Ok. I get it. Some kids get wired on Benadryl. Then don’t give it to them. But please don’t go the ‘drugging the kid’ route with 1/2-1 teaspoon of Benadryl for those who do well on it. It is relatively innocuous (for those who don’t have a reaction) and it helps the child. The term ‘drugging’ used to apply to DRUGS. Benadryl worked for my kid when he got fussy and he was much happier on long flights. And crying himself out only dehydrated him and that came with it’s own set of problems.
Seriously Scotswife, I do wish you luck. Nobody enjoys a fussy kid (including Mom) especially with all the restrictions now in place for flying. Bring lots of toys and you can get snacks, drinks and food after you pass through security. My last word. I’m out of here.
my only intention is to show not everyone’s situation is the same.
What works for some people may not work at all for others.
It never hurts to give a struggling parent the benefit of the doubt.
Judgement and harsh words don’t help the situation.
I’m sure there is policy that if a child is being too disruptive, and the plane is still on the ground - the parents are asked to delay to another flight?
Regardless - that is not the situation here.
The stewardess claimed she had been threatened - when apparantly that wasn’t true.
I’m sure that even you could have handled hearing a child say “bye bye plane” ???