How do I make my child sleepy on a plane?

5 Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep on a Plane
  1. Follow your bedtime/naptime routine as closely as you can on the plane. ...
  2. Keep distractions to a minimum. ...
  3. Consider using your toddler's car seat on the plane. ...
  4. No sugary drinks or snacks.
  5. Consider something containing oatmeal and milk as a bedtime snack.




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How do I sedate my baby for travel? Helping with nausea is one of the benefits of Gravol, but it and the antihistamine Benadryl are also known to make kids sleepy. Because of this, many parents choose to give their kids these medications to help them settle and get some sleep on a plane ride.

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I recommend melatonin as a natural supplement to my patients with flight-related anxiety. Melatonin induces sleep and adjusts your circadian clock to help you function better when you reach your destination.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages medicating to sedate babies and children on plane rides. Giving the medicine has more risks than benefits because it can have serious side effects if you give them repeated doses.

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What to do when a baby is crying on the plane
  1. Offer an aisle seat if the parent is stuck in the middle. Getting out from between two strangers and into the aisle with just a little extra shoulder room can make all the difference. ...
  2. Share a kind word or smile. ...
  3. Provide hands-on help. ...
  4. See if there's an empty seat.


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Parents can try giving their child 0.5-1mg of melatonin 30 minutes to 2 hours before bed. It's better to try it before travel to make sure there are no side effects – none are expected to be serious, but some children may paradoxically have their sleep disrupted rather than helped by melatonin.

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Parents can try giving their child 0.5-1mg of melatonin 30 minutes to 2 hours before bed. It's better to try it before travel to make sure there are no side effects – none are expected to be serious, but some children may paradoxically have their sleep disrupted rather than helped by melatonin.

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12-18 Months Old One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination. At this age, children are still too young to understand and follow instructions, so discipline is ineffective.

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In response to overwhelming stress in young children: The brain drives the fight or flight response and release of stress hormones, The young child has limited capacity to manage this overwhelming stress and experiences increased arousal — fear and anxiety (physical and emotional sensations).

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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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Create a Sleep Nook
In the window seat, you can recline your seat just enough so you can still look out the window if needed. The seat usually has an adjustable headrest, so using this as a pillow adds a bit of comfort. Also, use the footrest or prop your feet on top of a carry-on bag.

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Before she even asks, so that she won't ask as soon as the fasten seatbelt sign goes on.
  1. Keep her fed and hydrated so she's less likely to get grumpy. ...
  2. Distract and entertain. ...
  3. Calm your little one. ...
  4. Calm yourself. ...
  5. Introduce yourself to your neighbors at the start of the flight. ...
  6. As kids get older, teach and pre-teach.


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I try and start with a night flight it possible: ideally one that takes off close to their normal bedtime as possible. On an overnight flight with toddler, I also recommend, sticking to your normal routine too. eg Pyjamas, bottle of milk, story time etc, all help to soothe and calm.

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