Best advice for flying with infant...?

I'm taking my 5 month old on a 10 hour flight. He has to be in my lap- the flight is full. Any tips?Best advice for flying with infant...?
I would bring his infant seat and try to find where there is an empty seat (you never know- maybe someone will cancel or not show up).





In case it is full, bring an infant carrier or sling so that you can place the baby in that - 10 hours is a long time to hold a baby and you will get tired.





Breast feed baby on take off %26amp; landing- it will help the babys ears.





Make sure you pack a bag with everything the baby may need.Best advice for flying with infant...?
I've been on many flights seated next to a mommy and child. Some were nightmarish, others were delightful.


Personally, I'd recommend springing for the extra seat because that is a long time for you to have to hold the little dear, and if you have someone seated next to you, it's going to be cramped and you and everyone will be miserable if/when baby gets upset.


That said, if you can't afford the extra seat, pray that someone doesn't show up and that you can use a spare seat on the flight. Also bring a good variety of small quiet toys that keep baby entertained. Have plenty of milk ready for him, too. Bottles, passifiers, blankets, and fresh diapers are all good items to have on hand. I'd go ahead and pack some baby tylenol and other things like that just in case a headache arises. He may be starting to teeth at 5 months, so a teething ring might be a good idea.


Basically anything that you can do that will improve your comfort and his. Happy baby means happy passengers (including you).
I'd keep hold of him and keep him calm and snuggled in your arms just to keep him calm and safe from all the movement that takes place on the plane. And play with him to keep him occupied and to keep your mind at ease.... I really have no experience with this i'm only 18 no kids so the best of luck :)