I read this thread with interest as I am taking the first flight with my two and a half year old in 3 weeks. Only a fairly short hop LHR > BCN but it's causing me a little anxiety as his Mum adn I will have to try and keep him entertained for a couple of hours without the luxury of the living room to run around in. Our thoughts are on taking a portable DVD player a couple of toy cars and some pencils to draw with. Anybody got any tips on things they've seen other parents use on aircraft to keep the kids happy. I'm only sad that I won't be able to take him up the the flight deck like my father used to