First LONG HAUL Flight with a Toddler! Auckland to Singapore (2022)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- We did it! Our first long haul flight with a toddler. We flew 10.5 hours with a toddler, who didn't get a seat as she is under 2, and we survived!
This week we are sharing our trip from Auckland to Singapore with you all, and it feels so good to be posting this video from a new country. If you have any questions about what it was like to fly long haul in 2022 with an infant, leave us a comment below!
We used Grab to book a ride from the airport into the city - it was super fast and easy and we would highly recommend. They offer food services as well, but you can check them out and learn more here: www.grab.com/sg/
We also downloaded an e-sim with Nomad. This meant that we were instantly connected when we landed, and could use our phone as normal without worrying about roaming fees or trying to find wifi. You can check them out here: www.getnomad.app/
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What is your baby’s headphones? We’re doing a long haul 17 hr flight and i have an almost 12 months old.
Did she sleep comfortably in the bassinet, as her legs must’ve been bent? I’m flying with my 13 month old in air China, not sure whether to get a bassinet seat or not
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Thank you so much! We love Singapore 🇸🇬 ☺️
My toddler won't fit in that bassinet like your kid! He's 14 months and will be a lap child. Any tips?
She was 22 or 23 months here so you’d be surprised how big they can fit it! She had so much more space to sit and move in the bassinet, it was basically used like a seat for her. We have another video on flying tips that might be helpful though? Reusable stickers to play with on the window were great, water colouring books, lots of snacks, and just reminding yourself that it’s worth it to get to your destination 😊
Is it possible to get own baby stroller to fligh?
We took our own stroller if that’s what you mean? We have a mountain buggy nano and have taken it on 10 flights in the overhead locker (we don’t gate check it!). Hope that helps?
How old is your little one in this vid?
Hi Kerryn, she was 23 months! Only just managed to get away before her second birthday 😊
This was a helpful video as we're about to fly from Italy to Sydney with a 18 month old and a 3 year old 😬
Our youngest will be in our laps without a seat. I assumed he won't be able to use the bassinet as he'll be too long to lay down in it and I think over the max weight limit. It looks like they allowed Gaia to use the bassinet sitting up for your flight? Did the cabin crew ask about her weight? It would be so great if we are allowed to do similarly. Thanks
Hey Holly! Gaia was 22 or 23 months (so JUST under two), but no one asked for her weight at all. It was basically like a playpen/lazy boy for her and it gave her her own space which I do think helped massively. It also meant we had more space for meals and our bags and overall I think it definitely just made the flight a lot more comfortable! What airline are you flying with?
@@goodforgaia wow ok this is so interesting! We're flying with Emirates and I think they're pretty strict with things. I'm so glad I saw your video, i wasnt going to ask for a bassinet as i assumed we couldnt use it but I'll definitely ask and see what they say. My boy's only 18 months but he's heavier and taller than average. Fingers crossed!
@@hollyhodgson7253hey Holly! Have you flown already? We’re flying next month with our little one who will be 20 months on emirates too. What was the bassinet situation as I’ve booked a bassinet window and middle seat. Were you able to use the bassinet? Our boy is tall and a bit heavier too so I’m a bit worried that they’ll say no to us using the bassinet. Hope you all enjoyed the flight (as much as you can lol!)
@micaelyntheron9919 hi! Yes we already flew. Honestly I didn't even ask for the bassinet because it was clearly going to be much too small. They're tiny! And even for people with small babies it can a pain cause every time there is turbulence and the seatbelt sign comes on you have to take the baby out of the bassinet!
The thing I was most disappointed by was they wouldn't let my 18 month old sleep on the floor against the bulkhead. I thought they'd be more lenient with that rule as he wasn't in the way of any other passengers or staff. I would say 100% book a seat if possible next time, but having said that my 3 year old could not get comfortable in a dea even with the seattosleep pillow. All the best!
Just subscribed long time travel vlog junkies, cool to see NZ family out there doing it. We are planning a trip to Singapore and Malaysia in 2024 with 5 kids, 13, 12, 8, 2 and 9 months lol this was cool to watch going to follow your journeys❤Great videos guys
Oh thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying our videos, we’re back in NZ now so having some more kiwi content but hoping to have some more international trips in future ☺️ good on you guys going away with 5 kids! You’ll need to give us your tips haha
Did your little girl meet the weight requirements for the bassinet? Or are they generally not that strict about it? I desperately want one for my youngest (will be 15 months) for our trip Auckland to UK next month but all the airlines seem to have an 11kg weight limit! Even though they say it's for up to age 2?! She looks so comfy in it! And how amazing not having to hold her on your lap the whole time
Hi Mandy, thanks for watching! She was 22 or 23 months and they didn’t ask us her weight at any stage, they just set it up after take off. It was honestly amazing - was like a small playpen for her! Hope you have a great time in the UK!
Omg! Seeing you guys travel looks so exhilarating and fun! Can’t wait for the next video. Also I can’t believe you guys have only been there for a week.
It’s flown by so fast! We are absolutely loving travelling again and Gaia is such a great little traveler. Thanks so much for watching ☺️☺️☺️
Hi :) what airline did you travel with?
