{"id":853,"date":"2018-04-22T22:43:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T13:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxlontheroad.com\/english\/?p=853"},"modified":"2018-04-22T22:43:31","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T13:43:31","slug":"baby-on-a-long-haul-flight2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxlontheroad.com\/english\/2018\/04\/22\/baby-on-a-long-haul-flight2\/","title":{"rendered":"Super mom — 11 month baby on a long haul flight"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I took my baby to China, he was 9.5 months old.\u00a0 Here is the link:\u00a0Super mom — 9 month baby on a long haul flight<\/a><\/p>\n

When we travelled back to Finland, he was 11.5 months old.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION: our returning trip was a daytime flight, with 9:20 AM take-off!\u00a0 If possible, better to avoid daytime long-haul flight when traveling with a baby.<\/em><\/p>\n

Some facts about the airline and the aircraft<\/h3>\n

Shanghai (PVG) – Helsinki (HEL), 10 hours
\nFinnair.\u00a0 A350-900, similar, or almost the same as A350-XWB, in terms of cabin layout.\u00a0 Again, there is only one baby cot seat, which is 41H (Row 41 is an exit row).\u00a0 This time, this seat was booked by somebody without a baby.\u00a0 And there were at least three babies on board.\u00a0 But anyway, there were plenty of empty seats!\u00a0 I took three seats in the middle.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION: the advantage of non-exit row seats is that the carryon bag could be stored under the seats in front.\u00a0 In this way, everything is easily accessible while taking care of the baby.<\/em><\/p>\n

Shanghai terminal T2, check in<\/h3>\n

The check in process was pleasant.\u00a0 They did not care about the 2 kg over-weight.\u00a0 Plus, they provided a big bag for our stroller.<\/p>\n

At the custom, we went to the baby priority line, so it was fast.\u00a0 At the safety check point, there was no priority lines.\u00a0 But they were nice, and they offered to hold my baby while I was arranging belongings.<\/p>\n

The Gate is close by.\u00a0 I really appreciated that.<\/p>\n

Welcome aboard<\/h3>\n

During the long taxing, my baby did poopoo.\u00a0 We couldn\u2019t go to the lavatory, and I had to feed him.\u00a0 Maybe he was not that hungry, he stopped drinking before take-off.\u00a0 When the plane was stable, we went to the lavatory.\u00a0 He cried really hard!\u00a0 He didn\u2019t like it at all!\u00a0 But I had to do it!\u00a0 After several trails, I succeeded, barely.\u00a0 Luckily it was not a huge mess. Then we went back to seat, and continued feeding.\u00a0 He slept!\u00a0 Fortunately, they started to serve lunch.\u00a0 And I was able to finish it before he woke up.\u00a0 Yes, he slept for only 40 minutes, as he always do.\u00a0 Still about 8 hours to Helsinki!<\/p>\n

We started to play toys.\u00a0 Snacks.\u00a0 Milk.\u00a0 Play.\u00a0 Walk.\u00a0 Round and round.\u00a0 I rocked him to sleep, but I failed to put him down.\u00a0 Then we went back to our round.\u00a0 I tried walking and feeding for many times, but he didn\u2019t cooperate.\u00a0 About 3.5 hours to landing, he finally slept.\u00a0 He was waken up by other baby\u2019s cry. Still 2 hours 20 minutes to go!\u00a0 I gave him some food, and he was a good boy.\u00a0 For whatever reason, he refused to drink milk.\u00a0 About 1.5 hours to Helsinki, dinner was served.\u00a0 I had to pass.\u00a0 So it was good that I ate a little snacks while he was sleeping.\u00a0 We kept playing, walking, and talking to people.\u00a0 He did poopoo again!\u00a0 Omg!\u00a0 This time he did a mess in the restroom.\u00a0 I felt lucky that I prepared enough wet tissues.\u00a0 When I took him out of the restroom, I was afraid of looking at people, because my baby cried really hard in the restroom.<\/p>\n

During descending and landing, he still refused to drink milk.\u00a0 So I had to give him veggies bag and water.\u00a0 His ears seemed uncomfortable, but he didn\u2019t complain at all.\u00a0 There was a baby kept crying during landing.\u00a0 In fact, my ears were also quite uncomfortable.\u00a0 Everything after landing was fast and easy.\u00a0 I mean, he had enough distractions from people collecting their belongings.<\/p>\n

Helsinki airport<\/h3>\n

After exiting the plane, we walked for quite a bit.\u00a0 Interestingly, I saw more people going for the flight connection.\u00a0 There was no line at the custom, at all.\u00a0 Then, luggage claim.\u00a0 I asked an airport officer to help.\u00a0 After exiting the baggage claim place, D was waiting for us.<\/p>\n

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So, I survived from two long-haul flights with my less than 1 year old baby.<\/p>\n

Did I mention that Finnair gave gift to every baby?\u00a0 It’s an activity book, and a small Moomin towel.\u00a0 What a sweet touch.<\/p>\n

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When I took my baby to China, he was 9.5 months old.\u00a0 Here is the link:\u00a0Super mom — 9 month baby on a long haul flight When we travelled back to Finland, he was 11.5 months old. ATTENTION: our returning trip was a daytime flight, with 9:20 AM take-off!\u00a0 If possible, better to avoid daytime … <\/p>\n

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