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Updated May 28, 2012

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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Q: Traveling to Peru    —Cranford, NJ

"Hi everyone! My husband and I have a good friend getting married in Lima next year. I'm unsure whether or not we sh..."

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As long as your son is healthy and doesn't show any signs of serious allergies, then take him! Ask your pediatrician if you can take a filled prescription for an anti...

HI A., A friend of mine just got back from Peru with her 1 and 4 year old children and husband. They went for vacation to the same places and really enjoyed with no i...

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Q: Portable Bedrail for Toddler    —Mount Laurel, NJ

"Hi Moms, I have a 3 year old who is outgrowing/has outgrown his pack n' play where he normally sleeps when we visit ..."

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If you put a futon mattress straight on the floor, it probably wouldn't be so bad. But - if you want portable bedrails, look here: http://www.mom4life.com/catalog.ph...

Hi L. - I bought both the inflatable bolters & the hide-away bed rails that fold down. The hide-away rails have mesh that my son enjoyed poking his fingers through, b...

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Q: Should I Take My Double Stroller to Disney??    —Blackwood, NJ

"I'm traveling to Disney next month with my two kids (ages 1.5 and 3.5). I recently bought the Maclaren Twin Triumph ..."

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I would check the web site, or even give them a call. The two singles may work better. Hubby may want to go on his own with one child for a while while you go off in t...

we go to disney every year, i have taken a peg perago side by side and havent had a problem through the park, we dont use the monorail we take the ferry. its definetl...

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Q: Travel Beds for 2 Year Olds?    —Hillsborough, NJ

"My daughter is 2 years old and still sleeps in a crib. We have a pack n play, but the guidelines say 35 inches and 3..."

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i;d imagine when you're visiting someone while traveling with little kids you just get the child to sleep with you. it will be for a few days, fun times for your daugh...

Hi T., sometimes during travels we just made bed for our daughter on the floor, near our bed. I think you could find few more blankets and some extra bed sheets. It's ...

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Q: Afraid of Going Away on Vacation- Will a Hypnotist Work?? or Valium?? or What?    —Scotch Plains, NJ

"I just get this panicky feeling when I think of going on a vacation. By car is ok.. on a plane-- I just get nervous...."

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Anxiety is tough. The best long-term solution is short-term therapy to learn relaxation techniques. Short-term... a plane ride is likely a better option b/c it tends...

im afraid of flying too. if you arent going to have the kids with you to look after, i would definitely take something. ask your doc for some valium or the like. i hav...

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Q: Traveling to Miami with Our 3 Yr Old. Do I Have to Bring a Car Seat?    —Westwood, NJ

"We are traveling this coming week to Miami. We plan on taking a cab from and to airport and hotel. We don't plan on r..."

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Why would you want to not bring a car seat? For convenience? Your child can use the seat on the plane then easily trasfer it to the cab. I would think that your chi...

For the safety of your child and it is the law, PLEASE bring a car seat. It is the other drivers out there you have to be careful of.

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Q: Looking for a Good Lightweight Stroller to Travel With    —Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

"I am looking for feedback about strollers. We are going to Aruba in April and my husband is insisting we buy a small..."

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Hi there. I too am 35 yrs. old with a 2 1/2 yr. old daughter and 12 yr. old stepson. LOL I used to use the graco stroller from the travel system too. I agree it is big...

J., I am out of strollers now but they used to make an umbrella one that was about $30 and had clips so it could recline a little. It's great for having in the car an...

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Q: Advice/opinions on Mommy/daddy Vaca    —Freehold, NJ

"My husband and I have a 10 day trip planned in September, when our son will be between 13 and 14 months old. We have..."

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well, for you, i dont think it matters since the trip is already planned so have a good time. for me, i think that 10 days for a 13 month old is too long. i would ...

If you're going anyway, you may as well try to enjoying the trip instead of worrying about things that may really not going to happen. Yeah, I think it's good idea, b...

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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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