Do you mind sitting beside a mother and baby on an airplane on a long ass flight (8+ hours)? Why/why not?

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MCheetah · Accepted Answer

Yes! F*cking HATE it! It's so f*cking inconsiderate! "I have a baby, so that gives me the right to annoy and piss off everyone else, cause being a mother means I also can get away with being an asshole!"

I'm not trying to get angry but I've only ever been on two flights in my life, and this was the flight I took to get to South Korea; 17 hours long! Worse off, she wasn't even supposed to be there! I had booked my seats online and specifically chose a mid-aisle seat that had two empty seats next to it. No one was supposed to be sitting next to me. But she chose to swap her seat out and have her f*cking baby kicking me constantly, anyway! With a dirty unchanged diaper. Just an inconsiderate f*ck of a person! She wasn't even Ghetto trash either; she was Chinese or Vietnamese or something.

At one point, she tried asking me in broken English, if she could switch seats with me, because mine was closer to the window. I death-glared at her, and said nothing until she turned around. I know me saying this makes me come off like an asshole, but you have no idea how pissed off I was at that whole flight. I already dislike (not going to say "hate") babies, I truly do.

Oh, and by the way, the airline didn't have WIFI, either! And they wanted to charge you $15 to watch a movie on these extra tiny headrest monitors that seemed like they were made in the 90s. So, couldn't even use internet the whole time, either!

I swear, if I didn't have to start a job soon, I'd have rather taken a ship to South Korea... From the East Coast US. So that includes sailing through the Panama Canal and across the entire Pacific Ocean. Maybe two weeks long. I'd much rather have done that, that f*cking nightmare of an airplane ride!

Seriously, that was one of the most annoying experiences I ever had to deal with in my life, and I grew up in Philadelphia, the worst city in America. I could barely even sleep. Like I said, the lady wasn't even supposed to be in the seat next to me! She just chose to steal it because she didn't want the middle seat she booked with her husband.

bobby_bush_eater · Accepted Answer

No I don't mind. I can't imagine how difficult and tiring being a mother can be especially with a new born. I can sleep through anything and the last thing this mother needs is shit from me because her baby is crying. Planes suck, the pressure hurts my ears and I'm aware of what's going on. The baby isn't, be nice and give the mother a break.

sunflower00 · Accepted Answer

I’d rather not, and it also depends how the kid is acting.

Personally I have emetophobia and as a result unfortunately I get super anxious when I’m around kids as they tend to be ill more and lack hygiene (not their fault, they can’t really understand it that much yet). This means I would be really anxious the whole time. However, I would not say anything! That’s a me problem.

If the kid is behaving badly, then I would be so frustrated and annoyed, but again I wouldn’t say anything as the mother is probably mortified. Kids can be difficult. It’s impossible to get my little brother (3) to sit still that long and be calm no matter what we do!

If the mother is obnoxious, thinks it’s ok, ignores her kid, etc. then I would be even more annoyed, but again wouldn’t say anything because I would feel too awkward

NurseMel4 · Accepted Answer

I don’t mind, I like babies and usually they’re fairly we behaved. 2-3Yo much worse in my opinion.

RavVid · Answer

It is not just airplanes and mothers. One of the worst was on a long ass 8+ hours train journey. The mother and baby sat down beside me and it didn't stop crying from the start to the finish. The mom didn't care - she was entitled.

The worst experience was on a non-stop flight from Melbourne to London - that's 24 hrs straight in a tin can. In the seat beside me was a big ass guy who wanted my seat as well as the one he paid for. Big ass guys are far worse than entitled moms with crying baby. He seemed unable to grasp the concept of boundaries no matter how often they were explained to him by me or a flight attendant.

exitseven · Answer

I have not been on a plane in 30 years. After 9/11 with all the lines and security and cavity searches it just seemed like too much trouble. 30 years ago there were only 5 people to an aisle and there was plenty of room to stretch out. Now I guess the planes are like cattle cars. There are no in flight meals either , maybe a bag of pretzels if you are lucky. And now they make you wear masks and if you don't some busybody gets in your face and you have to punch his lights out. who the hell would pay money for that?

