Infant Travel Advice: Infant, Beco
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Air Travel Advice with 10 Month Old
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on May 14, 2009
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I am trying to prepare for our first trip with our 10 month old. We will be taking two flights to reach our destination. Any advice, tips or helpful experiences would ...
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- Try to make your flight at night, so he'll sleep over most of it. Make sure you have bottled water of juice and some snacks, in case he asks. Also carry his favorite t...
- S., I would do almost everything Amy just suggested. I also traveled with my 10 month old son to Canada and did most of what Amy did. I would also re-iterate to ch...
- After you do all the preparations, etc. Relax and let the trip unfold as it will. If your child screams through the flight, cest la vive. You cannot stop it. Parents w...
Baby Sling Advice
Asked by M.S. from Stationed Overseas
on February 19, 2008
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I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant now and doing tons of research on just about everything that has to do with babies. I want to purchase a sling, but there are so many out the...
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- I bought a sling off of Lucky-baby.com and I love it. I used it on my daughter when she was first born to carry her around on walks and such, and now I use it on her ...
- I have a hotsling and I love it!!!! I used it with our first daughter until she was 1yr and now I am using it with our newborn who is a little fussy and likes to be in...
- Hi M., There is a lady here on island(I am on Okinawa also) who has an ad on www.japanupdate.com, in the infant and nursing section, and she handmakes slings. J...
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Advice on Baby Sling
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on August 2, 2008
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I'm due any day now and would like some advice. I've been reading a lot about "attachment parenting" and would really love to give it a try. Any advice on baby sling...
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- i bought all the slings and baby carriers i used online or got them as gifts from friends. if you know anyone with any, test them out to see what you think. i found my...
- I used a Snuggy over a sling. We loved it.. S.
- I tried a whole bunch and I ended up loving my Beco http://www.becobabycarrier.com/ If you are breastfeeding you can even nurse them while you wear them, which is ...
Flying for the First Time with an Infant
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on February 10, 2010
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Hi, Moms-We are taking a family vacation at the end of the month for the first time since our daughter was born. We will be flying, and I am quite apprehensive. I just...
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- Toys, juice, a sippy cup or bottle if he/she is breastfed, b/c my 8 month old wouldn't nurse on the plane. If you can afford it, I would reccomend a seat for the baby....
- The only thing that I have to add, is to dress her warmly or bring a good blanket. I see babies on the plane all the time with cute outfits that don't cover their leg...
- Bring a pacifier! That is the main thing that kept our baby boy from even noticing the pressure change in the cabin of the plane. Have a great time!
Baby Carriers
Asked by L.B. from San Diego
on January 29, 2010
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I need help. I am due in about 2 1/2 weeks with our third baby. We already have a 3 year old and 17 month old boy. I am going to need my hands free as much as possible...
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- I loved moby wrap. I would suggest it becasue not only i loved but my baby too. My girl actually didnt like anything else but moby . i hope that helps http://www.su...
- Slings are nice but I found them restrictive. Go with an Ergo! Its completely hands free, can be warn on the hip and back once baby is old enough and so easy. My son i...
- Baby Bjorn... I"ve tried several different types and it's my favorite.
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frie...
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- S., I hated the Baby Bjorn. It hurt my shoulders, back and neck. I have an Ultimate Baby Wrap that I loved when my babies were tiny. For an older baby, I love the ...
- i saw a lot of recommendations for the ergo, which i love for my 6 month old, but it was not great when she was a newborn (the infant insert is a headache). I loked th...
- Hi S., For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in ...
Advice for Traveling with 8 Month Old
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on October 10, 2011
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We are planning a trip to a quaint resort in CO next month. Our DD will be almost 8 months. We will be flying there and staying in a cabin for 3 nights. She has been...
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- I took my DD from Texas to Michigan when she was 8 months and b/f. It WAS HORRIBLE!! She was so distracted on the plane that she wouldn't feed. She would, however, tak...
- When I traveled with our son, he was about 6 - 8 months old and it was SOOOO much easier than when he was 12 - 18 months old. As a baby, it is always easy to get him ...
- When I flew with my son the first time it was from phx to Baltimore. And I had pumped in the bathroom and made sure I had a bottle for take off and landing. And we had...
Traveling Internationally with an Infant, How Do You Handle Naps?
Asked by J.P. from Phoenix
on February 9, 2011
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I'll be traveling with my 4 month old baby to France and England in the spring. She's a relatively easy baby, no health issues, colic, etc. and typically sleeps 10+ ho...
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- Yep, let the baby sleep whenever, wherever. Going back to a hotel room for designated nap times would indeed crush the adults' day out and would be useless too -- goin...
- We let him crash in the stroller when we were out-and-about and just made ourselves aware of our environment (loud noises, etc) Be prepared, though, for her schedul...
- DS would sleep anywhere - stroller, car, on a floor - didn't matter if he was still or moving. We never set aside time for naps until he was much older (and yes that b...
