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A friend of mine recently travelled with her 7 week old baby and toddler from Sweden to Singapore and back. Both times she travelled with someone (her mom and then her husband) so I guess they managed. However, she has travelled such long journeys alone with her first child and it went well too. According to her, she was lucky because the trip went smoothly and everyone (from flight attendants, taxi drivers, fellow passengers) were exceptionally kind towards her, always offering to help. She advised that it's best to take your time and to ensure you have enough time so you don't have to rush. Rushing with a baby in tow can lead to accidents, forgetting things and pretty much any other mishap imaginable. Make sure you plan to have enough buffer time and it's always better to be early than late. Also, as difficult as it may sound, pack light. It is true that babies need a lot of things during travel but if you can cut the amount of items by a substantial amount, it will make your life easier especially when you have lug suitcases and bags by yourself.
Hi, I did that! I travelled with my baby when she's two months old alone as my hubby was working overseas. The best thing was babywearing. I used a ring sling and baby was attached to me with my hands free so I could manage with my small trolley bag with a diaper bag on top of the trolley bag. I was breastfeeding my baby and it saved me from bringing milk bottles or formula which made things much easier. Mother with infant will get priority to board the plane first so the flight attendants have ample of time to tend to you and your baby. The flight attendants m are all very helpful, they will first attend to mothers with infant, they will help you in every way, so you don't have to worry . Likewise when disembarking. It's good experience travelling with my baby alone, I hope you will have a smooth trip too.
I was able to travel with my 1 month old baby alone. It was quite challenging considering the fact that I just underwent CS operation. You need to seek assistance from the airline prior to boarding.
2 months are usually the easier stage as they are mostly sleeping. Just rmbr to be ready and pack extra of everything. Request for a bassinet seat.
Always be prepared for the worst:) and have comfort items. i realised that helped me whever i went.
Always be ready, pre pack extra clothings, diapers and milk.
Yuna Liz