If you've ever been on a cross country flight with a wiggling, kicking, screaming baby... you're going to love me for this one. As many of you know, I have a daughter who is turning one on Saturday {which is another story that involves a fab birthday party and the better part of my schedule this week}. But the reason I bring it up is because last week we took her on vacation to the Carolinas to visit family and friends at the beach. My husband and I were petrified of how she was going to handle the 5+ hour flight, and that sparked a brilliant idea. Why not give the passengers around us a little something to... dare I say bribe them into submission? So we bagged up some candy and I designed personalized labels and tied them into a sweet favor. Oh my were they a hit. Everyone loved receiving them, and in return were incredibly gracious and helpful throughout the flight. Consequently, Caitlin was charming as could be. Go figure, right?
I'm sure there are other parents who want in on this, so I modified the labels into a printable with both 'he' and 'she' versions. You can download them HERE and check out the finished favors below. Peaceful travels to one and all.
{images © birthday girl 2011}
29 comments:
A little chocolate would certainly bribe me into submission! lol! Really fun & thoughtful idea! Angie xo
Adorable!!!! I wished I had had these when my princesses were small and we traveled a lot!
such a great idea! how about a "they"?
Wow, this is absolute genius and so considerate too. I LOVE IT! Thanks for the creativity. =)
- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
P.S. I'm totally following your blog now. It's awesome!
FANTASTIC idea! I'm definitely using this next time. Thank you!
Genius!
I love DIYs, keep them coming!
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those are really cute! we're actually flying soon w/ our girl. we'll have to maybe print some of these off!
Brilliant idea! I recall getting some dirty looks on the plane, when my baby was fussing. This might have helped then.
Oksana from www.ordermatters.com/blog
This is hiliarious!! So far I've been blessed with a super flyer kiddo. But I love this idea.
This is absolutely BRILLIANT! I would love a "they" version too!!!!
Tres Brilliant! I think this would go over well with a flight from Japan to NYC.. oh yea.
thanks for the great feedback everyone! can't believe i didn't think to create a 'they' version before... it's now available for download in the post.
so cute! thanks for this!
we've got two 24 hour flights coming up with THREE children under 4. I fear we might need an entire truckload of these, plus some monetary bribes....
With a 7-week-old baby boy, I dread the first time we have to travel by air (in August), but this is simply genius! Love it so much I'm going to blog about your blog post today!
With a 7-week-old baby boy, I dread the first time we have to travel by air (in August), but this is simply genius! Love it so much I'm going to blog about your blog post today!
I Love it!
I am a flight attendant and blogger and I hope you do not mind, reposted this with credit where credit is due!
Awesome idea!!!!!
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what a great idea! i found your blog via Live the Fancy Life! Thank you for sharing!
xoxoMB
this is awesome! I would have liked to have had this last month when I flew with both my boys by myself. Totally using this next time!!
Perfect idea! Did you hand them out to EVERYONE on the plane or just the people around you? Did they look at you funny or appreciate it? Just wondering the feedback you received. I think this is such a nice gesture. Great job!
Oh how I WISH we had these for our England and Hawaii trips with our little sweet pea!! Great idea! Now I kinda wish she were coming with us to Denmark to, so we could have an excuse to use these!!
I love this idea!!
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Thank you so so much for sharing this! I have been anxiously preparing for our flight to CA with my 20 month old daughter... who is spunky, adventurous, and very active! My mom and I made a bunch of these for the plane ride, and I already feel TONS better knowing we will be armed with treats for fellow passengers! You are a life saver! :)
I love this idea so much! I am taking my 10 month on a flight from Canada to England in a couple weeks and I really want to download this.
I'm having trouble though, it keeps saying I have to pay for it? How can I get this download for free? Or can I?
@justanothermummyblog: i had no problem with a direct download to my computer (though you may need to sign up for a free scribd account). if you need me to send you the file, please e-mail with your contact info.
Love this! I have a baby on the way and have to take her on a plane just a few weeks after she is born.. so this is a great idea!
Love it. Sharing with my readers! I work for an airline and I know this will be well received! Handing these out will guarantee a fuss free flight right? Isnt that the way?
Such a great idea! I modified it a little bit and I don't have as cute of font as you do, but I'm planning on using on our trip to WA next week. Thanks again for sharing! Great blog!
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