Indian couple distributes ‘comfort kits’ to fellow passengers ahead of their baby’s first flight

The note read: “Hello, kind stranger! My name is Jeremiah, and today is my first-ever flight! Since I’m only 6 months old, I might get a little cranky- My ears might pop, my tummy might feel funny, and I may express my feelings very loudly and dramatically (I’m told that’s called crying). As a small sorry for any in-flight drama, please enjoy these earplugs and chocolates to make your trip to Bangalore sweeter. Thank you for your patience, and promise to work on my travel manners on my next trip! With love (and maybe a few wails), Jeremiah.”

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While many people on social media applauded the gesture, not all passengers on the flight were as understanding. The father mentioned that despite their efforts, they received some “hate stares” throughout the journey. He noted that the man seated right next to them didn’t even open the packet or read the note and remained visibly irritated the entire flight.

Reacting to the post, one Redditor said, “Manners are rare in Delhi. You are one of a kind in this town.” Another wrote, “That’s sweet. But people who occupy public spaces thinking that kids won’t be a part of it are beyond me. Kids being disrespectful and loud is different from infants wailing due to cabin pressure. It wouldn’t hurt to have empathy for the child and parents.”

Others felt that while the gesture was kind, it wasn’t necessary. “Though I appreciate how thoughtful you are, I feel this is unnecessary. Babies are gonna cry. People need to be understanding. We can’t expect a barely 6-month-old to not cry. It’s a public space after all. Fly private if you don’t want certain people (kids) around yourself. I won’t be ever apologising for it,” another individual wrote.

Despite some cold reactions from passengers, the IndiGo flight crew and even the pilot loved the idea. The pilot stepped out to take photos with the family and offered them biscuits as a small token of appreciation.

This isn’t the first time parents have taken such an approach to ease travel concerns. A few months ago, a mother on a 10-hour flight from South Korea to the United States of America handed out goody bags filled with candy, gum, and earplugs to over 200 passengers in case her four-month-old got fussy mid-air.