I’ll need to do several coast to coast flights with my 4 yo. We don’t do a lot of screen time. iPad? Kindle? Something else? I want movies and games. Is the mini worth it? Just... (more)
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posted June 27th, 2022 at 8:36am in Toddler
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- This post has been deleted. 6-27-2022 8:40am
- Lol and then our screen is broken and I have to deal with my kid for six hours. No thanks. 6-27-2022 8:40am
- I don't think I have ever been on a plane with a broken screen but go buy yourself something really expensive then. 6-27-2022 8:42am
- np do you not fly much? More than once have been told screens were not operational, sometimes have been offered an iPad instead but wouldn't count on it 6-27-2022 8:43am +1 like
- I fly plenty. Haven't encountered it. Go buy a nice new ipad then. Doesn't bother me if you spend the money. 6-27-2022 8:44am -1 dislike
- Im not OP just giving my experience as a flyer (and parent) 6-27-2022 8:45am
- I fly plenty. Haven't encountered it. Go buy a nice new ipad then. Doesn't bother me if you spend the money. 6-27-2022 8:44am -1 dislike
- LOL so she doesn't want to take your advice so you have to be a nasty bitch? sheesh 6-27-2022 8:44am
- So don't 6-27-2022 8:45am -1 dislike
- Last January we had to change airlines and ended up on one with no screens even though I booked screens. 6-27-2022 8:44am
- np do you not fly much? More than once have been told screens were not operational, sometimes have been offered an iPad instead but wouldn't count on it 6-27-2022 8:43am +1 like
- So this, do not rely on that (but will probably be ok). Why of the devices, plus a bag full of distractions (dollar store craft aisle can work if pieces are not too small). 6-27-2022 8:42am
- I don't think I have ever been on a plane with a broken screen but go buy yourself something really expensive then. 6-27-2022 8:42am
- NP itda. I've been on some without screens and 4 yo aren't choosing their own show on the grid. 6-27-2022 8:41am +1 like
- ^^op, we fixed my older one (the screen) and gave to younger ds and I got a new one. it was worth the price for the fix 6-27-2022 8:42am +1 like
- They don't work on landing and takeoff - and sometimes waiting for takeoff is an hour. 6-27-2022 8:44am +2 likes
- The horror!!!! 6-27-2022 8:44am -2 dislikes
- you sound really old and annoying. don't answer posts about young kids, Gladys 6-27-2022 8:45am
- This seems like an extreme reaction. 6-27-2022 8:45am
- right? 3rd time she's been bitchy bc OP and other Ors don't agree w/her 6-27-2022 8:46am
- It can be a horror for other passengers if unhappy kid fusses...good parents have distractions 6-27-2022 8:47am
- The horror!!!! 6-27-2022 8:44am -2 dislikes
- OLD LADY DELETES HER RESPONSE lol 6-27-2022 8:48am
- iPad. Worth the extra money. We had a kindle and switched to iPads. So much easier for kids to navigate and to download content on 6-27-2022 8:50am
- Lol and then our screen is broken and I have to deal with my kid for six hours. No thanks. 6-27-2022 8:40am
- Maybe a mini in one of those foam holders with handles, plus kid headphones. And practice ahead of time teaching your kid not to yell when the headphones are on : ) 6-27-2022 8:45am +1 like
- I am still trying to train dh in indoor voices. I think it might be hopeless. 6-27-2022 8:47am
- This. The kid will love it. 6-27-2022 8:52am
- Nintendo Switch! 6-27-2022 8:46am
- We were on a flight last month with broken screens (JetBlue). iPad for the win. Buy a really good thick kiddy case and screen protector 6-27-2022 8:52am
- yes, I'll go the whole nine yards. We have to fly back and forth about every other month so it will be worth the price 6-27-2022 8:59am
- the case is great w/the stand etc NP 6-27-2022 9:03am
- yes, I'll go the whole nine yards. We have to fly back and forth about every other month so it will be worth the price 6-27-2022 8:59am
- We just flew Alaska air and there were no screens, they provide free access to movies etc but you need your own device. Not sure how common this is, haven't flown much recently. 6-27-2022 9:05am