Infant Travel Advice: Toddler, 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...
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...
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 Alone with 10 Month Old
Asked by R.A. from Stationed Overseas
on September 30, 2008
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I'll be flying from Kuwait to TX with my daughter in November (22 hours!!!). She has her own ticket. When we flew over here, she was only 3 months old and used an in...
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- I flew alone 4 times between Germany and the US with THREE kids. And several times before that with the older two. :) It wasn't fun or anything but it wasn't as bad...
- I have flown on international flights with my infant daughter both with my husband and alone and have used the Sit-n-Stroll and it was a god-send! It is a car seat th...
- No she does not have to use the car seat on the plane. I was in the same situation with my son and was pleased to find out he did not have to use the car seat on the ...
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...
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...
Restless 5 Month Old Doesn't Want to Sleep During Day
Asked by H.L. from Philadelphia
on February 12, 2010
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Dear Mamas,
My LO is very restless during the day. He will stay up for hours 4 or 5 hours before napping even though he shows signs of being tired (watery eyes, ru...
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- 1- Hyland's teething tablets are amazing. They really helped my kids 2- Amber teething necklaces help ease the pain a lot too 3- Wear him on you in a sling, bec...
- My 6 month old is sleeping the same way. When she does go down it's only for 30-60 minutes at a time. Last night I gave her some medicine thinking that maybe her mouth...
- My son did the same thing during months 5 and 6. Teething and constant practicing of new skills were part of the problem. It seemed like he'd cry as soon as he touch...
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 What I Really Need!
Asked by M.K. from Syracuse
on August 6, 2008
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I'm expecting my first baby in December...just looking for some advice/recommendations on what I will definitely need right away in terms of supplies/gear. Also- woul...
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- Mara - one tip that was given to me (although I didn't listen but understand it now) was this: You will get sooooo many clothes that are sized 0-3 months or even 6 mo...
- ToysRus have a great selection...it may help to go into the store and see what they have.
- Mara, Congratulations! Alot of what you'll need depends on your life style. It's been awhile (mine are 11 and 13). Must haves: A car seat- If both you and...
