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16 Month Old on an Airplane
Asked by S.T. from Salt Lake City
on October 13, 2006
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My 16 month old son and I are going to Travel to my parents, and I am having anxiety about the airplane ride. He is a very rambunctious little guy who can't EVER sit s...
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- My daughter went on her first plane ride @ 14 months old. She is very active as well. We loaded a new books and new toys that she's never seen before. It seemed to ...
- Duct-Tape? Just Kidding. Maybe a portable DVD player or those Books with the CD's that you put earphones on and listen to the story and follow along in the book, tha...
- Alot of Pediatricians suggest giving your infant benadryl! But I would use it at your own discretion. If you buy something in the secure area, Example the gift shop by...
OverSeas Travel
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on July 5, 2006
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Hi Ladies,
I have a 1 yr old and a 4.5 year old and we are traveling by air later this month to the Philippines. I've never been on a plane :x and neither have my chi...
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- Hi! I just traveled with my 5 month old and rec. bringing a bottle/sippy cup or pacifier for going up and down. This helps their ears. Some people have trouble with...
- My kids and I travel a lot, they are 4 and 8 mos. We invested in a portable dvd player when my son was about two and very into elmo dvd's. It was a great investment,...
- It could be pricey, but a portable DVD player with a screen and headphones would be great if the plane isn't showing child-friendly movies. Don't forget coloring book...
Seeking Travel Entertainment Ideas for Busy 18 Month Old
Asked by Y.K. from Los Angeles
on August 14, 2008
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My family will be traveling from California to the Washington DC area at Thanksgiving and my now busy 15 month old will be an even busier 18 month old by then and the ...
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- I took a book about a farm and then a whole bunch of puppets. Each time I read the book I whipped out a new puppet. Lots of usually forbidden snacks, lots of taking ...
- I would bring a DVD player. You can play that on and off for the flight. When we fly with our son I bring plenty of snacks. I also usually give him Motrin to reliev...
- Anything new is exciting and fun, so before you leave, go out and purchase a few NEW toys, books, etc. You can wrap them or not -- just keep them out of sight until y...
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...
How Can I Entertain My Toddler on an International Flight?
Asked by J.H. from Stationed Overseas
on July 8, 2008
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I am planning on taking a trip back to the states from Incirlik, Turkey with my 2 year old and my 4 month old and I need some advice on keeping my toddler entertained....
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- Yes you can bring snacks your child likes but as far as drinks be sure to check the TSA site to see it you can bring juice boxes, etc. Airlines usually have a good var...
- Get a few cheap items (stickers, mini notebook, my little pony, box of crayons, a book, a box of character band-aids, a special snack (lollipop), etc) and wrap them up...
- Three words: Portable DVD player. Can't say it enough. Get Cinderella, other non-scary videos and an extra charged battery pack. I'd also get her a small prize like a ...
Child Afraid of the Monsters
Asked by W.M. from Austin
on May 22, 2008
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My three year old granddaughter recently started complaining she did not want to sleep in her room because of monsters. We have discussed this issue, left the lights ...
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- We always used lotion. Get a bottle, any kind, travel size is best and change the label. Like "monster medicine' or "monster be gone" or something like that. Each nigh...
- My sister, when she was around your granddaughters age, wailed nights on end about this "monster" she could see at the end of her bed. She described it as one of thos...
- We have the same problem. My friend suggested,monster spray. Any type of spray and you go in her room and "spray the monsters away. Hope this works for you.
How Do I Chose Between Two kids....very Worn Down
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 2, 2011
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In a nut shell: I have 2 boys 13 and 4y/o. My 13 y/o has been difficult since day 1, never played alone, and always needed to be encouraged, always bucked when the goi...
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- Sorry, but my only "thought" is "are you kidding me"?? First, I don't "choose" between my 5 children. I love them all more than life itself, and it would just never oc...
- First off, your post made me cry. I feel for both of your children. They will never be good enough for you and that is just sad. Second, how do you not have enough ...
- ok to put this bluntly . Some kids are just average. That's me I was average in every way and even failed at some things. The only thing I am good at is singing and...
Looking for Ideas to Keep My 18Mo Happy During a 12-14 Hour Road Trip in July
Asked by B.H. from Fargo
on May 26, 2009
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Hi, My brother is getting married in July and I am looking for any ideas to keep my 18 mo son happy during a 12-14 hour road trip. We have traveled with him by air be...
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- I have not done this before, but my friend has done it several times with her three kids. She goes to sleep when they do they night before to some sleep, then leaves i...
- I have no great ideas. Let me know what you hear, though. I have a trip coming up this fall with our two-year-old.
- Hi B., We also travel several times a year to Indiana, been doing it since my daughter was a few weeks old. Now at ages 6 & 3 we are pros. Even drove all the way to...
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...
How to Survive a 13 Hour Plane Trip with a 17 Month Old??
Asked by A.B. from Portland
on May 18, 2010
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My husband and I are flying from West coast US to Australia next month with our 17 month old son. His favorite word is down and he is NOT a cuddler!!! I am starting to...
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- My daughter was about your son's age last time we flew to Europe. I took plenty of new knick/knacks and toys, drinks, snack food (take whatever he likes, not the time...
- Play-doh or silly putty worked beautifully when we just did a 6 hour flight. Your son will sleep at least part of the time and hopefully you're flying at a time that h...
- A., You will need to pack a lot of patience for the flight. Try getting a seat in the front like a bassinet row non-bassinet seat and take a light blanket with you. In...
