Infant Travel Advice: Mei Tai
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Babywearing Advice? Looking for Comfortable Carrier...
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2008
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I am carrying my 3-month old daughter in a Baby Bjorn right now, but it's starting to get painful for me.
Any advice on comfortable baby carriers to wear? I need...
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- LOVE, LOVE, LOVED, the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder!!!!! Wore my son til he was 3... I actually have about half a dozen, if you'd like one... I bought them to hav...
- My absolute favorite is the Baby Ergo. It is pricey I agree ($100+/-). However when you consider how much the baby is in it it is a good deal. I have tried many othe...
- hi there! i see that you have already made a purchase, but i would still like to tell you about the ergo baby carrier! u can find it online at ergobaby.com - it is the...
Best Stroller for Travel and Travel Advice
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on June 23, 2008
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I'm going to be traveling (via airplane) with a 6 month-old. Any recommendations for a lightweight stroller? I'd like something with a sun shade because I don't want m...
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- We've traveled with both the travel system (when kids were in infant seats) and the Maclaren Triumph and, recently, our Kolcraft double umbrella. All equally easy to ...
- I have travelled alot with my kids as babies! It depends if your son can sit up or not. I personally found that travelling with the MacLaren Volo was SUPER easy with...
- I just got back from traveling with my 3 children by myself. I have twin 5 year olds and a 22 month old. I bought a peg perego pliko lite and I have to say it was the...
"Seeking Advice on How to Keep Nursing Your Baby After a Long Trip Apart."
Asked by S.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2008
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I need some advice. I have a 7 month old boy who I have been nursing since he was born. I plan on nursing him until 11 months or a year. Well I have a bit of a prob...
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- We travelled extensively with both our kids at very young ages. Both always did well. Our second one refused a bottle at all, so we were always stuck with him. If y...
- Hi S., First of all I really don't think you should feel the least bit guilty about wanting to take a trip without your baby. Really! You are human, being a mom i...
- My 2 cents is to take the trip with your husband (just the two of you) and enjoy every minute. Your children will do great while you are gone and if the worst happens...
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...
Seeking Advice on How to Travel Overseas with 6 Month Old
Asked by M.A. from Miami
on December 23, 2008
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Hello. I will be traveling with my six month old daughter to South America and the flight is pretty long. What advice does anyone have for me and how to avoid her havi...
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- Hello M., Already great suggestions, make sure you have an umbrella stroller and check it at the gate so you get it back at the gate. that will help a lot at the ai...
- Call up the ticket office and request a bulkhead seat. They have little bassinets that attach to the wall in front of you and this is a lifesaver! Also request an in...
- Hi M.! The best advice that I can give is for you to be well rested so that you can entertain your daughter for the flight. I have flown a TON of times with my daugh...
Advice Needed Re. Travel with 18 Month Old
Asked by R.P. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2010
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We are thinking of taking our daughter to Vienna and Northern Italy this summer when she is 18 months old and would love any thoughts on how we can do this well. Our ...
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- You are a brave woman! 18 mos is tough--that was the most difficult stage for flying for our now-3-yo DD. The first thing I would do is call your airline and ask if ...
- Hi R., We've traveled internationally with our daughter, at 9 months and again at 20 months. Be as prepared as possible, with items that comfort her, snacks, small toy...
- You won't like my advice, but I will give it anyway. I lived in Italy for a number of years and also lived in Vienna for a few months with a 2 year old and a 3 month...
Understanding Air Travel Regulations
Asked by W.H. from New London
on October 19, 2008
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Help! I am flying over Christmas and am so confused about flying with my 3 month old son. I have never flown with a baby before. Can I have him on my lap? Do I need a ...
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- W., If you have a seat for him then absolutely bring on his carrier seat...it is much safer and more comfortable for him. If you don't, ask the flight attendants i...
- I believe the airlines follow basic rules, and it has to do with pricing. When my son and his family flew up here from Florida, they were allowed to hold their childre...
- My husband and I were traveling with our son when he was 1 month old. Then when he was 4 months I flew to my parents for a few weeks. My advice is to have a sense of...
Travel with 4 Mo Old
Asked by J.P. from Tampa
on June 25, 2007
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Hello. I am traveling by plane next month with my 4 month old and wondering what I should bring to make it easier on myself. I booked the ticket at night 8-11 so she...
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- I just received this today in my email. Seems like it has some good tips. It's called 'Seven secrets to successful travel with a young child' http://www.babycente...
- I once flew by myself with my 3yo and 1yo. I would take the stroller. I had a layover in Atlanta and that place is a madhouse. It was just much easier to strap them ...
- I would make sure you defentily have enough milk and tylenol. Their ears will pop on the plane, also bring a pacifier.
I Need Some Advice
Asked by S.H. from Pittsburgh
on November 17, 2006
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My husband belongs to a professional organization who hosts a week-long conference every year in a different city. Usually, since they know a lot of people bring thei...
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- i can only say that sometimes i think back and it was easier taking my daughter on trips when she was young.. she's only 4 now, but ALOT more verbal and harder to keep...
- Stephanie, I can understand your dilemma. I have a 6 month old daughter and want to take her to parade's, parks, etc. but she really is too young to understand wha...
- Hi Stephanie, As the mother of 2 (Bailey turns two next month and Riley turns one next month) and living in the DC area for the last 10 months I'll tell you that DC...
Air Travel W/ 22 Mo Old Twins!
Asked by C.K. from Springfield
on September 26, 2008
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Hi moms! My family will be traveling by plane to Disney World soon and any advice you have on how to make our trip as easy as possible would be greatly appreciated. ...
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- Hey C., Flying with your kids is definitely a challenge. I work at O'hare and I see it everyday. Take the stroller (you'll love it in disney). Yes you can check it at...
- Hi C., My husband and I have traveled with our boy/girl twins at 14 months and 26 months . We held them the first time and they had seats the second time. I would b...
- I don't have twins but have travelled with multiple children from the newborn stage to high school age. Here's what I have learned: leave yourself more time then you...
