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Long Road Trip with a 2 Year Old...
Asked by W.G. from Orlando
on May 26, 2010
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This is actually for my sister, but since you all always seem to have some great ideas, I thought I would tap into your support system. My sister is scheduled to take...
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- Here are some tips to survive the road trip! http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- Start the road trip either very early when it's still dark out and later in the evening. I've taken road trips with my 3 and yes, a child does get stir-crazy in a car...
- If there is more than one driver, I suggest having one of them sit in the back with him when he starts fussing. Sit with him and do what would be done at home with pla...
16 Hour Plane Trip with 11 Month Old Twins
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 26, 2008
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We are taking our first big airplane trip (from Fairbanks to the MS Gulf Coast) with our twins. They will be riding on our laps. We have several flights with layover...
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- Hi J., I grew up in Anchorage but live in Oregon now. Baggage check your carseats..they dont count as luggage and you dont want to have to carry them around the airp...
- Hi J.... I just did a 12 hour trip with my 30 month and 13 month olds the beginning of January. The best thing for us was a portable dvd player and a few movies. I ...
- Hi J.. You should definitely contact the airline you're flying with to confirm, but normally strollers and/or carseats don't count against your checked baggage limi...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
Traveling Alone with a 15 Month and a 2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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Oh yes, I know. I should have my head checked. I am flying across country with my two babies, 15 month old son and 28 month old daughter. I've hidden toys (so they;ll ...
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- sounds like you got enough...probably to much actually...more likely than not your children will just pass out during the flight....it will be a pain while your waitin...
- Oy, girl you are crazzzy! Just kidding, but just wanted to wish you luck. Sounds like you are prepared as well as you can be. Didn't see a stroller on your list????...
- I'm a firm believer in drugs! Ha, just kidding! Sounds like you have it covered.
Potty Training with Two Small Children
Asked by B.O. from Stationed Overseas
on June 5, 2008
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I have a little boy that turned 3y/o this March. I started potty training with him at about 2 y/o. However, I have a little girl who is just turning 1. Once the baby c...
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- Hi there! I too have a 3 and a 1 year old. (and also a 5 year old). My son did really well potty training, and I'll tell ya what worked for me. I picked a ti...
- I have 3 boys and two are of close ages, now 4,6 and 11. I suggest, if it doesn't offend you, to let your son go around the house for a while without any pants on. I...
- Hey there! Potty training isn't easy and every child is different. My boys (now 14 and 10) potty trained starting at 2 1/2. I didn't push them before that. Boys ten...
Seeking Advice on Potty Training a Boy.
Asked by A.H. from Fort Smith
on February 24, 2008
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I am trying to potty train my tow year old son. So far I am not having any luck with it. He seems to understand what to do but has no intrset in doing it. I know that ...
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- Give him time, he will do it when he's ready....although I do feel your pain! Those little swimmer diapers work well.
- Hi A., I have two boys 16 and 10.I tried using those round blue thing that suppose to clean you toilet and turns the color blue. With a bowl of cherios in the bath...
- A., Go to thepottytrainer.com! I kid you not, the best advise that you will ever get for potty training your child in three days, of course your child has to alrea...
Apple Ipad?!?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on July 30, 2010
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My sweet hubby is trying to talk me into getting the ipad for my birthday...
I really don't have a clue about how it works or what it does - all I know is that it c...
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- We have one...it's pretty swank, that's for sure! It works really well and seems pretty sturdy... however after spending that much $ I am not sure I would be that exci...
- I'm an Apple fan from way back -- I still have our very first Mac up in the attic and it still works just fine. If you can get one - get one. You'll love it! I have ...
- We have one. We use it a lot and love it. My husband takes it w/him when he travels. My 4 year old daughter works it better than any of us-it is very intuitive. We hav...
Air Traveling for the 1St Time.
Asked by J.I. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2008
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Hello, I have 19 month old boy and we are going a little vacation. But this is our first time traveling by air with our son. I was wondering if any one had any good ti...
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- We took our daughter at 14 months on her first airplane ride. She slept for the most part. We did have a sippee cup for her (we got milk from the flight attendant once...
- If your kid is a busy body be prepared for a bad flight. We took our oldest on a flight across country when she was about 21 months. The way out was ok because there...
- Dyreka had some great advice! Thats pretty much what I would say. I have 3 boys all who have flown many times. I always like to sit in the back if I cant get the o...
Gift Ideas for 3-Year Old Boy
Asked by S.E. from Great Falls
on February 16, 2009
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My son's third birthday is fast approaching and relatives are starting to ask what they should get him I am at a loss since Christmas was a challenge and not that lon...
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- Sand Shovel & Pale -- you should start seeing these in stores. I love the one that Target has every year. They have a little wagon, with 3 different shovels, and 2 dif...
- i think the movie letter factory is a good gift. It is by leap frog and teaches the letters and there sounds it is super entertaining and cute. Go!!od luck
- Hi S., How about a zoo membership, or the children's museum, or the WOW museum in Lafayette, or the aquarium or someplace you guys like to go to. Maybe a few fam...
Potty Training
Asked by K. from Houston
on April 10, 2006
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I am seeking advice for me about my 3 yr. old. son, my husband and I have been trying to potty train him since he turned 3 this past October, we are to the point where...
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- I purchased a boy's urinal "Peter Potty" for my youngest (2). My older (3) was EZ, but my youngest son doesn't like to be "told" so I gave him a choice. This solved ou...
- Hey you may have already heard it but since I'm a principal of a private school that has a toddler room, I can tell you I've seen it all. Most children have a certain ...
- I myself am at the same spot with my son although he won't turn 3 until October 14th. However I have found that when he wears underpants around instead of pullups he d...
