Plane ride with 2 month triplets, 4,6,8,year old. ! Advice!?

Question

hey,

i recently posted a question about bring my 2 month old triplets on a plane, plans got switched and the people we were visiting came to us, since its harder for us (2 month old triplets, 4 yr old, 6 yr old, 8 yr old.) But now we are going to go to my sister's wedding which is no option. I NEED to go, just because i wouldnt be able to live without seeing her get married, also i am the maid of honour, but she "excused me from all the planning stuff", just as a joke but serious cause of the distance. i need tips for the following:

- plane ride?

- breastfeeding my triplets on plane. i do a bottle rotation system, so they all get eqaul bottle and breast.

- stroller for plane?

- should we buy seats for them, (not to brag, but money is not a issue with us.)

- we are flying with air canada just to let you know.

- any tips for the plane/ airport/ luggage.

it would help soo much!

thanks :)

jen

ps. the plane ride is close to 6 1/2 hours!

Answer 1

Hi!   WOW!   That's all I have to say.   Take it from a pilot's wife, I used to travel a couples times when my girls were smaller.   Let me tell, unless you have two other adults with you, good luck.   First of all, the three older ones can be seated by themselves.   According to the airline rules, two years and above required seating ticket, so that takes care of that.   However, the 2 months triplets, since you have more than one infant, you might have to have a seat for them unless you can put them all on your laps.  Otherwise, you'll have to purchase tickets for their seat.  

No need for the stroller in the plane!   You can't push it in, trust me, when you board, the freaking flight attendants will be have the saying.   BEECH!     On the other hand if your using in the boarding area or to go to/fro the car it is vital to have since you have your hands full.  

For older kids, plenty of activities for them to do,.   For example, such as paperwork, coloring, favorite DVD'S, video games, etc.   Also, remember plenty of snacks and fluid for them so they won't be nagging you and asking the flight attendants.   (Chewing gum comes in handy when the plane takes off so their poor ears won't ring/pop)   Let them get up when safe to do so to move around for a few minutes.  

As for the triplet infants, I hope you have another adult helping you.  When they all start crying, I can only imagine.  I've been their when both of my girls started boo hooing in the plane.   (P.S., Some nasty people can really annoy you).   Remember, when those idiots give you the look, ignore them and smile/better yet let the baby have their way in the plane.   Oooh, by the way make sure to have something in the baby's mouth when taking off so their ears won't ring (bottles, pacifier).  My trick is, if the babies are tired during boarding and plane ride, that will be a big plus for you.   This will make your trip more enjoyable.  

Also, don't be afraid to ask the flight attendant to give you a hand with the bags, etc., put away and taken down from the head compartment, that's their job so you can tend to babies.  

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR SISTER'S BIG DAY.

Answer 2

You're only thirteen years old.  How could you possibly have six children, one of whom is eight years old?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

EDIT:  Ah, okay.  

Honestly, my advice would be to not take the children if at all possible.  A plane ride that long would be difficult enough with just one baby, but three babies, as well as three other children?  No way!  

Besides, how much of your sister's wedding will you really be able to experience and enjoy with six children in tow, three of them newborns?  If it were me, I would fly to the wedding by myself, leave the children with my husband, and hire a nanny to help him out if he doesn't think he can handle it alone.

Answer 3

i would take a friend.to help you entertain them.and if they can't pay maybe you can if money isn't an issue that is what i did and i am so glad

Answer 4

if your significant other can go... or maybe a family member meet you then it would be easier on you. but... this is what i learned.

you can do it by yourself, as long as you children are well behaved and listen. that really only leaves you with the triplets. talk to the ticket agent about seating arrangements and that you will have to breastfeed. so maybe the back corner of the plane would be best... no one behind you and it is more private. i am sure you are not the first to breast feed multiples on  a plane. i would have bottles ready just to be safe.

for the other kids... lots of quite toys. a magnadoodle is awesome.. no crayons to roll around or get lost. maybe even new quite toys, it will hold their attention alot longer then an old one. suckers and lots of snacks are good! stuff a sucker in their mouth and they cant really talk.

i would also get a morning flight. that way the kids wont be soo tired when it is time to get on the plane.... or... even better. take a midnight flight so the other lil ones can sleep and then you just have to worry about feeding the triplets. i would do that one actually. good luck!

oh and BRING the stoller! you can leave it at the front of the plane as you step on a person will take it and the second you get off it is right there!!!

