One Parent: Myself
Results 1-10 from 4,492 articles
Is Birth Certificate Required for Child's Travel??
Asked by A.R. from Madison
on January 5, 2010
-
I'm thinking about taking a trip with my soon to be 2 year old son. He has never been on an airplane before. I noticed on the airline's website that if the child is ...
Answers
- You will have to purchase the seat.
- When we fly with our children a proof of who they are is needed a birth certificate or social security card . And if they are over 2 they need a seat . Once when we we...
- A., The airlines will take your word for it that your child is under two and doesn't require a ticket up until about the time they can walk. After that, they want ...
Don't Have a Birth Certificate for Flying?
Asked by S.W. from Charlotte
on May 26, 2008
-
Hi everyone,
I needed so advice about flying I have a 7month old little girl and were going to visit my family in MA, Didn't realize that i needed a regular size birt...
Answers
- I flew at Christmas with my 6 month old baby and no one asked me for any documentation. I didn't bring anything with me for such a request. You should notify the air...
- My son is going to be 2 in July. When he was 4 months we went to a funeral in Fl. (we live in Tn). Then when he was 6 months we went to visit his grandma in Las Vega...
- Some states now only have birth certificates in a card form (laminated). That is fine as long as it is certified. You should be able to see a seal on it. My 5 year ...
Do I REALLY Need My Son's Birth Certificate to Fly?
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on July 6, 2011
-
First of all, I should say that I can't find it. I am usually very organized with these things but it not where it should be. UNLESS, we haven't even gotten it in th...
Answers
- Your baby is obviously an infant (hopefully obvious to them), and I think they only want it if they are uncertain and you need to prove the age. I can't believe what ...
- I've never had an issue with needing one when flying with my kids but we always had a seat for them. If you can't find the Birth Certificate it is pretty easy to go t...
- If you can't find it, an immunization record (those yellow cards you get at the doctor's) should be sufficient if you are only flying domestically.
Certificate of Birth Registration / Birth Certificate? the Same Thing in NYC?
Asked by R.K. from New York
on December 10, 2010
-
Is a 'Certificate of Birth Registration' the same as a 'Birth Certificate' in NYC? My husband and I are about to travel with our 18 month old twins and need ID for the...
Answers
- Registering the birth and a birth cert are usually not the same, although I am not positive about in NY. My boys were born in the UK, and we had to register their bir...
- They are not the same, you will have to send in for a birth certificate for the twins. However, I have traveled with my kids many times and have never been asked for I...
- No they are not the same. You have to send for an official copy of the birth certificate. They are just notifying you that a birth has been registered. It should sa...
Who Should Travel?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on March 18, 2011
-
I know I will get a good mix of answers to this question....and I am looking forward to them.
When a family has small children (new baby, other smalls at home), do ...
Answers
- I don't know, I think a big deal can be made out of anything. Honestly, a 45 min car ride isn't very long at all, so I don't see the big deal in both parties travelin...
- If that close I think the grandparents should make most of the effort, but there are always special reasons that may not apply.
- I would think it would be equal. I'm sure you don't always like to travel and I'm sure probably don't always want to travel either. Breastfeeding or not if they live...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
-
Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
Answers
- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
Travel Without Kids
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on September 8, 2011
-
A little background...my husband and I LOVE TO TRAVEL. We live for it. Sure, I'd like to remodel my kitchen but between that and a great trip, bring out the suitcase...
Answers
- If you are breast feeding I would wait a while longer before introducing formula for the purpose of a trip. I think 10 weeks is still very young, and an important tim...
- I had a friend who, before she even got pregnant, made plans to go to the Vancouver Olympics (there was a group of 4 of them... 2 couples). Then she ended up having he...
- GO!!!!! When our youngest was barely 3 months old my husband and I went to London for 5 days, we also had a 3 yr old at home. My husband's sister came to watch the boy...
Vaccines and Travel
Asked by E.O. from Rochester
on August 7, 2010
-
I've been traveling this summer with my infant. Due to the travel he has missed his two month check-up and vaccines with our regular pediatrician, though he has seen a...
Answers
- YES! Get your child vaccinated before you travel the world; especially to places where not everyone can afford to be vaccinated, like Turkey! Do you really want him ...
- I would wait on the vaccines. Use the time to research them more. :) Did you ask your naturopath about them? If you son has digestion issues, the vaccines can complica...
- It all depends. Talk to a ped about it--some infants have slight reactions to the vaccinations and--if you're flying--the cabin pressure could magnify them.
Where Do You Get Your Birth Certificate If Born Out of State?
Asked by D.L. from Omaha
on June 24, 2011
-
Well I have to get my BC for Low income Housing right now so I can move out. Though I lived in nebraska all my life I was Born in a Kanas Hospital. I am not sure where...
Answers
- My sister went to the County Clerks office in Ca for me to get copies of my Birth Cirtificate when I was living in Tx.
- You need to call the county where you were born. I ordered mine online, but I also called to make sure I had done everything correctly. They FedEx'd it to me in a coup...
- I am sure you can call them and give them your info on the phone but you will need to CC or have to mail a check which will take more time. Here in Michigan you can pu...
Travel Oppourtunity with My Husband, ALONE!
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on September 21, 2009
-
well, i am just so nervous to take this opportunity that has presented itself to me.
my husband is going to san francisco for a conference in late october.
my mother...
Answers
- Go for it and don't look back! Seriously, take a couple of pictures with you but know that your girls will be well cared for. It's as good for them as it is you guys...
- These opportunities are few and far between. Go! Your kids will be perfectly fine and happy being with your Mom. I love San Fran and wish it was me!!! Don't allow a...
- GO! The first long trip alone that my husband and I had was when my oldest was 5 and my twins were 18 months. It felt kind of wierd and sad the first day, but after th...