Was Gaia "small" enough to fit into a bassinet?
We are planning a trip to NZ from EU with a toddler and two infants and would love some info on it :)
Hi Katelyn, we flew with Air NZ (Auckland to Singapore) and she was basically 23 months old at the time! She could lie down in it with her knees a bit bent and she slept in it for a few hours. The rest of the time it was like a baby lazy boy / playpen and she was able to lie back while watching movies and sit up to read books etc. it definitely gave us all more space! Now she is bigger I would do the skycouch with Air NZ (for flights where we want to sleep). Hope that helps! ☺️
So the solution is iPad ?
iPad, sleep, reusable stickers (they work on the windows too!), water colouring books, lots of snacks 😂 we’ve done 10 flights now and not had any tears or disruption to passengers around us, she’s a pretty amazing traveller ☺️😊
@@goodforgaia thanks, heading to Taipei next week from AKL on premium, my 1 and half year old is gonna test your prescription haha
@@sweatdaily let us know how you go! And have a great time in Taipei!
Remember those days. Glad Bear is 23 now. Much easier and more comfortable. that said it is definately the best thing for a child to see the World and meet diferent people. Subed here and following. CHeers
Thank you so much! We agree that it’s such an amazing experience and education for kids to see the world!
Your kids are so adorable. It’s so good to see a family travelling together.🥰👍🏻
Thank you so much!
the dad's face at the beginning of the video going into the car is exactly how I'm feeling! I'm watching this in preparation for a 12-hour trip with my toddler!
You guys will do great! They pick up on how you’re feeling, so stay calm and keep reminding yourself that the flight won’t last forever (and it will be so worth it once you get where you’re going!). Good luck, let us know how you get on!
Looks like Gaia had the best seat in the house! So pleased you made it ok and loved the clip as always. Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate getting positive comments like this! ☺️☺️☺️
Wow! They let Gaia sit in the infant bassinet? That's awesome!
Yeah! It’s for under 2s and she was only 22 months so just snuck in there!
Well done Gaia!!! looks amazing so far. miss you already xxx
We miss you too 🥹🥹
I wonder where Gaia gets the good traveller gene from?
It’s in her DNA ☺️
I'm flying with my 8mo in a few weeks while being 7 months pregnant from auckland to Singapore. Was looking for a video to see if anyone recently flown this route just to gauge how hectic it is now at the airport and found your video. 😊😊
Hello! We hope it helped? If you can get the bassinet we highly recommend - it was a game changer for us! They also have some baby food pouches (free) onboard, but you can take your own (liquid allowance doesn’t apply to baby food!). The airport wasn’t busy, we just found check in slow… Let us know if you have any questions!
@@goodforgaia hey! Yes i definitely did pre-booked the bassinet. Aww thanks for the info. I was worried about bringing hot water flask for baby but you just reassured me on that. Thanks so much! ❤
Woohoo! Nice to see Gaia handled the flight so well!
She did amazing! Such a relief 😅
Being a kiwi on the same journey in TH-cam, I hope we both make it. Will support another kiwi all day!
Thank you so much, totally agree on supporting each other ☺️☺️☺️
@@goodforgaia I appreciate that. It’s always funny filming with a toddler. I only film one big film and cut it all. Try keep it real and wholesome.
Can not deal with how cute Gaia and her little friend are!
Aren’t they adorable 🥰 Gaia will miss her so much!
Oh my gosh seeing you guys take off with all that gear! I know you need more stuff with a little one but honestly I guarantee you end up sending half that stuff home after a month or 2 of traveling. We ended up with 2 middle size Katmandu packs and our daughter had a school bag size backpack when we traveled- so much easier
We feel like we didn’t take that much but looking at it on the trolley it does look like a lot haha! One whole carry on backpack is just electronics (laptops, camera gear for filming, our drone etc), and my backpack was all our stuff for the flight, nappies, spare clothes, toys and games for Gaia etc. I’m sure we will consolidate as we go 🤞🤞🤞
@@goodforgaia definitely so much harder with a toddler because you needs toys and a pushchair etc. We went down to 2 carry on backpacks and a smaller school bag size pack. It meant we could get cheap flights all over Europe and we found our packs were better for getting round because the suitcases on wheels aren't practical in subways and cobble roads. It definitely depends on where you go and how much you are moving from place to place. We minimized our clothes a lot. We just got clothes we liked that suited the weather from op shops then re-donated them when we went to a different climate. I'm so excited for you guys and all the adventures you will have ❤
@@megnicholls9931 that is such a clever idea about getting op shop clothes and re-donating when you move on, we are already finding some of our clothes aren’t very practical for the heat. We are definitely learning as we go (and we’ve only just started so I’m sure our packing will change a lot in the coming weeks/months. Thanks so much for following our journey 🥰
Having a window seat and one with a bassinet looks like you got the best of both worlds!
The bassinet was so good!!!
Did you call the airline to book the bassinet beforehand? Was it free? We are planning to book a bassinet but through ‘manage booking’ the bassinet row seats cost $25/each means for 4 of us (two adults, one 6 yr old and one 8 months old) would cost $75 for 3 seats. If we buy one seat just for bassinet with $25 then not sure we will be able to seat together while checking in!