Answer 5

Each child needs to be in a car seat in their own seat.  I honestly either would not go or go without them.  Who will take care of them at the wedding?  You are in for a real nightmare.

Answer 6

You have to buy tickets and seats for the 4, 6 and 8 year old.  Any child over two has to have their own seat.  You can't really take a stroller on to a plan because it need to be able to fit in an overhead bin and most strollers don't.  

I know this may sound crazy, but have you thought about driving?  You could drive so many hours, then stop at a hotel over night and go on with your trip.  You'd have your own car, your own things and not have to worry about who is going to be able to hold three babies, and watch three other children on a plane.  It may sound tedious and long, but it might actually be better then the hassle of flying somewhere and trying to rent a car that is going to fit everything.  Remember car seats would have to be checked as luggage and put into the baggage area, or you would have to get new ones at your destination, and that doesn't mean that the car you would need to rent would be big enough.  Another benefit if your kids get cranky you can stop at a rest spot and stretch your legs, you can have plenty enough room to pack things up, rather then having to worry about packing too much at the airlines.  And it would be cheaper then flying in the long run.

Answer 7

Its likely that you'll need to buy them a seat, so since money is not an issue, go ahead and do it.  It'll be easier to be able to sit them in the carrier in their own seat while you try to breastfeed another or whatever.

At only 2 months, the movement of the plane should hopefully make them sleep.  However, getting up to those higher altitudes is going to make them uncomfortable.  Have bottles, pacifiers and the breast ready for them to suckle on.  It'll help their little ears.

Bring entertainment things for the older children.  New books, travel games, a music player, a portable DVD player.  Things like that.  They should do fine.

I think a stroller would be best for maneuvering through the airport with so many children.  You can take it all the way to the gate and they'll check it for you once you're on.  When you land at your destination, it'll be taken off the plane first and will be waiting for you at the gate.

Other than that, try your best to be conscious of all the other people on the plane.  Some people get really pissy about having to be on a plane with a lot of children.  That being said, the children ARE going to get cranky, so don't let the negative comments or hateful glances from other passengers get to you.  They'll just have to get over it.  As long as you are doing everything possible to keep them calm and quiet, then that's all anyone can really ask.

*Other than having more room, there isn't really much of a difference between first class and coach when it comes to traveling with children.  Since money isn't an issue though, then why not?!  If you have to fly for that length of time with that many children, the extra room may be worth it.  You also need to think about whether you want a flight with no stops or not.  It may be nice to fly straight through, but switching planes would give you the chance to get off the plane, stretch your legs, let the kids run around a bit and change the babies more easily.  Just a thought.

Answer 8

why do you teenagers feel the need to make accounts and then make up children? Are you THAT bored?

According to one of your other questions you are only 13, so I would have to wonder how a 13 yr old has 6 children including triplets LOL

http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

and this next question you posted just 8 hours ago your twins were 1 month old...wow they aged a whole month in 8 hours!

http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

Answer 9

I think you should consider buying a seat for the 8-yr old, and maybe the 6-yr old if she weighs more than 400 pounds.

You can easily seat the other 4 on your lap or put one of them in the overhead bin.  Air Canada is very accommodating.

I suggest the vegetarian meal, with 4 forks.

As for feeding the triplets, you should ask the flight attendant (female if possible) because few 13-yr olds are capable of that.

Answer 10

You probably won't want to hear it, but try to find a friend to leave your triplets with. It's not going to be fun having them at the wedding. It'll be too much excitement for them, and you'll have to take care of them the whole time. It's probably best for all four of you if you just leave them home.