Taking flight to KL with 3 months old

Question

Anyone brought their 3 months old to KL before ? And is it ok for their age? Have yet to go through regression or solid. Need advice and tips Especially when taking flight.Me and husband thinking of going for a short trip to KL by flight as i need to clear leave. Most prob just 3 days. Im very anxious about taking flight with baby. What if he cry non stop. And what time is the best time to take flight? At night during bedtime ? Cause for now usually he sleep through the night from 8/9pm. And any tips for flight with baby especially when taking off and landing? If feeding milk, since the flight is only 45 mins, if he usually feeds 120ml, how many ml do i feel during taking off and landing? Does airasia has bassinet or best to hold baby for a short flight ? And as he’s on full formula, can we bring the whole tin in our luggage (should it be carry on or checked in?) and can we bring hot water in thermos?And for strollers do we need to check in or can just fold and they have a designated place in the flight? #firsttimemom

Sabrina Florentina · Answer

Honestly, 45 minutes is one of the easier flights to handle with a young baby, so try not to stress too much, but I will say it can still feel chaotic if he decides to fuss right at boarding when everything is rushed. For takeoff and landing, latching or giving a bottle really does help with the ear pressure, so just time a feed around those moments and even if he doesn't take the full 120ml, that's fine, the sucking motion is what matters most. For formula, I'd put the tin in checked-in luggage and bring pre-measured powder in a dispenser in your carry-on with a thermos of hot water, as most airlines allow that and the cabin crew can also help with warm water on request. For the stroller, most airlines let you gate-check it, meaning you fold it at the door of the plane and collect it right at the gate when you land, which is so convenient, but do confirm with AirAsia directly since policies can change. Three days in KL with a 3-month-old is very doable, just pack more diapers and formula than you think you need, because that buffer really saves you from unnecessary anxiety when you're already in a new place.