Choosing a Location: Toddler
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Family Reunion
Asked by K.N. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2008
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I am hosting a family reunion at my home in August with approx. 35-40 people. I would love some creative ideas and helpful hints. Everyone lives 6 or more hours away ...
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- Hi K., Delagate!!! Since everyone is coming from far away, ask them to bring all the nonparishables...paper products, decorations, chips, beverages, deserts etc. Keep...
- Hi K. I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, my heart goes out to you. I'm glad you're giving your family such a wonderful gift as this reunion. My Dad was one ...
- Dear K. - We had a family reunion some years ago & my suggestion is to make several thjings ahead & freeze, if you have room. Dessert lb. cakes, zucchini &/or carrot ...
Seeking Baby Friendly (Beach) Travel Destination
Asked by T.W. from Portland
on June 20, 2009
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We have a 9 month old and are in the thinking stages of planning a trip when she is around 16 months or so (maybe around January but are open minded). We would like t...
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- We recently took our 23 month old to Hawaii. We were really excited to share that experience with her and have been to Hawaii 2 times before she was born. With that ...
- Try Anini beach in Kauai, if I remember correctly this one had a huge shallow beach http://www.hawaiiweb.com/kauai/beaches/AniniBeach.htm This beach is one of th...
- Hey T., You are far from crazy for planning a trip like this, we did a lot of traveling with our daughter when she was little. The main thing will be finding a dest...
Planning a "Family" Trip to Las Vegas
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on January 24, 2012
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My mom wants to celebrate her 50th birthday in Las Vegas in March and my son also turns the big 13 that month. So we want to make it a family trip. (I also have a two ...
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- Stay at New York New York...plenty of teen arcade and rides. Also fun games for little ones. With that being said you also have to take a trip to circus circus for you...
- I saw that somone mentioned Mall of America. We have been going there for 5 years now. It's so much fun!!! There is also a Water Park of America too. (My son loved ...
- No advice other than a tip. All of the non-smoking rooms (in the hotels with casinos especially) are smokey! It comes through the vents from other places! In fact, e...
Taking 14 Month Old on 5 Hour Flight...
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm completely terrified about taking my little one on vacation with us, but I really want to go! It is about a 5 hour flight and we will be in coach seati...
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- Benedryl! Not kidding. I did not know about this and the flight over to Hawaii was absolutely dreadful - If I could have I would have jumped out of the plane and swam ...
- I have traveled on 4 hour flights with my daughter a few times and we are leaving Tuesday for another vacation. She is now 15 months. The thing I have brought each tim...
- Hi T., I have been taking my son on long flights since he was very young -- and it is not hard at all! SEVEN TIPS FOR HAPPY TRAVELING: 1) Nurse or give your c...
Flying with 23 Month Old - Buy a Seat on Plane or Not?
Asked by K.M. from Boston
on July 12, 2010
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We are taking our first trip with our almost two year old and can't decide if we should buy him his own ticket. Flight is non-stop coast to coast. Any thoughts or su...
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- If you have the money to spare, buy a seat, that is a pretty long flight. If you would rather save the money, maybe you will get lucky and there will be extra seats. ...
- BUY HIM A SEAT! I recently flew with my 15-month-old, and if he had had to sit on my lap the whole time, it would have been a very different experience! Bring your o...
- I flew with my 2 year old to Europe for an 8 hour flight. Both times she had her own seat. There is no way for a long flight I would have a child on my lap, just for ...
Vaction Ideas for 16 Month Old
Asked by R.P. from Dallas
on January 21, 2010
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Hi Moms! My husband and I haven't been on vacation in three years, and we've decided to go for it this summer. My son will be about 16 months old then, and I'm plann...
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- Hi R., We went twice to a all inclusive destination in the Caribbean, when my son was 8 months old and 19 months old. We have a great time. We enjoyed the beach, we...
- If you want to do a cruise, there are some that are pretty child friendly, disney cruises, for example.
- We love the beach! We took my daugher to Destin,FL when she was about 6mos and then to the Cayman Islands last summer when she was 18mos. She had a BLAST last summer...
Travelling with a 3 Month Old
Asked by K.G. from San Francisco
on December 15, 2010
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This weekend my husband's family is having a reunion 3 hours away. He has a lot of family coming in from out of town even from out of the country. We have a 3 month...
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- You have some great advice here. One additional thing I did with my kiddos when traveling, going to public places, etc. Use a chest carrier. It keeps him close to you...
- I understand where you are coming from! There are super-bugs out there now that affect children differently than they did when we were kids. My two cents.... Go to ...
- It's hard not to be overprotective of your baby (I'm assuming this is your first), but you can't protect them from everything. I have been driving long distances since...
Flying with a 7 Month Old
Asked by T.A. from Columbus
on February 13, 2008
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Has anyone taken a 6-7 mo old on a plane? My husband and I are trying to book our flights for June when we'll be taking our vacation. Is it better to have a longer lay...
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- From my experience in flying across the country with my two little girls - one has flown 3 times, the other 6 times - it is best to get to your destination as quick as...
- I fly to Australia with my kids once a year - I started taking my son when he was 6 months old. My kids are now 4 and 2. Pack a little back pack with a lot of little...
- I flew with my son when he was 6 months too- its not as bad as you might think it could be! I didn't have a layover- I don't know that the length would be too much of ...
Looking for a Travel Destination That Is in a Driving Range of 10 Hours or Less
Asked by R.L. from Chicago
on April 14, 2009
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My husband and I just got married last May. We told my son (who is now 6) that we were going to take our honeymoon and then go on a family vacation after that. We ar...
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- Hi R.! My favorite driving vacation was to Mackinac Island.. There is alot to see & experience along the way in Michigan. Deb G.
- Have you considered the St. Louis area? They have a great children's museum, 6-flags, the "Arch" & museum, riverboats, there's the mounds(indian) in Cahokia (IL - acro...
- Try Branson, MO... They have Silver Dollar City and Celebration City as well as shows
Sleeping Arrangements for Travelling 2 Year Old
Asked by K.C. from Medford
on August 4, 2008
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My family is getting ready to go on a nine-day vacation next week by car, toddler and dog and all. We've done a fair amount of traveling before this, but at the time m...
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- K., We have traveled a lot with our little ones. Every hotel we have stayed at has a crib. Even when we ask for one in advance, we typically have to remind them whe...
- Depending on what type of hotel you have, my daughters love to have us push the two chairs together and let them use that as a bed. If the chairs are not the nice upho...
- Aerobed or just a plain old sleeping bag... it's just like camping but in a hotel.
