Need Advice: 11-Hour Direct Flight vs. Boston Layover with a 7-Month-Old
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice because I’m feeling really confused.
I’ll be traveling alone from Ireland to San Francisco with my 7-month-old baby. I have two flight options:
A direct flight that’s about 11 hours.
A flight with a layover: around 6 hours to Boston, then a 4-hour layover, followed by another 7-hour flight to San Francisco.
I’m trying to figure out which would be easier with a baby. Is breaking up the journey worth it, or am I just creating more problems for myself with the extra airport time, boarding twice, and another flight?
If you’ve traveled long-haul alone with a baby, which option would you choose and why?
I’d also really appreciate any tips or tricks for making the journey easier—whether it’s feeding, sleeping, changing diapers, keeping baby entertained, getting through security, or anything else you wish you’d known before flying.
I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed, so any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. Thank you!