Tips to Manage Kids in Plane

I know how dificult it is to manage kid,while on board.I have faced it,here are my few ideas i can think of
It will be helpful for person traveling alone with a kid 

1. You can take ipod ,loading their favorite songs and rhymes.Make sure you have charged it fully.
2. Take their favorite toys,which are small and handy
3. Take their favorite books depending on child's age.
4. Make them sleep,most of the time.
5. when they get bored of all these things ,you can divert them saying stories.
6. Try getting aisle seat,while getting boarding pass,since you need to go restrooms often to change diapers for the kid.
7. If the child starts crying and not consoled for any of these,you ask for a candy from air hostess,but use this as a last asthiram.