TrillXHippy · Answer

Why? I’ve been working with kids for years now and I have seen a lot of kids cry mainly because they don’t want their parents to leave them and sometimes because they don’t want to leave when they’re told that it times to go.
Why not? I’m not about to be on a plane for 1 second

TrueConfection · Answer

Not in the least. I love kids, I love babies. The adults on the other hand... Here's a picture of the entitled adult in front of me on my last flight:

Do you mind sitting beside a mother and baby on an airplane on a long ass flight (8+ hours)? Why/why not?

The adult woman to my left had her crusty bare feet up. 🤢🤢🤢

I'd prefer to sit with the moms and babies every time. ❤

whirled_up_girl · Answer

If they aren’t very good at calming their baby yes, it can be very annoying. What’s funny is I must have an interesting face to babies because when they see me smiling at them they get all quiet and mesmerized, or maybe they can’t figure out why the strange lady is smiling at them, lol. Yeah anyway, I don’t have kids but I don’t mind helping some poor mom if I can, sometimes it’s because the mom is to tense that the baby starts acting up.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Baby? Generally no. I mean a baby wants what it wants and can't take care of itself that's why it cries. I mean yeah it's not enjoyable but it is what it is. Now kids are another matter. Kids are kids. But SOME parents teach thier kids zero manners. Because they have zero manners themselves.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I mean I would rather not. But I don’t understand why some people get so angry about it. Yes it can be frustrating but I’m sure the mother is doing everything they can to try and calm the baby down.
In this day and age if you don’t own a pair of headphones or earbuds that you can pop in and drown the noise out, that’s on you 😭

Jay3344 · Answer

Just had that experience. Except they were behind me and the babies started crying around hour 4. Cried for about 1.5 hours straight to the point where people were looking around and wondering if everything was ok. Flight attendants even stepped in for a little. Apparently kids inner ears don’t like the pressure changes and it can be painful but antihistamines can help so people should prepare when on long flights with kids. Children’s strength drugs!

kellytheman · Answer

If it just a baby or a toddler I am okay as long she just doesn't sit there and time it out and trying to take care of it. If the kid is 5 years older and it having a temper tantrum that's want I can't handle I get really annoyed especially at the grocery store or Walmart.

Pleaznhim4me · Answer

I suppose there is worse. I’m not a huge fan. But if she is willing to let me help if the baby is crying then it usually works out better. I’m good with crying babies. Not mom or babies fault. Smelly people and annoying talkers are way worse.

normalice · Answer

It's fine. Every second is a helpful reminder of how many bullets I dodged by getting a vasectomy. Indeed, I would happily lend whatever assistance I could knowing that my help is temporary.

Smartman5 · Answer

No, it's okay, but if the baby is a grumpy baby who cries all the time, the journey will be difficult for you. other than that there is no problem. maybe on the contrary, the baby does not cry at all, behaves very well and you have a comfortable journey.

DermalPunch · Answer

Why are people so selfish and awful? I have plenty. Babies cry. It's annoying. So what. Don't go anywhere if life is irritating to you. You were once a baby. You cried and annoyed people. Stop being such self-absorbed assholes.

Fuentes · Answer

I would have ear phones and I would not mind cause I have a child she's ofc almost a teenager now pretty much but like I would not mind it. I drown children out & whenever I took planes I tool sleeping pills & knocked myself out and drink beer. So no way I would be bugged

dustybiker · Answer

When air pressure causes a baby pain the cries can be unnerving for anyone. Nature designs it that way.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Yes, I mind.  I know it's not easy for parents to handle their children while they travel.  But, my ears and my patience can only go so far.  That's why I get private cubicles in the plane.

LazerBean · Answer

I don't mind sitting next to a woman with a baby. I do mind sitting next to a woman with an insufferable child that is old enough to walk if they either cannot or will not control it though. Unfortunately that is more often the case.

Rosexøxø · Answer

I mind. I paid to travel, not be at a daycare center lol If the child, is super young, like a baby: I don't mind the crying. If they're old enough to have cute little conversations... also don't mind.

Mediterraneansoul · Answer

I have once on my way to Lithuania and the baby stopped breathing, I think because the poor thing had a chest issue and fighting didn't help. In the end, the flight attendants gave him oxygen and he started moving.

