check in. What about a light pushchair that you can take to the aircraft if he gets tired? Keep him with you at all times and put a name card in his pocket. Put something distinctive on him such as a bright coloured cap. 2 Take distractions for the aircraft, lollypops and a drink for takeoff and landing. Tell an attendant to watch him when you go to the bathroom on flight or go beforehand. 3 Some people are comfortable using crche facilities etc abroad. Are these staff checked thoroughly etc, one can never be sure. 4 Is he sleeping in the same room as you, is the room child friendly with a very high balcony wall etc 5 What will you do in the evenings? Spain is great for children and routines can be changed such that you both have a siesta in the afternoon so that he can dine out with you in the evening rather than you getting a sitter. I have listed things that I would want to know about as a mother, you may add to the list. It's really to give you an idea of what her fears may be. The long and short of it is to keep him safe and with you at all times. Perhaps agree to give her a phone call when you get there and just for 5 mins at the end of each day so that she is reassured. It is understandable for her to be nervous. In