Just yesterday, a United Airlines flight had to return to the gate after taxiing because a very pregnant mother struggled to calm her crying two-year-old. A fellow passenger shared the experience on social media, shedding light on the ordeal.
Meet Jessica Miller
Jessica was seven months pregnant and traveling with her energetic toddler. Boarding a plane while pregnant and managing a toddler is no easy feat. And no, toddlers do not come with an “off switch”—if only it were that simple! Unfortunately, a flight attendant seemed to think otherwise.
The entire flight was delayed for over an hour just to retrieve Jessica’s bag. I think I speak for everyone on board when I say they would have preferred to endure a few minutes of crying rather than sit through that long delay. It’s simply unacceptable to treat parents of young children this way. Not too long ago, a family was removed from a US Airways flight because a toddler was playfully kicking his feet into the aisle. Can we please not make this a common occurrence, dear flight attendants?
A Personal Experience
My son was usually a fantastic flyer—until that one fateful trip. He got carsick on the way to the airport and was already feeling miserable before we even boarded. Initially calm, my usually well-behaved child suddenly transformed into a wailing whirlwind as we began to taxi. It was a nightmare. The passenger next to me grumbled something like, “This should be fun.” Ugh! I had already used up a bottle of calming tricks by the time we took off, so I was at a loss. Then, out of nowhere, a flight attendant appeared, smiling and offering to warm a bottle or assist in any way she could. It was a lifesaver. I later sent a heartfelt note to Jet Blue, thanking that wonderful flight attendant who helped me while I was covered in vomit, milk, and tears.
Understanding Parents
It’s infuriating when people say, “I don’t mind toddlers; it’s the parents that annoy me.” If a parent is genuinely trying to soothe their child, there should be some understanding. And really, warning a pregnant mom to keep her toddler quiet? Until someone invents a foolproof method for doing that, let’s all try to remember that sometimes, it’s just not possible.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, let’s strive for a little more compassion towards parents traveling with young children. After all, we’re all just trying to make our journeys smoother—one flight at a time.
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