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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Taking 4 Mo Old to Beach for First time..any Advice?    —Stephens City, VA

"We are leaving for the beach for a week with our 4 mo old little boy and I was wondering if there is any advice you a..."

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I found a bathing suit that covers the legs and arms and is made from an SPF 50 material. It is called splashkins by MadMax. So much is covered up by it that there is ...

Hi Noelle, Have a blast. The one item I wish I'd known about previously that's great for the beach...baby powder! It's great at removing the sticky sand. I keep r...

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Q: Camping with a 22 Month Old    —Woodland, CA

"I have a very active, outdoor-loving 22 month old that we are taking camping for the first time at the end of this mo..."

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First, look online at the many camping lists. They always help me to pack. Second, as already mentioned you are camping things will be slightly different and just tr...

Oh how fun! We started taking our son camping when he was less than a year old...he is now 3. We like "Swy Flotter" natural bug spray, it is made entirely of natur...

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Q: Does Anyone Have a Sit 'N Stroll Car Seat Stroller    —Woodbridge, NJ

"Ladies, I need to buy a car seat for my daughter she just turned 14 mo and still uses her infant seat as it can be us..."

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I have two for both my kids. At one point I was travelling 1Xper month on a plane by myself. They are GREAT if you are flying and using them in the car. After that,...

We have had one since my daughter was 8 months old. We love it and have used it on many cross country and international flights. It really helped us that we had one ...

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Q: Car Seats and Travel    —Albertville, MN

"My family will be traveling to Mexico this winter and there will be 2 toddlers going that are still in car seats. Ren..."

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I would take the car seats that fold flat like the other ladie suggested. i have seen them in target and walmart. No sense taking a risk if you don't have to. Plus ...

I am a MOMS Club member. One of the other moms has this car seat that also doubles as a stroller. They have used it on their travels - even airplanes. They really l...

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Q: Leaving Baby for a Week...Is That Okay?    —Macomb, MI

"Hello, My husband's boss just bought a huge condo in Miami and is offering to let us stay there for a week in July..."

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I can see how this would be a hard decision to make. How are Grandma & Grandpa? Are they able to handle your daughter for a week? I would leave my baby (and I h...

you know what's best for your child, if you feel comfortable leaving her with grandma and grandpa i'm sure she will be fine. Also, the drive from Miami to Disney is a...

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Q: Camping with a Toddler    —Fitchburg, MA

"I'm planning to do some tent camping with my toddler this summer, and I'm looking for advice about what to bring, wha..."

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I have done lots of camping over the years, it's great i love being in the great outdoors. my suggestion is that you do a trial run. you and your toddler could camp ou...

Hi C., We have been tent camping with my son since he was just an infant, now 4 years old. This year will be the first time camping for my 9 month old daughter. I...

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Q: Tips for Disney with Young Kids    —Ada, MI

"Hi There, My parents are taking my whole family to Disney in a few weeks. This is awesome, except that my kids ar..."

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Hi I went to Disney when my girls were 4 and 1. I brought lots of snacks and drinks. I did bring a stroller for my little one, but rented a double stroller for my ol...

My sister just took a trip in May to Disney with her 2-1/2 year old (with severe food allergies to milk, egg, peanut - and other food sensitivities) and her 5 month ol...

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Q: Disney Florida    —South Elgin, IL

"We are taking our not quite 5 year old to disney for the first time next week and i was wondering if anyone had any g..."

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Hi! We went in April with our 4.5 yr. old and 2 yr old. They LOVED it! Favorites of our 4.5 yr old were - breakfast with the characters (you make reservations for t...

Buy the food package!!! It's well worth the money.

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Q: Need Suggestions for Sleeping Options When Traveling    —Leadville, CO

"We're at the in between stage where my 2 year old is sleeping in his crib at home but getting too big for a pack 'n p..."

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We bought a toddler air mattress from One Step Ahead that is great. Has curved up sides so they can't fall out and I would venture to say our kids will use it until th...

Go to www.onestepahead.com. They have great solutions!

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Q: Disneyland    —Dublin, CA

"I have been thinking about planning a trip to Disneyland this year. But I'm not sure if my daughter is too young. S..."

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Personally I think 2 years old is to young to appreciate and even remember the visit. I waited until my son was 6 and we stayed at the Paradise Pier Hotel. I was rea...

Hi there. I'm a mom of three, 6,4,1. My husband just took our 6 and 4 year old sons to Disneyland for the first time this past fall. We knew that going before they ...

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