International Travel: Infantino

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Suggestions for International Travel with a 5 Month Old?

Hi moms, I will be taking a family vacation to Spain in August and my son will be 5 months old at the time. We are taking a nonstop flight, have purchased a seat for Oliver on the plane (which means we need to also bring a car seat) and will be renting a car when we arrive in Barcelona. We will be staying in a house with plenty of space, but no crib or other baby amenities. I breastfeed, so I'm not worried about the plane too much, although I am worried that my son won't want to sleep on the plane. At this point I have both an infant...

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Air Travel Tips W/ Infant

I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in regular class and we did not purchase a ticket for our baby, since she flies for free. The airline knows that she will be on the flight. Should we ask for specific seating? Does the airline have to provide special accommodations? Where would we change her diaper -do they have a changing table in the restroom? We were thinking of just bringing our Ergo (backpack carrier)...