How do you change a poopy diaper on a 5 hour flight?

Question

Is there space in the airplane bathroom to change a toddler?

Answer 1

There sure are changing tables on airplanes but they should start renaming them "changing shelves" instead as they are really small.  I took my son to Europe when he was 16 months old and he barely fitted on there. He actually looked scared as his legs were hanging out... I did the best I could with pull-up pants (changing him standing), wipes and a wash from the sink.

Answer 2

Ha, your lucky  I am about to take a 15 hour flight with a 1 yr old. Poopy diaper is the least of my concern, lol.

When my son poos I ALWAYS wash him in the sink and thats what I will do on the plane. Wipe your babies butt with baby wipes and smell it after that you will still smell p**p now that is gross, I do not know why people do not wash their kids booties anyway..

Answer 3

There's space, but it's small. Above the toilet there is a changing table that folds out from the wall.

It's not that bad, you do what you gotta do.

Answer 4

No, there's usually not. Only if you can get the toddler to lay on the back of the toliet seat, if there is one(depends on the airline). Change the child just before getting on the plane and hope s/he doesn't go while on the plane. If you absolutely have to, you could probably do it on the floor of the plane near the restroom on a changing pad, or see if the attendants have a space available. Good luck!  

Answer 5

NO. But you can wash off his poopy in the toilet by sitting him on the sink. But make sure you clean the sink properly.  It's not much of the hassle.  Get diapers that are pants type so you just pull the whole diaper up like wearing undies.

Mother of 2 boys (age 7 and 4).