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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was dreading my baby's first flight but a 45p buy kept her occupied for 3 HOURS & made zero mess, it's genius
A FIRST-TIME mum dreading flying with her baby daughter has shared how she got through it without any tears Lala, from Germany, took to social media to share her genius parenting hack just in time for any summer holidays you have planned. 2 And the best part is that the travel hack costs just 45p. In the clip, Lala and her partner could be seen boarding the plane with their baby asleep in her mum's arms. She said: "This was her very first flight and we timed it perfectly with her nap. She slept right through takeoff but eventually she woke up." So how did the parents keep her entertained for the three hour flight? Lettuce. Lala said they often give their tot lettuce when they're trying to eat in peace, so decided to try it on the plane. "It always keeps her occupied for so long. And I thought, if it works at home, why would it not work on a plane?" she explained. Like most kids, her daughter was obsessed with tearing things up and trying to put them in her mouth. "Like bread, paper, tissue, anything. But bread is way too messy, like there are crumbs everywhere," she explained. And with paper or tissue, we always have to keep an eye on her that she doesn't eat it. But lettuce? "Lettuce is genius. It has a really fun texture and it's not messy at all. And it's safe if she decides to munch on it. Not just safe, but it's actually a really refreshing and healthy snack for her." "This kept her occupied almost the entire flight." 2 I tested the viral £17.99 Amazon underseat cabin bag to see how many outfits I could fit in While Lala's easy travel hack was worth giving a go, it's worth noting that some airlines may not let you bring it on, depending on what country you are flying to. Others may not let you bring it into the country when you land so you'll have to chuck it away. But that won't matter too much as the hack costs just 45p as two heads of lettuce cost 90p from Waitrose. The clip quickly went viral on her TikTok account @ lalaleluu with over 1.7 million views and 267k likes. Plenty of parents took to the comments thanking her for the advice. One person wrote: "Wow this is genius. About to take my baby on her first flight alone and I might try this." How to make travelling with kids a breeze IT can be stressful travelling with kids, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier. Here's five we'd recommend: Snacks It might sound simple, but it's a good idea to pack a LOT of snacks. Think of how much you might need, and double it. After all, it doesn't matter if you have too much - your kids can eat it another time - but it will be a big issue if you run out. There are also snack boxes with lots of little dividers that are great for long journeys as kids can pick at those throughout. Entertainment This covers a whole range of things - from a tablet to watch films or play games if you've got older kids, to books and colouring. It's advisable to pack a variety of options, especially if you're on a long journey or have various legs on your haul. Toys If you've got a baby or a toddler, there are some sensory-type toys you can buy that can really help keep little ones entertained. These include ones that you stick on the windows of a plane, or on a tray on a highchair, that they can spin and play with to their hearts' content. Equipment There are a whole host of things on the market that aim to make sleeping on a plane loads easier. These include a hammock that you can attack to your tray which hangs down to put your feet on. You can also get blow up cushions to turn a seat into a bed for littles, and neck cushions that boast you will be able to use for a decent night's sleep wherever you are. Yourselves! Don't underestimate how entertaining you are to your kids. Learn some games you can play with them, and songs you can sing, as kids always love the opportunity to have one-on-one time with their parents. Another commented: "I have a 14 hour flight with my baby next month. I'll just bring a whole field." "You, Lala, have just unlocked a whole new toy for all of us mums out there thank you," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "This is some next level parenting!! Bravo!!"
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Delta flight attendants slammed by new mom for their behavior... do you agree with her
A furious new mom slammed Delta flight attendants for not being 'mom friendly' after a flight she took with her newborn baby. Valentina Miranda took to social media after the frustrating experience and shared that she got up during the flight with her three-month-old to 'move away from the rest of the passengers to soothe her.' When the new mom got up to soothe her baby, a flight attendant asked her to leave the area, informing her it was only for the crew. 'As I walked away she whispered "you're technically not allowed to just be standing" while the seat belt sign was not on,' Valentina continued. 'Moments later, she's chatting it up with another passenger in the crew only area for over 10 min. She wasn't a mom and it showed,' she concluded. The post has since been deleted, but it generated over 600 comments and almost 300 likes while it was live. Some commenters agreed with Miranda and said she should have been treated with more grace as a new mom with a tiny infant. Others disagreed and said the flight attendant who scolded her was just doing her job and trying to keep passengers' safe. Although it may be a nuisance to fly with a baby, infants over seven days old are allowed to fly on Delta Air Lines. Children under the age of two can also travel with an adult over the age of 18 years old. Parents do not need to purchase a seat for children under two. Babies on airplanes have divided passengers for years, with the topic widely debated on social media. In a Reddit thread posted last year, hundreds of users sounded off on whether it was 'selfish' to bring a baby on board a plane. 'Yes. Parents have no choice but to listen to their children's cries but it is incredibly selfish and stupid to force everyone else to suffer with you,' one user argued. 'Yes, it's absolutely selfish. There's no reason to go on a vacation with a young baby,' another agreed. 'Only exception for me would be if there was family emergency. I just always get the vibe that the vacation parents are the type to think their life will just be the same after having a baby.' However, some stuck up for parents who have to bring their babies on flights with one writing, 'I don't like kids but I understand that they need to travel, especially if they are really young and can't be away from their parents. 'When there's a crying baby, I just tune it out. Flying is not a comfortable or luxury experience anyways, the chairs are too small and too close together, the airlines are the selfish ones.' 'Depends. If it is a travel for fun, then absolutely yes. If it is an important thing like a medical emergency for instance, then it's not selfish but an unfortunate necessity,' another noted. Airlines have begun to offer alternatives to those who don't want children on their flights, as Japan Airlines launched a feature where passengers can see where babies are seated when booking their tickets. A popular 'momfluencer' slammed the airline for alienating parents and children, arguing that if you're not flying private, you have to accept you could sit next to anyone. A Norwegian airline also hopped on the trend by announcing an 'Adults Only' section on flights where children are banned.
