KiasuParents - Parenting in Singapore

Has anyone flown Tiger Airways before while pregnant?

Must you produce a letter from doctor to say that you are fit for travel before your 30th week? If they insist, at which point do they check this? During check-in? How much does your gynae charge for this letter?

Accordingly to their website, this letter is needed from 30th to 35th week onwards. No flight after that. But silent on what they need before 30th week..other than to inform the call centre reservations or they have right to refuse carriage

emm.. have been on hold on their line for 30 minutes now... still counting...can't get through to talk to anyone.

hope someone can help here.

Was on Airasia flight 2 weeks ago, it's simple & easy, hassle-free. Just get the limited liability form either at check-in or on board, sign it and pass back to them.

I flew twice before when I was pregnant with DD1 in 2001 and DD2 in 2009. I didn't have to produce any letter. The 1st time was in the 5th month and the 2nd time was in the 3rd month. However, I flew on SIA and JAL respectively.

From what I understand, airlines will only ask for the letter in the later part of the 3rd trimester. You can still consult your gynae to check whether it's safe for you to travel, especially if he/she thinks you may have a complicated pregnancy.

I flew on CX when I was pregnant. Probably less than 20 weeks only and yet they got me to sign the idemnity letter. :x

Subsequently when I had to go to US, I asked my gynae to just give me a letter certifying that I am fit to travel. It doesn't cost anything as I got him to write it during my visit.

Thanks for sharing.

I managed to get through and speak to a lady from reservations. Confirmed no letter needed for travel up to 29th week.

staypositive wrote:Thanks for sharing.

I managed to get through and speak to a lady from reservations. Confirmed no letter needed for travel up to 29th week.

happy for you..
have a safe trip..

Original Title: how to handle baby on plane?

i am going japan end of this month bringing my 14month old baby. can someone advice what to bring and can she take the pressure on plane? how to make her feel comfortable?

pacificer if she is still on it as the sucking will help ease the pressure else gummy sweets.

her favourite security blanket or pillow

and a favourite doll

Bring her favorite toys. If she can color, bring along colored pencils and paper.

Before the trip, tell your baby what is like to be on the plane. Make sure no surprises for her - at lest she is mentally prepared.

Also let the airline know you need extra seat belt for your child.

Having said that, if the trip is optional, I will advise you not to travel as your child is too young to travel long distance.

You will find more long distance traveling tips here: How We Survived a Trip to Melbourne With Two Children

Mix some whisky into the milk !


just kidding

jan17_mummy wrote:i am going japan end of this month bringing my 14month old baby. can someone advice what to bring and can she take the pressure on plane? how to make her feel comfortable?

Mine travelled to Japan & Korea at 14 & 18months. He didn't seem to have any discomfort from the pressure at takeoff/landing. You can always let the child eat something or suck on sweets, or best - suck on milk bottle/water.

At that age, no extra seat, so he was on my lap the whole time except for one flight where it was very empty.

Interestingly, the flights we took didn't require an additional lap belt for baby on my lap at takeoff/landing. He was too big for the bassinet at his weight/height already, so had to spend the whole time on my lap. That's my main grouse. But other than that, I think he did pretty ok on the flights.

Brought books/toys, that was about it. Don't bring too much. Usually more interested in what they flight attendants hand out to kids and the food from your tray, etc. Oh, and bring some snacks too. And then hope the kiddo sleeps most the time.

With the kid on my lap, I barely made it to the toilet most of the flight. And I couldn't use the headphones bc it tangled with the child, so I just watched silent movies, eg. jap/korean movies with English subtitles. When he was awake, we even watched stuff like funny videos (america's funniest home videos for instance), just to watch the cats/dogs do silly things and laugh at all the videos. Yeah, silent too. The boy also didn't like to wear the headphone.