Infant Travel Advice: The First Years
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Car Seats and Travel Insurance for Plane Trip
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on May 2, 2012
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We just booked our very first family vacation, complete with plane flight, with our 2.5 year old son. The flight will be about 3.5 hours.
The first issue I'm consi...
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- Find out if you can REALLY take the car seat. We were allowed to check it without a fee, but we could not use it on our international flights. The only time we needed ...
- If you do decide to take your car seat onto the airplane, I recommend the GoGo Kidz (http://www.target.com/p/Go-Go-Kidz-TravelMate-Black-Orange/-/A-10538396?ref=tgt_ad...
- We took a trip to Costa Rica when our daughter was two. With the layovers and small hopper planes that we took while in Costa Rica, we were on a total of 7 flights! ...
Need Advice on Travel W/ 12 Wk Old
Asked by T.S. from Portland
on January 9, 2008
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I was thinking about traveling in Feb. to see my little brother in Jamestown, NY. I have a 8 wk old that will be 12 wks at the time of travel. Now is the most convieni...
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- It actually could be very easy, as your baby will probably sleep most of the time. In our travels I found it helpful to do the following: get an isle seat so you can...
- I traveled back in September with my 8 week old and then again when she was 18 weeks. She did great every time. The first time, I took my Boppy pillow with me and nurs...
- Don't take extra diapers and wipes. Buy them when you get to your destination. It will free up a ton of space when packing! Also look into places that rent cribs, etc....
Air Travel W/ Sick Baby
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on November 13, 2006
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Hi ladies, would like some input on those who have had to travel w/ a sick child. my son has a temp 101. hoping it goes down by wednesday but if not we have to fly to ...
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- I haven't read any other responses, so sorry if it's a duplicate. I would take him to the dr and make sure it's not an ear infection. You definitely don't want him f...
- Hi D., I'm sure you've gotten this advice already but just in case... you may want to take a quick trip to the Dr. to have the babies ears checked. Travel with an inn...
- HJi D.: I read your letter this morning and thought I should answer. Many years ago I flew to Colorado with my 11 month old. he seemed fine when we left,little did ...
Air Travel at 10 Months Old--- Help
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on August 13, 2008
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We are taking our little one up to Alaska next week to visit the grandparents and I am concerned about the 6-8 hours of travel time for my 10 month old. I need suggest...
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- I would def. take a binky, it helps with the pressure change. Fly at night if you can. If not bring lots of toys, books and snacks for her. Get online and find songs t...
- My daughter is 2 1/2 and we recently had a long trip as well. They let me take my buggy through security but I had to take her out of it and fold it up to run it thro...
- Make sure to bring her a couple of new toys that she has never seen before. That can usally help for a little while. Another idea is bringing a lot of different thing...
Best Toddler Toys for Long Plane Trip
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on August 18, 2008
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We are about to take our 14-month-old on a long plane trip (14 hours in the air plus one layover). I'd like to buy some new toys to give him on the plane to help keep ...
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- I would recommend going to the dollar store and looking around. I bought fat crayons and coloring books and a stamping kit there for our last plane trip. If you shop...
- We travel alot w/our kids. New toys in a carry on obviously are the best. During your layover walk your child around the terminal to tire him our for the next plane ri...
- Hi! We took our daughter to Spain, and it was actually a very pleasant trip. First, I would definatley take a great stroller that he could lay down in while you are at...
Trip to Ireland and Italy - What Can I Eat?
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on March 27, 2008
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My husband and I are going to Ireland and Italy in 2 weeks. I'll be 14 weeks pregnant when we leave. Does anyone know whether cheeses in Italy are mainly pasteurized...
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- Hi C.. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am not sure about the cheeses - probably anything cooked is okay, but remember that salads washed in water have the risks...
- I know they like to drill things in our heads..but you have to think that there are pregnant women in these countries and they eat the food there! I recall I was told ...
- congrats on the pregnancy! i went to italy in summer of 2000 & it was AMAZING! So enjoy it! I have friends who visit relatives in Ireland every year - again AMAZING...
Airline Travel with a 2 1/2 Year old...Yikes!
Asked by D.H. from Charleston
on September 16, 2008
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I asked this question at the beginning of September and got no responses...maybe I will have better luck the second time!
Does anyone that has traveled recently by p...
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- Hi, I'm not sure about food and snacks as I have not flown recently. However, when my daughter was 2 - 3 and we traveled, I would buy her a special little bag or smal...
- Hi D., I don’t know what the airline restrictions are presently regarding food and beverage. Refrain from giving them sugar and caffeine or you and everyone on boar...
- I have been travelling with my son since he was 11 months old and have had no problem (so far). I first take his car seat on the plane for him to sit in. I always ha...
Help! Advice Needed for Air Travel with Demanding 18 Mo Old to Europe
Asked by A.T. from Cincinnati
on July 4, 2008
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Hi - I am traveling to Europe soon with my 18 month old toddler who has suddenly changed into Miss Demanding-Only-Want-Mama-Yell-When-I-Don't-Get-My-Way... etc. etc. ...
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- Hello A., this may sound a little crazy but very funny to us anyway. Our daughter in law and her entire family which included six babies from a couple months to a two...
- I've traveled to Europe three times with an 18 month old toddler. The first time I didn't get a seat for my daughter and it was very hard. My husband gave up his seat ...
- As ever child is different, I will share with you my experience, but only time will tell what will happen. My family is from Brazil. In June, my husband traveled wit...
Airplane Trip with 6 Month Old
Asked by A.S. from Washington DC
on June 17, 2008
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I will be flying with my 6 month old soon and would like some advice. I have one of those Graco car seats that detaches from the base. I was going to pack the base in ...
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- You can just take the stroller and carseat with you as far as the door to the airplane where they will tag it and stow it for you during the flight. Just let them know...
- I've flown several times when my dd was small enough to fit in her infant carseat. I would GATE check your stroller and leave the base at home. Practice installing t...
- The best thing we did was buy our child a seat. That way if you have a FAA approved car seat you can install it in the airplan and you child will be safest. Also, you...
Need Advice About Formula-- Heating and Travel
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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Hello! My 4 month old son is on formula, and I am wondering how long I can keep a bottle heated before giving it to him. For instance, I live out in the country, so ...
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- You can buy some hand/foot warmers at walmart. When you're ready to heat a bottle, crack one open and wrap it around the bottle for a few minutes. You can also wrap a ...
- Not a good idea to mix and heat it that far in advance... We used to take water in the bottle (really hot) and powder seperately then mix it right before we gave it t...
- T., I am a Pedi nurse and what we tell patients is not to leave the formula out for more than one hour If it is mixed up. If you have to travel and the baby needs ...