Avicenna · Answer

Welll, having been on long flights from Europe to Asia with two or three kids, I guess I could handle it.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

I would if I had to, but I'd prefer not to, as I'd rather have a relatively quiet flight and there's always a possibility the baby can start screaming it's head off.

Summeroflove · Answer

It really depends. It can be uncomfortable I suppose. But when I travel most of the time I’m with someone so I don’t have to worry about it.  I wouldn’t want to fly alone.

AddylynnNightingale · Answer

I have before and the baby behaved. The baby always behaved, sweet little things. But I still have earphones in and blast music so I tune out all the rest.

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't mind it...  I had a million cousins so I am used to that stuff, developed plenty of patience and tolerance early on... lol

Bethany22 · Answer

Depends on if the baby is crying a lot. If it is, then I'd wish to sit somewhere else

ZXCwWRQWz · Answer

Don't mind. Interesting convo. Prefer that to her and her baby sitting behind me where I can't do anything.

qwert1234 · Answer

I mean, I fly economy. I do not think I have a choice. But if I have, nope. I have noise cancelling headset, but I do not have vomit cancelling shirt.

Cherry234 · Answer

I love children, especially babies, but I probably would. Now I should consider getting noise canceling headphones jic lol.

J2ohhhhh · Answer

Let people get booze from duty free shop onboard and I won't have a single word against crying babies.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Been there, done that. It is not a problem for me.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Ummmmmm... maybe if you give me some high quality sound canceling earphones lol 😆

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Keep the kid reasonably silent - I won't mind or comment. Be a ''Karen'' - and see me coming for total war.

Apulu_Imback · Answer

I don't mind unless the child is screaming continuously without mother's attention.

Redstang88 · Answer

Yeah. Sorry, but the entire rest of the plane does not want to be subjected to your shrieking crotch goblin.

AsaKyo · Answer

I have never been on a plane in my life, but if it was to the Netherlands, I could grin and bare it

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Fuck all that. I drive to where I'm going. Barring overseas it's cheaper and faster.

bolverk · Answer

Not a problem with that as I've 'raised' four sisters and various nieces & nephews, and would be quite happy to give the parent a break.

Zolly99999 · Answer

Sure I don't mind.. they are babies and they can't help it. I'd rather sit next to a mother and baby then next to an annoying adult.

Pete671 · Answer

I'd look after the baby and give the mum a rest, babies fall asleep in my arms,,,

ZackBan · Answer

Had to do it recently and i kept asking myself if it's not too late for her to get an abortion.  That baby was spectacularly annoying. So no thanks if I can help it.

Havthrills · Answer

I don't mind at all. I did for 2 hours before. I had no issues with it.

TonightYouu · Answer

I don’t like children but I’m great with kids (better than most women actually) so it won’t be a problem

BlurryHaze · Answer

As much as I hate to hear a baby crying, noise cancelling gear then put up with it. Not much else you can do in that situation.

Jerre · Answer

No, i domnind sittingbnext to a mother and her baby on a long plane ride and most mothers know how to take care of their babies.

HaveNoName · Answer

I wouldn't change my seat but I would surely wish I was deaf.

Iron_Man · Answer

That’s gonna be tough all that crying right in my ear. I hope the mothers responsible

CubaPirate · Answer

I absolutely do. Babies shouldn't be able to fly long haul without their own seat out of respect for the child and their fellow passengers

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I really wish they had a 'kid's' and a 'fat people' section. I just wanna drink, stare out the window, and sleep... a great place to read a book.

AngryCarl · Answer

Yes but I'd suffer in silence until the baby pukes up on me.

JohnK123 · Answer

If the baby cries, the mom doesn’t care, or the baby throws stuff then I’d be mad

BLP11520 · Answer

I could handle it but I hate flying now adays

worldscolide · Answer

Yeah three places babies should not be welcome. Unless sedated, flights, movie theaters, and certain kinds of restaurants..

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No, I don't mind. Babies are cute. 😇

AmandaYVR · Answer

That would be torture.

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

It depends on her.

jimmy2 · Answer

Those are always a ouan in the butt

pizzalovershouse · Answer

No cuz baby criesvto much

Jackblue · Answer

It depends, some babies are very quiet.

Kelly6 · Answer

yes im ok with it too

TallAnon · Answer

I would hate it, but be understanding.

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