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Updated May 24, 2013

Q: Travel with Infant    —Utica, MI

"Hi there! We are thinking about taking a weekend trip this summer with our daughter (now 3 months, will be 4-5 months..."

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Hey J., Our son is 6 months old and has traveled about 200 miles to my mom's house. The first time we did it he was 5 weeks old. The best bet is to leave at bedtime. W...

Hi J.. we took a trip to chicago with my (then) 5 month old twins. We went by Amtrak train, which was cheaper than driving and parking.BONUS: the train had a bathroom ...

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Q: Disney Vacation Club    —Lynwood, CA

"Hello Moms is anyone familiar with Disney Vacation Club?"

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M., what do you want to know about it? If you're thinking of buying with them, I DEFINITELY recommend you buy it from someone selling THEIR portion... If you buy direc...

My hubby and I toured the main property at Disney world, Saratoga springs, when we were there a couple years ago. It was amazing! So beautiful! The only reason we did ...

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Q: Your Sage Travel Advice and Tips Needed!    —Fort Worth, TX

"Hey mamas, I’m going to Washington, D.C. in a week with my 10 month-old (a future lil’ Supreme Court justice) and ..."

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They make formula ready to use in small cans. Babies-R-Us carries it and some grocery stores. Make sure you bring a blanket for your son on the airplane. (it can get c...

Invest in ziplock bags to pack and protect. I even pack my underware in ziplock so if they search my luggage, it will be less embarassing. Make sure to take enough t...

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Q: Stroller for Big Kids    —Brandon, FL

"My son out grew his Jeep Stroller about a year ago. Since then we've had no luck finding one that we could use just f..."

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Instep Jogging stroller! A-Maze-Ing!!!! LOVE IT, I reccomend it to everyone! I had the single, then upgraded to the double, my almost 6 year old is 60 lbs and my almo...

Thanks for posting T., I have been wondering the same thing recently (big girl stroller, in my case). I haven't found one yet that I wanted to invest in, but I will ch...

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Q: Suggestions Needed - Fly vs Driving and Looking for a Driving Planning Site    —Brooklyn, MI

"Hi Everyone! My mom called me today to see if I would be interested in going to Florida in March to stay with a now ..."

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It will be quite a bit cheaper to drive... you have to buy airfare x3 people.. + rent a car car seats... driving will save you money even considering that you w...

We drove to Florida with our 1 and 2 year olds (at the time). I really liked driving because I could pack everything and anything I wanted for the kids and we could h...

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Q: Camping Follow-Up    —Minneapolis, MN

"I noticed the discussion about tents and it prompted me to ask...for those of you in the Mpls-St.Paul area who camp, ..."

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Willow River State Park in Wisconsin is AWESOME! We are going there in June. It's about an hour and a half from the Cities give or take. It is a full on State Park ...

Within the Three Rivers Park district, there are three parks you can camp at. There is Baker Park, Carver Park and Cleary Lake Park. All three are great places. htt...

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Q: List    —Naperville, IL

"I need help with some kind of list of things to not forget and need to pack. This is the first time we are going on ..."

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T., my suggestion... if you are scatterbrained like me (I have post it notes all over the place!) keep a pen and paper handy throughout the course of a week, and r...

I second Jennifer's advice, just keep some paper handy, a "master list" so to speak, and add on to it whenever you realize that whatever you have in your hand would be...

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Q: Camping with Little Ones and Pregnancy    —Inver Grove Heights, MN

"My husband really wants to take the kids camping this summer. I am 22 weeks pregnant and we have 2 daughters. Our gir..."

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My daughter's always been fine with camping but she's a easy going adaptable child. My only recommendation is to get a air mattress for your husband and you if you...

It sounds like you might have your hands full. Considering this sounds like your first time camping with little kids, I guess I'd be more worried about whether you an...

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Q: Toddler Travelling Crib???    —Nashua, NH

"I guess I am wondering what other Moms do in terms of a crib for their toddlers when they travel. My daughter is now..."

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if you are staying at a hotel you can ask if they have cribs - many of them do - sometimes there is a small fee for the crib.

I can't speak for them myself, but One Step Ahead carries inflatable beds for toddlers that have the bumper on the sides so they don't roll places. I was thinking abo...

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Q: Travelling for the First Time with 18 Month Old    —Westfield, NJ

"I am looking for suggestions for taking my 18-month old on an airplane for the first time. It's a 4 hour flight. Also..."

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Hi C., You'll do great! Don't underestimate the power of the newness of going on an airplane. My two-year old son has traveled extensively since he was four month...

you'll be fine. Bring an extra set of clothes for the baby and yourself. If your child watches any TV, then I would bring a DVD player with a couple of great DVDs, thi...

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