Now I will state upfront, I am not an advocate of car seats on long-hauls. Extending the seat with a sleeping device.So from larger lap infants, through to 2 years old and beyond, what makes for the easiest way to organise your kids on a plane in order to get them to sleep? We’ll talk you through: (Not sure if they’ll still fit a bassinet? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Baby Bassinets– it includes a guide to bassinet size guidelines by airline). When we are talking about children, we are referring to kids who have outgrown the baby bassinet on the aircraft – so beyond around 10-12 months depending on your child’s size. How do you get children comfortable to sleep on a long flight? This post was first published in October 2018, updated October 2019 with latest products and airline information. This post is part of our flying with kids series – we cover everything from airline reviews to travel toys and top tips to keep your sanity in the air. Other tips for helping toddlers and young children sleep on planes.Different brands of sleep devices / airplane leg pillows.Which airlines actually allow a sleep device or convertible bed to be used.Explain how an aeroplane sleep device actually works.Different seating methods to get your kids comfortable on a long flight.Is there a compromise to get through long-haul flying with kids? And even on a full-service airline, no matter how far your seat reclines of how good the entertainment is – it’s not a comfortable, or pleasant experience for anyone. What price do you put on flying in comfort though? Flying the whole family Business Class, or even Premium Economy – is probably out of reach for most. I’m sure any parent who has flown long-haul with a small child knows comfort in the air is paramount to not only have a safe flight with your sanity intact but a good prelude to what to expect during stopovers, the ongoing effect of jet lag and well – basically how quick life can return to “normal” after a long flight. Are sleep devices and kids’ leg pillows for the plane really going to make long-haul flights easier?įirstly – what on earth is an airplane sleeping device? They never had anything like this back in my day….
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