how do you survive a 12-hour flight with little kids?
we’re about to take our 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter on their very first international flight—12 hours in the air! Honestly, I’m a bundle of nerves just thinking about it. I keep picturing us frantically digging through our bags for snacks while the kids start a wrestling match in row 23. We’re going to visit my husband’s family overseas, and while I know the kids are probably too young to remember much, it’s a big deal for us and the grandparents.
I’ve already packed some coloring books, sticker sets, and a couple of their favorite stuffed animals, but I’m worried that won’t last more than an hour. I mean, how many episodes of Paw Patrol can one plane handle before everyone around us starts giving us the side-eye?
Have any of you actually made it through a long-haul flight with little ones without losing your mind (or your patience)? What specific toys, games, or even snacks kept your kids busy? Did you ever regret bringing something—or NOT bringing something? And is it just me, or do airplane bathrooms somehow make kids want to visit them every 20 minutes?
I’d love to hear your real-life stories, especially if you’ve flown to see family abroad. What worked, what flopped, and what did you wish someone had told you before you boarded? Let’s be honest—sometimes you just need to vent about the chaos, too!
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