Worst Things About Flying With A Baby

Flying with a baby is one of the worst nightmares for any parent. Well, technically you are privileged because you get to board early and request for the seat of your choice. But the nice part about flying with a baby ends there. Usually babies are cranky on board. And dealing with a crying baby in a closed place with increases acoustics could be very irritating.

While you cannot stop traveling altogether, you would certainly want to travel as less as possible with a baby. It is not just the discomfort but the dirty looks that people give you. Here are some of the worst things about flying with a baby.

Flying With A Baby

People Curse But Not Directly

When the baby is crying and your co-passengers are getting a headache, they will obviously curse you. You can do little about the baby crying continuously. But people do have limited patience these days. The worst part is they they cannot curse you directly but they give you really nasty looks.

You Cannot Sleep

It is really tiring to hold the baby for long distance flights. You cannot sleep or even rest when your are holding the baby.

You Cannot Read Or Play

All your attention is directed towards the baby while flying. So you cannot read a book or magazine. You have to use your laptop or tablet only to entertain the baby instead of yourself.

Feeding Is Embarrassing

Breastfeeding the baby in public places is very embarrassing. That is one of the worst things about flying with a baby.

Baby Bags

You will most certainly be reprimanded by the air stewards because you are carrying too many baby bags. These baby bags often result in excess cabin baggage.

No Pee Breaks

You will be terrified to go to the toilet while your baby sleeps. If your baby wakes up, there is no idea when he/ she sleeps again! So you might have to hold on even if you get a nature's call.

Random People Cuddling Your Baby

Random people in the aircraft walk up to you and cuddle your baby. This might be irritating both for you and your baby, but you still have to keep a smiling face.

These are some of the worst things about flying with a baby.

Story first published: Monday, August 26, 2013, 19:24 [IST]
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