Get a Baby to Sleep on a Plane - Book a flight that coincides with your baby's normal naptime or bedtime. Under the right conditions, most babies will be tired and fall asleep during the flight, since they are used to going to sleep at that time every day.
Reserve a window seat for the baby. Whether the baby has his own seat or will be sitting on your lap, it's easier to get a him to sleep on a plane when he is seated by the window. There is usually a lot of activity in the aisle, with flight attendants going back and forth and other passengers moving around, so a baby seated on the aisle will likely by overly distracted by all of the movement. Window seats allow a baby to be somewhat isolated from all of the commotion, making sleep more likely.
Get a Baby to Sleep on a Plane
Pack all of your baby's normal nap or bedtime items--like pajamas, her favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and bedtime stories.
Bring a bottle or sippy cup of milk to feed your baby during takeoff. Not only does the sucking motion of drinking help babies to relieve the built-up pressure in their ears, but it also has a soothing effect that may promote sleep.
Keep your baby alert and active while waiting for your flight. If the baby is old enough to toddle, find an empty gate nearby and let the baby walk or run around to let out some energy. If your baby is too little to toddle, keep him alert by singing, clapping or playing with toys.
Traveling on a plane with a baby can be a frustrating, exhausting experience, especially when the baby stays awake for the entire flight. Babies that skip their naps or part or all of their nighttime sleep because they are excited or overstimulated on a plane often become fussy and difficult to console. Ideally, your baby will sleep for all or part of the flight, making the experience much more pleasant for everyone involved. While there is no guaranteed way to get a baby to sleep on a plane, there are several tips that have shown results. - by eHow
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