old in December from Mel - LHR and back again. As he is under 2 we don't have to pay for a seat for him however this then means we don't get the option of choosing a meal for him.
On the QF site it says that we have to supply all food for him and they have a "limited supply" of baby food. He doesn't really eat baby food anymore and eats what ever we eat, As the flight is 14hrs to dxb and then another 8 to London i cant really pre-make food to take, is there an option of pre-booking a meal for him or is my only option to share / give him mine?

Any suggestions welcome on how to pack food for the little one. He would honestly rather a beef curry or chicken and veg to some pureed packet...

 

[Red Roo]

We are travelling with our 19 month old in December from Mel - LHR and back again. As he is under 2 we don't have to pay for a seat for him however this then means we don't get the option of choosing a meal for him.
On the QF site it says that we have to supply all food for him and they have a "limited supply" of baby food. He doesn't really eat baby food anymore and eats what ever we eat, As the flight is 14hrs to dxb and then another 8 to London i cant really pre-make food to take, is there an option of pre-booking a meal for him or is my only option to share / give him mine?

Any suggestions welcome on how to pack food for the little one. He would honestly rather a beef curry or chicken and veg to some pureed packet...

On Qantas operated flights, it is possible to request an "Adult" meal with a "Toddler" meal (designed for children aged between 12-23 months).

I've since added this request to your booking, however the crew may be able to assist with alternative options once onboard.

Here are some more handy tips and hints: Family Travel | Qantas

Please send me a private message if I can be of further assistance.

 

[willjd]

Thanks Red Roo - appreciate your help. Harry will be very happy and one less thing for us to stress about. Cheers.

 

[under the radar]

you can always take food that doesn't affect the 'liquids/gels' requirement...there must be at least SOME food that you can pack/take with you that is acceptable to your little one

 

[Rate]

We've travelled the same legs with two under 2 and managed to pack enough snacks (crackers, dried fruit, etc.) that combined with helpings from our meals, there was more than enough for them.
We always found the crew quite happy to help out with requests for snacks also.

 

[Franky]

He's a good boy, 19 months to get to eat beef curry - it took my son 19 years to get to eat peas...