Reader Question: Covering an In Flight Bassinet

I just got a question from a reader about how to cover an in-flight bassinet to shield it from flickering lights and video screens. I'll admit, I'm stumped. Does anybody have a clever idea about the best way to do this?

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5 comments | Posted on May 17, 2012 | Save to del.icio.us

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  1. Nicola

    May 17, 2012 at 11:31 p.m.

    Fly a different airline! There are many airlines who still have the individual tv screens and they usually come out of the armrest rather than being stuck to the wall in the bulkhead. Check out the airline's website for the amenities. I suggest foreign airlines, they also offer free wine to celebrate when the kids finally fall asleep! I suggest Emirates, South African, British airways, Thai, and even some Continental planes (transatlantic/pacific flights out of Newark and Houston) still have individual screens. Emirates so far has been the best airline with kids, they even give you toys and baby food and will play with your kids to give you a bit of a break, great if you are flying solo!

  2. Colleen Lanin

    http://www.travelmamas.com/
    May 18, 2012 at 8:17 p.m.

    Yes! Cover the baby with a Breathable Baby blanket! www.BreathableBaby.com.

  3. Crystal

    http://www.touringtots.com/
    May 23, 2012 at 4:49 p.m.

    Just flew on Lufthansa yesterday and they attached a 'shade' on the bassinet that shielded the babes face. Otherwise one of those light gauze blankets rigged somehow?!

  4. kate

    June 25, 2012 at 1:55 p.m.

    I'm taking Velcro dots and using them to put a light blanket over the bassinet so it is darker and I get more chance of some sleep ..... Fingers crossed

  5. tmccain

    November 16, 2012 at 2:14 p.m.

    Use a snoozeshade...they sell them on amazon, ebay, etc...they block out 94% of light, uv rays, and are made of black mesh so very breathable...they make them to fit over car seats, strollers, travel cots, etc...the one for car seats would probablly fit an airline bassinette pretty well...

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