What's your best advice for an international trip with a 5 month old?

My husband and I are traveling from Canada to South America in November with our 5 month old baby. I'd like to hear some tips from traveling parents!What's your best advice for an international trip with a 5 month old?
My husband and I just got back from a trip to Germany from the US.





Things I learned -


Pack well-organized for the plane. Everything you need for the baby should fit in one bag if possible.


Use a carrier in the airport. We used the Ergo. You also don't have to take the baby out of it when going thru security (at least not in the US).


If your baby is already on solids, take snacks to keep him entertained.


Buy a new toy and only give it to him on the plane.


Book the bulkhead seats.


If you can, take the carseat onboard and put it in the seat next to you if the flight isnt' overbooked. I realized how defenseless our baby is on our laps during take off and landing and it also gives you a break if you can put baby in the carseat to sleep or while you eat. On one of our flights I had to have baby in my lap the entire 7 hours! Check with the airline.


Take anything and everytying you use on a daily basis with you.


Pack lots of clothes and bibs.


Be prepared for baby to have trouble with jetlag.


If you still nurse, do it during take off/landing and also during the night when baby wakes due to jetlag.


Make sure your husband knows where everything is in the carry ons. It takes lots of energy to constantly be explaining what you need and here it is!


Try not to have too many expectations! Just go with the flow!





Good luck