California: Preschooler
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8 Hour Car Trip with 3 1/2 Year Old and Infant
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on September 5, 2011
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My family is taking a trip to Southern California soon. We have a 3 1/2 year old and an infant and will be spending about 8 hours (with stops) in the car. Any sugges...
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- Have lolliops on hand in case things get really difficult (hide them until you need them). It will keep them busy for awhile and is a super special treat.
- we do this drive quite often with an almost 4 and almost 3 year old. we have learned the best way is to leave super early morning, maybe 3-4 AM so hubby and i at least...
- If you are able, I would highly recommend taking two days to make the trip. We did a similar trip going to Seattle - it took us three days, but we were never in the ca...
AirTran airway.....opinions
Asked by M.D. from New York
on July 25, 2009
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I'm looking to go to California w/ my husband & 3 kids (8, 5 &2). Does anyone know about this airline? All opinions, experiences, recommendations welcome....
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- I vote yes, for a great deal, but agree with the tight seats, very slight recline, and more delays than other airlines, we think... however, we have used them many tim...
- My boss who I arrange travel for had to fly this airline once and he was pretty impressed for it being a "no name" airline a few years back. On his return and great ex...
- Hi M. D, Unless you enjoy being treated rudely, bumped from your flight, & left to sleep overnight on the airport floor, I would suggest another airline. I flew th...
Babysitter at a Resort?
Asked by C.C. from Cleveland
on April 7, 2010
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My husband and I are going on a belated honeymoon, and we're bringing along our 17 month old daughter. The timeshare where we're staying has a babysitting referral ser...
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- We used a nanny/babysitter through a service at a ski resort this past winter. The service did complete background checks and I felt more comfortable with her than I ...
- My advice would be to try to find a way to leave dd at home. You and your husband will have a much more relaxed time if its just the two of you. Being on a honeymoon...
- My company took us all to California, and when we got there, they said we had an adult dinner that night and the hotel could get us a babysitter. My husband and I did...
3 Month Old Will Not Take Naps in Crib
Asked by M. from Portland
on June 23, 2008
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I have a 3 month old who will sleep in his crib at night but will not take a nap in his crib during the day. I have "blacked" out his room so lighting is not the issu...
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- first of all, dont get frustrated or nervouce... baby can sense that and will react to that. at this age baby is still very very young. sleeping in a swing or with...
- My grandson slept in his swing too. He would also sleep in his car seat. The bottome is formed with a rocker base so that when he kicked it rocked. We fasted him in...
- M.- If you're planning on going on vacation, now might not be a good time to try to conditon the little one to sleep in his crib for nap time. My little ones all w...
Long Flight with a 10 Month Old.
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2008
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Hello wonderful Mommies. I am going on a vacation to Aruba next week with my husband and 10 month baby boy. YAY. My parents will be there too so this vacation could...
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- Never been on a flight with a baby that long before but Aruba sounds awesome! Have a wonderful time:)
- I am so jealous. My husband and I went to Aruba 2 years ago for our honeymoon. We fell in love with everything about Aruba. You are going to love it. As for travel...
- This is probably not a good site to mention that you are considering giving your baby Benadryl if he doesn't need it. the mom's on here can be a little judgmental and ...
Disney Cruise and Age??
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on January 1, 2011
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Hello Ladies!
I'm looking for a little advice from everyone. My life long dream has been to go to Disney world. I have never been there and now that I'm a parent ...
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- I think the Disney cruises would be great but they are very pricey. I have been on several Carnival cruises and for the last one I took my kids. Mine are older and I w...
- Just some advice N., Just went to Disneyland and we took our 8 yo. We left the 2.5 yo and 16 mo with grandparents and we are glad we did. Granted there are amenitie...
- We will be on the Disney Wonder this October with a two and a half year old, an 8 year old and a 11 year old. My understanding is that any age is good and that they h...
Moving to Another State with Young Kids
Asked by L.S. from New York
on March 21, 2012
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We are moving from NYC to Los Angeles this summer. We have a soon to be 5 yr old and a 2.5 year old. I am worried about our older child who is very attached to her fri...
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- One of my friends moved a lot as a kid (she was in her terms an air force brat). She said the best thing she remember was that her parents never made it a bad thing. ...
- First it will be more traumatic/stressful for you than it will be for either of them. I have moved 7 times, four with infants and toddlers. I would much rather mov...
- Focus on the positives. Show your kids (especially the 5 year old) the places/things they will LOVE in L.A. and then when you go back home to pack/move keep talking ab...
Camping Suggestions
Asked by L.Z. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2009
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Anyone have a suggestion for an easy camping experience for the
summer? A short drive to food/restaurants etc. from the campground,
warm enough a night so that we do...
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- Hi L., We are also big campers and have a 16 month old Son. We've taken him to Leo Carillo a few times, but during off season. Prior to having our Son we used to freq...
- Depending on how far you want to travel, I have a couple suggestions: Yosemite Pines in Groveland. They have cabins as well as yurts and its about 5 minutes from Gro...
- Big Bear is beautiful, right near lake, with nice walking and bike riding path. Discovery center is really cool, and your 9 year old will like panning for gold. THe ...
Seeking Advice..My Babys Father Lives in Another State and Wants Visitation
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on July 25, 2009
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So Im in a really hard situation right now and I dont know what to do. I have a one year old daughter (13 months). I was not married to her father but we were both in ...
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- It looks like you have lots to choose from. I was just wondering if you guys weren't together because your relationship went sour? If it didn't and you are apart only ...
- Dear B.: this is indeed a hard one, but your thinking seems reasonable to me. I was just wondering if you know about Skype. It is a free way to communicate and s...
- He should come to YOU and HER for visits. He's asking too much and I think the court would be on your side. Don't send her because you'll be setting a precedent that...
DVD Player in a Minivan -- Is It a Must?
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on November 23, 2010
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We are expecting our third child this spring and have started minivan shopping. When the baby is born, our sons will be just 4 and 2-1/2. My husband and I are in dis...
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- I travel up to 8 hours in the car with my kiddos & have since they were babies. They think the portable DVD player only works in hotel rooms... and I am riding that ou...
- We have 4 kids from 9 yrs - 6 months... We are on our second van and NO a dvd player is not a must... I drive alone with all the kids at least once a year 10 hours ...
- I haven't read all the posts, but you really don't need it. All you are teaching your children is to rely on entertainment from TV. We find things out the windows, t...
