Comments on: Breastfeeding During Take-Off and Landing

By: Skyler Reese

Skyler Reese — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:04:04 +0000

Thanks for your wonderful information. I’m coming up on a trip to move oversease with my 3 month old and was concerned but with this advice, I feel much more confident that things will go pretty smoothly.

By: Corinne @ Have Baby Will Travel

Corinne @ Have Baby Will Travel — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:51 +0000

Wish I’d found this post before! Unfortunately that position wouldn’t have worked for me when my babes were younger (had to support their head AND my breast), but I had the same questions when I wrote “Boobs On A Plane”… http://havebabywilltravel.com/Blog/2009/10/06/boobs-on-a-plane/

By: Breastfeeding on an Airplane: The Collection | PhD in Parenting

Breastfeeding on an Airplane: The Collection | PhD in Parenting — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:09:34 +0000

[...] Breastfeeding During Take-Off and Landing: Describes the required holding position for take-off and landing and explains how you can breastfeed in that position. [...]

By: Tips for Breastfeeding on a Plane | PhD in Parenting

Tips for Breastfeeding on a Plane | PhD in Parenting — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:24:27 +0000

[...] interested in nursing on the ascent and keeps her ears from popping. It helps to be aware of the recommended holding position for infants during take-off and landing so that you can practice nursing in this position if you are not used to it. Note: Some airlines [...]

By: Cover up! Airline breastfeeding policies… « PhD in Parenting Blog

Cover up! Airline breastfeeding policies… « PhD in Parenting Blog — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:34:46 +0000

[...] A family oriented airline, they welcome nursing mothers to breastfeed their infants from the comfort of their seat anytime during the flight. Mothers are welcome to nurse their infant in the manner that they are comfortable, whether they use a blanket to cover the infant or not. They indicated that some restrictions may apply during take-off, landing, or any other moment when passengers are directed to fasten safety belts by a crew member because it is not possible to breastfeed an infant due to the holding position recommended by Transport Canada in those situations (Note: I beg to differ! See my post on Breastfeeding During Take-Off and Landing) [...]

By: allie

allie — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:28:11 +0000

With my son I have always taken that same stance , with flight attendants and seat mates. I never ask permission at most I will say ” Oh don’t worry he’ll conk right out after we nurse” and I just get smiles back.

By: phdinparenting

phdinparenting — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:37:22 +0000

@ Trish – this isn’t meant to address older children that have their own seats. It is for infants that are traveling on mom’s lap.

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:09:30 +0000

I’m confused. What about breastfeeding your older child, who has his/her own seat, during takeoff and landing? Last time we were on a plan, I was buckled in and my 3 year old daughter was buckled into a regular seat. I just leaned over and nursed. How does that situation relate to this policy?

By: parenting

parenting — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:02:15 +0000

I agree with tophat. This is the way I handle my baby when breasfeeding.

By: Noble Savage

Noble Savage — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:24:24 +0000

That position looks ridiculous. Me thinks someone is a tad too worried about lawsuits.