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Air Travel Tips
Asked by Y.G. from Las Vegas
on October 21, 2006
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In December my family (husband and twin daughters) will be traveling to Chicago for a wedding. The girls will be almost a year and a half by then. My question is, does...
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- Hi Y., I have one tip that many people overlook when carrying children on your lap. There is a device that fits the child like a vest and attaches to your seat belt f...
- I travel via airplane with my son quite often. He is now two. I found an awesome idea in the Parents magazine. Get a craft box from Walmart. One that is plastic with a...
- Yes, something to suck on! Lot's of things to be busy with their hands (colors, stickers, books) The benadryl worked great for me too, but ask your doc. And the one...
Airplane Travel
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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I'm going to be flying to San Diego with my 11 month old twins next week. We've flown with them before, but this time I'm traveling with a friend because my husband i...
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- I'll try not to repeat what has already been said. I am pretty sure that the TSA (security) makes exceptions for formula or breast milk in baby bottles. I would take ...
- Hi H., I've flown many times with my son, now 15 months, but I imagine its a lot harder with twins! I encourage my son to be active and mobile in the airport, befor...
- We've put our son's carseat (and if we go now that we have 2, we'd do it for the younger) in the plane and had him sit in it. It makes it more like a car ride. If you ...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
Airplane Travel with 18Mo Old by Myself
Asked by A.B. from Sacramento
on June 22, 2009
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Hi, I am traveling in a week with my son on a 3 and 1/2hr flight. I am nervous about carrying the bag, carseat, and then having my son in a small stroller throughout ...
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- Hi A., I traveled with an 8 month old when I was 4 months pregnant and I was able to have someone accompany me to the gate and then also have someone meet me when the...
- I've traveled with our son on my own several times (he's nearly 18 mo now) but not while 7 mo pg, I admit! My main advice is to give yourself lots of time so you don'...
- You'll do just fine and remember to ask for help. I'm sure you have already thought of this but just in case, ask the airlines about having one of the electric shuttl...
Traveling by Air 1St Time with Two Kids
Asked by K.J. from Austin
on April 14, 2010
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I will be traveling via airplane for a 2-hour trip with my husband, 2 1/2 year old and 8 month old for the first time.
Any pointers?
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- You can see my old questions in my profile. I asked a similar question a month ago. I've traveled once with my then 1 yr old boy. And now I'm going to be traveling nex...
- Pack a "special backpack" for your 2 year old. Fill it with tiny suprises of different things. A couple of books that you can read together. Some small toys. A col...
- If you are breast feeding try to nurse the 8 month old on take-off and landing. For a short flight, you shouldn't have problems, but have some paper and crayons or bo...
Toddler Travel Tips
Asked by S.P. from Boston
on June 28, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
My husband and I are taking our 16 month old to Ireland next week. I would love some ideas for the plane, things to do that are quiet and will keep her...
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- Hi S.! I traveled extensively across the country with my two-year-old and just recently took a plane ride with both my daughters (2 & 4 months) by myself. So...I thin...
- Hi S. - Have a blast! So exciting. We just got back from Switzerland in May w/ our now 21-month old. We found that during the overnight part of the flight she slept...
- Hi S., I travelled alone to Europe several times with my now 2-years-old son (more than 20 flights already!). - I guess you already have your tickets, otherwise, ...
Long Distance Car Travel with 18 Month Old
Asked by K.B. from Fort Myers
on October 10, 2008
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We will be driving cross country by car, plenty of prep time, we can take our time, thinking about driving at night so she will sleep and during the day she can run ar...
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- Hi, K. We drove to Ohio with our daughter when she was 20 months old. She's a very active "crazy" child so I was scared. We discussed driving at night but didn't ...
- I have 3 words for you: portable DVD player! We did a big move from Canada to Florida with a 3 year old and a not-quite-18-month-old. They did surprisingly well I...
- If you don't have one already invest in a portable DVD player. I have six children; my oldest is almost 15 and it has been my lifesaver. We typically take summer car...
Traveling with 23 Month Old
Asked by D.D. from Anchorage
on November 20, 2008
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I am just looking for suggestions on traveling with my daughter on a 10 hr or more airplane trip. She will be sitting in our laps so I am a bit worried about keeping h...
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- When you check in (or some airlines allow you to call 24 hours prior), request a bulk head seat. This will allow for much more room for you all. The regular seats are...
- See if you can get a bulk head seat it will give you more room for her to stand and not to bother others. You will have to expect to move around the jet. She will fuss...
- Benedryl! My son is autistic, and when we went on a plane trip of about 9 hours I went to Target, walked up to the pharmacist and told him that in all honesty I have n...
Tips on Traveling by Air 11 Hours with 16 Month Old
Asked by L.F. from Austin
on January 31, 2008
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Hello,
I am traveling next week to South America with my 16 month old son. Luckily the flight is overnight so he will most likely sleep...but you never know! I was wo...
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- Hi L., I traveled with my daughter on a trip to Hawaii (10 hr flight) when she was 11 months old. It was a challenge but worked out better than I expected. The flig...
- Upgrade to first class if at all possible. That is what we did and still do. Our daughter is 13 and we have flown with her since she was a baby. The seats are roomie...
- portable dvd player with his fav movies(Cars,Ice Age 2,etc)... snacks,his fav books, and infant benadryl for emergency...
Traveling with My 15 Mo. Old, Need Ideas for Entertainment
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on December 12, 2007
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So my husband and I are traveling to California with our 15 month old in Jan. It is a 3 hour flight that we have done befor as a family but our son was much younger. L...
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- In addition to entertainment during the flight...one thing I still do with my son is to make sure he gets all the wiggles out before we board the plane. Make the chil...
- Well, I have a few suggestions. One is that you should check with your airline to see if they offer an "infant fare". Some airlines offer this and basically it is a ...
- I only have one thing to add. Bring a blanket for him. The airplanes can get so cold and drafty and the few blankets they have on the airplane are reused and reused be...
