In Reply to: Tips needed for the 1am flight please posted by Tuberose on Saturday, 27. January 2007 at 14:54 Bali Time:
at 12 and being the girl I met I would hardly think one night will cause unbearable stress. Wouldn't recommend giving her any type drug and if she does stay awake during the flight we are only talking 4hrs and am sure she will sleep in the car from the airport to your home once you land then an hour or so later she can be in her own bed. Started taking my daughter overseas at 9 months and maybe lost a half day here and there catching up when she mist a nights sleep but would rather a bit of a whingy kid for a few hours than giving her any drugs. This is just my opinion and I realise with very young children it can be stressful on long haul late night flights but think at 12 she and you will manage the one night just fine. Jacqui