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Updated Feb 10, 2012

Q: Going to Disney but Need Some Advice....    —Naugatuck, CT

"Hey ladies, we are surprising my 4 soon-to-be 5 year old son with a trip to Disney for his b-day and we are very exci..."

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i took my daughter when she was 4 and I had no problems. Make sure you take snacks on the plane, try to get her to eat them while taking off and landing and you should...

Oh, you will have a blast. No need for booster on the plane. I suggest gum or lollipop for the plane. Also bring some activities with you for the plane ride. Either so...

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Q: Airline Security Q and Tips for Traveling with 12 Mo. Old Non-walker    —Holliston, MA

"DH and I will be traveling next week with our 7 and 6 year old girls and 1 year old son. The girls are good traveler..."

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You can bring liquids through in the diaper bag greater than 4 oz. In Boston they just request that you put them in the bin sepeartely and declare that they are for t...

Hi B., 12 months is a tough age to travel. "All the urge to move, but no brain" as my hubby used to say. But 3 hours isn't too bad. I would bring lots of food.... ...

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Q: International Travel with 11 Month Old    —Elizabeth, NJ

"Hello! My husband and I are planning a trip to Greece in September. Our baby will be 11 months old at the time and I ..."

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The flight to Greece is grueling. I would get baby a seat you will all be happier. I have flown internationally with my children. Use your carseat, change diaper...

Definitely get a seat for your little one, otherwise you will have to deal with a squirming or sleeping baby the entire flight, which gets very tiring. I just flew se...

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Q: Early Flyers?    —Akron, OH

"I am thinking about traveling with my new baby, but not sure when to go. He is 6 wks now, and i'm not going too soon..."

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Just remember that the baby needs to be nursing/feeding during takeoff and landing so that his/her ear pressure can equalize.(Just like we chew gum or keep swallowing ...

My older son was 3 months old when we traveled. You nurse on the way up and down to help their ears adjust and he'll probably fall asleep while nursing anyhow. Don't...

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Q: Gate Checking    —Blue Bell, PA

"Hi Everybody - We are traveling in a few weeks to California with two children. We bought a seat for my 3 year o..."

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We just flew last month with our 4 month old son & kept the stroller (snap-n-go) & the carseat to check at the gate. We had no trouble checking any of the things. We...

HI, I have flown a few times with my children.. I usually take the stroller/carseat to the gate with me, they will put a tag on it and give it to you when you arrive....

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Q: How to Travel with Car Seat.    —Austin, TX

"Happy Holiday Moms, My family is planning a trip up north in March for a few days. My daughter will be 25 months a..."

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I am not exactly sure what your plans are, but if you are renting a car you can also (usually) rent a car seat from the rental company. That is what we did on our las...

They sell a travel bag for the seats. I have one and we have traveled with our Britex many times with no problems.

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Q: Airplane Travel with a 14 Month Old    —Denver, CO

"HI Ladies- I need advice! My husband and I will be travelling with our 3 kids, ages 7,5 and 14 months to California n..."

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Two things come to mind C., First, don't take the 14 m.o. onto the plane until last call, get the wiggles out much as possible before being 'trapped'. (Did this with...

If you are flying within 3 hours of naptime skip having him do it and he may fall asleep on the plane. Mine always did due to the sound I think of the engine. I woul...

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Q: Seeking Travel Tip for a 9 Month Old (Plane, Hotel, Time Change, Etc.)    —Evanston, IL

"Hi! My husband, son, and I are going to my brother's wedding in Santa Barbara, CA, in a few weeks. Its my son's firs..."

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I have two sons ages 4 and 2 1/2 and I travel alone with the 2 of them very frequently. I agree with everything everyone else wrote, and would also emphasize that the...

We just flew to Florida with our 9 mo. old daughter for her 1st flight, and it was way easier than I thought it would be. She went to sleep as we were taxiing and sle...

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Q: Going on a Plane with 5 Month Old for 5 1/2 Hour Flight    —Los Angeles, CA

"My son is being baptised in New Jersey next Sunday, May 20th. We live in Los Angeles, but are having the baptism in ..."

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I just went on a 3 1/2 hour plane flight with my five month old. I would agree with the sucking on a bottle or pacifier during takeoff or and landing. My daughter was ...

My doctor had me give my son (at 5 months before a flight from LA to Hawaii) a pediacare decongestent to prevent any inner ear discomfort. Bonus side effect, they get...

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Q: Fear of Flying    —Arlington, VA

"Hi Moms, I am hoping you can help me out on this one. I have a horrible fear of flying. It seems to stem from the g..."

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Contact the airlines, many still offer classes. Also take chamomile to help you stay calm, and tell your husband, I'll get there but on the flight your on your own wi...

My neighbors found this website helpful. http://www.airsafe.com/issues/fear.htm

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