Infant Travel Advice
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Need Advice on Travel Bed
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on March 14, 2007
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Hello!
We're soon traveling with my 5-month old daughter by plane. My question is, what kind of bed can we bring with us that won't be too bulky or heavy? Anybody tri...
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- Depending on how "active" your daughter is at this stage you may want to put her in bed with you, but use one of the "in bed" co-sleepers like the "snugglenest". We u...
- This travel bed from Target would be perfect for you: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/601-###-###-####-###-###-####?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000COW7W...
- I think at 5 months you are better with the pack n play then a travel cot. My daughter jsut turned 2 adn all of our family is in Ohio. we bought a travel cot from The...
Looking for Travel Websites
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Does anyone know of any good travel websites. I am trying to plan a family vacation. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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- Once you pick your destination you may want to try www.pickpackgo.com or www.homeaway.com. These sites give you options to rent homes and condos which I have found to...
- Here is a site if you want to travel to New Zealand, www.new-zealand-vacation.info It is based on my daughter's 6 month tour of New Zealand and my one month visi...
- Check out tripadvisor.com. We LOVE the reviews and suggestions!
Seeking Car Trip Advice
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on November 17, 2011
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We are driving to Florida (from Illinois) and I have a almost 6-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. I think I have enough entertainment and snacks, but just in case is...
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- For long car trips I always pack a stash of small new toys, games, etcetera that I can hand out as needed and plan lots of stops along the way to stretch (this drives ...
- J.: That's a long drive. I hope you plan on stopping about every two hours to let the kids out and run. That's what we do when we take trips that are long - VA to M...
- Pillow case and towel from home. (Scents of home are comforting when asleep). extra underwear for accidents water prescriptions just in case sunblock
How to Travel with Homemade Babyfood?
Asked by A.B. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2008
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My husband and I are going to be taking a 3 day trip. We will be driving. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to travel with homemade babyfood. I've n...
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- I had a little refridgerator which plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car. It was great. Or Just throw it all in a big cooler and keep refreshing the ice on your...
- Hi, A.-- Freeze the homemade baby food in ice cube trays. When you are ready to leave for your trip, put 2 or 3 ice cubes (of the same type of food) in ziplock sna...
- I am not sure if this will help but it's worth a try. http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/travelwithhomemadebabyfood.htm
Travel over 700 Miles
Asked by D.P. from Gainesville
on February 17, 2010
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my husband and i are getting ready to go visit family and we have a 4 yr old and a 5 1/2 month old, we would like to travel at night so the kids sleep through most of ...
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- Traveling at night is the best way! The DVD player and movie is also very helpful, as well as any "gameboy, DS, PSP, leapster" hand held devices, they are so cool and ...
- Our family (with three boys) routinely travels long distances even 18 to 20 hours, and night travel is great with kids (though hard on parents, if you are not ready fo...
- When I was little, my family drove across country to my father's new duty station. To keep my brother and I occupied, my mom would give us a new toy from her stash eve...
Long Road Trip... Need Advice
Asked by G.K. from Salt Lake City
on February 27, 2010
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We are taking our kids (2 and 4.5) to San Diego the first part of May. I am very excited but at the same time a little panicked. We decided to drive, a 12 hour drive I...
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- I'm assuming the beach is on your list somewhere?? The beach is free and provides *endless* entertainments for the kids. I grew up in SD and we just visited as tou...
- Maybe someone has already suggeted something similiar (haven't checked) but something that has been a blessing for us on long trips with small people has been the 'Vac...
- You will have to stop evey 2 hours for a play stop or a snack or a meal. If you think about time out, 1 minute per year of age. Why do you think that is? Why n...
Advice on Air Travel with 6 Month Old
Asked by R.L. from Eugene
on January 4, 2007
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Just looking for ideas and tips on air travel with a 6 month old. We are considering a trip to visit my hubbys grandma in Indiana this spring and our baby boy will be ...
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- I have traveled a bunch with my two boys. All the suggestions you have gotten have been good - lots of sucking on take off and landings, and keep him upright as much ...
- Well, when I had to travel with my oldest she was about the same age as your boy. I made sure that I had plenty of juice and water ready to mix in a bottle along with ...
- I have flown several times with my son from California to New York, Colorado, Florida and North Carolina when he was 5 months and again at 9 months. We chose evening ...
Travel to Mexico 3Rd Trimester?
Asked by L.D. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2011
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Am I crazy for going? My brother is getting married in Riviera Maya and I plan on going barring any complications. I will be 33 weeks at the time - any other mamas t...
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- I didn't read ALL the responses, but this is my take. My daughter is now two months old. At the start of my third trimester I went to England for a month with my f...
- I wouldn't do it. There's no way on earth I would want to deliver my child in a mexican (or really any other foreign country) hospital. I have had a few friends wh...
- Nope. I wouldn't put myself or baby at risk. Maybe they can do a webcam service so you can be included in the wedding too. Ask-- its a win-win! Best wishes, M
Which "Travel System" to Purchase for My Newborn?
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on October 26, 2008
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I did go to Babies R Us and try out the Eddie Bauer Travel System-Preston. I wanted to find out which brand you would recommend. I want something that is EASY to put i...
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- I would advise against the "travel system"...they are big and bulky and really not necessary. I got a Graco infant carseat and the snap-n-go stroller and was very hap...
- Hi A., My husband and I got the Chicco Brand travel system. We just bought a new car seat since my daughter has finally out grown the carrier and she just turned o...
- I'm using a Baby Trend Travel system and I love it. It was within price range at Babies R Us. It was easy to put together and I use it all the time.
Advice for a Long Car Trip with 2 Kids
Asked by A.V. from Duluth
on April 13, 2008
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I am looking for any advice or suggestions for taking a long car trip with a 2 year old and almost 4 year old. My husband and I are planning a trip for a family reunio...
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- I agree that doing most of your driving at night is a good idea. My boyfriend and I just drove to Florida for Spring Break (a 23 hour car ride) with our 5 children (a...
- Hi A., Don't know if this is an option or not, but when we use to take long trips with our little ones we would try to make most of the trip at night while they wer...
- I have two kids (and one on the way) and we took a trip to the Florida Keys this past New Year. Our trip was a total of 28 hours drive time and we made a couple stops ...
