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Updated Feb 13, 2012

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: Advice About Taking Train    —Hudson, MA

"Hey we are going to Philadelphia for thanksgiving and are contemplating riding the train. I like the idea of not hav..."

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You can skip some of the equipment if you can find a rental business at your destination. When I visited my sister in MN with my then-one-year-old, I rented a crib an...

Amtrak has a luggage limit, I think it is 1 piece per person. Best to check on their website. H.

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Q: Air Travel with a 2 Yr Old & Motion Sickness???    —Manchester, NH

"Hi there, I am flying for about 3-4 hr flight with my 2 yr old daughter. I'm nervous because I don't have a DVD p..."

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I don't know about the motion sickness, but a little magnadoodle, books and playdoh keep my DD entertained for hours on a plane. Good luck!

I would suggest giving her 1.5-2 teaspoons of childrens Benadryl about a half an hour before the flight. This should make he sleep peacefully thru the flight. My pedia...

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Q: Loking for Help on Travel Ideas    —Temple, NH

"Need help on what i should pack for a 2 1/2 yo. We are going buy car and leaving tomorrow night. I don't really know ..."

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I try to keep a bag right next to her chair with a couple of choices. My daughter has always liked those magnetic books/boxes and books. The videos also work great. ...

We just took a 27 hour trip from Connecticut to Florida wiht a 2 year old, 3 year old and a 4 year old. I have been making this trip since the 4 year old was a newbo...

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Q: Easy Umbrella Stroller?    —Rowley, MA

"Hi Moms - we are going on vaca with the family in a few weeks and I am wondering if anyone can recommend a good, but ..."

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If you buy a cheap one you get what you pay for. I have gone through several cheap umbrella strollers and finally got smart and purchased a maclaren they are easy to u...

I bought the graco ipo stroller about 6 months ago. I loved my big stroller, but often found it too bulky. I had the babies r us stroller - I'm 5'9 and it was useless ...

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Q: My 6 Month Old Hates Riding in the Car    —Suncook, NH

"I have a 6 month little boy who used to be a wonderful car rider...However, now he absolutely hates it...I can get hi..."

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I would adjust my mirror so he could see me in his in the back seat and talk to him. At first he would just get mad and cry more. After awhile he would watch me and re...

Hi K.!!I went threw that w/my son Landon he was 4months and it lasted about 3-4wks!!He HATED the car!!He would cry to the point of choking!!He was ok for the first 5-1...

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Q: Travel by Auto Train???    —Brockton, MA

"I am planning on traveling to Florida by Auto Train in September. We are driving from Boston to VA to take the train...."

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Hi K.! I have not done it myself, but my parents just went in Feb. My mother was extremely impressed by the train and found it to be comfortable. She said there wer...

We have done this trip several times, and enjoyed it very much. The kids think it's cool how the beds and bathroom work! I will say that the rocking of the train can...

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Q: Toddler Safety    —Brockton, MA

"i was wondering if any one had a soultion for a toddler climbing out of the pack-n-play. my daughter has climbed out..."

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Moving your child to a regular bed sounds like a good idea to me. But you should also teach your child not to get out of the bed unless you are present to keep them cl...

My daughter climbed out of the crib at 15 months and the pack and play about 2 days later. While we shopped for the big girl bed we put her crib mattress in her play ...

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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: Looking for a Car Seat/booster Seat for Overseas Travel to Asia.    —Boston, MA

"I will be traveling to Hong Kong and Taiwan later on this year with my husband and son. My son will be 3 1/2 y.o. at..."

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If you are concerned about being able to restrain him, would he go for something like a sling. You could tie him into you then without worrying about him getting loos...

Ok... so the carseat tech in me is going to suggest this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KCV61U/ref=pd_cp_ba_1?pf_rd_p=278285601&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=20...

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