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Air Travel Tips
Asked by Y.G. from Las Vegas
on October 21, 2006
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In December my family (husband and twin daughters) will be traveling to Chicago for a wedding. The girls will be almost a year and a half by then. My question is, does...
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- Hi Y., I have one tip that many people overlook when carrying children on your lap. There is a device that fits the child like a vest and attaches to your seat belt f...
- I travel via airplane with my son quite often. He is now two. I found an awesome idea in the Parents magazine. Get a craft box from Walmart. One that is plastic with a...
- Yes, something to suck on! Lot's of things to be busy with their hands (colors, stickers, books) The benadryl worked great for me too, but ask your doc. And the one...
Airplane Travel
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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I'm going to be flying to San Diego with my 11 month old twins next week. We've flown with them before, but this time I'm traveling with a friend because my husband i...
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- I'll try not to repeat what has already been said. I am pretty sure that the TSA (security) makes exceptions for formula or breast milk in baby bottles. I would take ...
- Hi H., I've flown many times with my son, now 15 months, but I imagine its a lot harder with twins! I encourage my son to be active and mobile in the airport, befor...
- We've put our son's carseat (and if we go now that we have 2, we'd do it for the younger) in the plane and had him sit in it. It makes it more like a car ride. If you ...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
Need Help with Air Travel
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am flying with my 18 month-old son to Phoenix in three weeks. He is extremely active and loves to run around. Although I have flown with him before, I ha...
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- For flying- I've had great success using 1/2 dose of Motrin plus 1/2 dose of Benadryl. Helps them sleep! Otherwise, bring along a thousand little stickers and a lot ...
- We've gotten a lot of milage out of re-usable sticker books. Whenever I fly with my toddler, I take enough diapers to last a day and *plenty* of food too-- otherwis...
- I have done a flight like that as well C., My son was about the same at the time and it was from Ca to Michigan. I got a Gerber Baby Harness with a leash. I didn'...
First Time Air Travel Jitters
Asked by A.D. from New York
on November 11, 2009
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I will be traveling with my 14 month old next week. The flight is 11hs (departing 11 pm) and then another 30 min flight connection.
My stomach is in a knot! Needle...
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- Make sure he is hungry and has a bottle on take off and landing. The sucking on the bottle will ease his ear pressure which is the main reason kids cry on airplanes. A...
- A., you have tons of good asnwers and opinions that will help you through this flight. In my own experience all the things that have been suggested work. The only thi...
- While someone recommended the bulkhead seat, most of these have the tray between the seats, I found this made it far more difficult for my daughter to stretch out and ...
Any Advice for Plane Travel Advice with a 19 Month Old
Asked by W.S. from Bloomington
on January 28, 2008
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Does anyone have advice for traveling by plane with a 19 year old. This is our first plane trip and I want to be prepared. Did you buy a special car seat or just use...
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- I can tell you from personal experience that if you are going to use a car seat check the label on yours before dragging it through the airport. There will be a safet...
- I have been traveling with my daughter since she was 10 months old, she's now 3 1/2. I've always used her car seat because I felt she was secured better and she wasn'...
- I've done that before but travel rules have changed...I suggest you check with a travel agency or airline. Be sure to take gum or a binky!
International Flight
Asked by L.T. from Modesto
on May 12, 2009
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My husband and I will be travel with our 3.5 yo and 14 month old next wk to Europe. We have done quit a bit of air travel with our kids but never such long flights wit...
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- I flew with a 4 yo and a 2 yo Coast to coast and found that mini suckers were great for take-off and landing (like dum-dum pops). The plane also had the movie screens...
- Hi L., My family lives in the Netherlands, so we travel to Europe as often as we can. Last year we did it with our 6 month old, our almost 2 year old, and our 3 yea...
- My 2 year old has done 2 trips to germany and 2 trips to Australia. Expect your worst day and everything will be ok. I am always prepared for delays, many poopy di...
16 Month Old on an Airplane
Asked by S.T. from Salt Lake City
on October 13, 2006
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My 16 month old son and I are going to Travel to my parents, and I am having anxiety about the airplane ride. He is a very rambunctious little guy who can't EVER sit s...
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- My daughter went on her first plane ride @ 14 months old. She is very active as well. We loaded a new books and new toys that she's never seen before. It seemed to ...
- Duct-Tape? Just Kidding. Maybe a portable DVD player or those Books with the CD's that you put earphones on and listen to the story and follow along in the book, tha...
- Alot of Pediatricians suggest giving your infant benadryl! But I would use it at your own discretion. If you buy something in the secure area, Example the gift shop by...
Traveling for the First Time with Baby
Asked by K.E. from Bakersfield
on March 6, 2008
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Hey there. My husband and I are taking our baby on a five hour plane trip in April (she'll be 10 months then). We've opted to buy a seat for her instead of holding her...
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- We took our oldest daughter to Canada (5 hour flight) at 9 months, and our youngest daughter to Hawaii (6 hour flight) at 2 months. I agree with the advice to use your...
- K., I have 2 kids and have traveled with both for some time now. I would bring a couple new items for her to explore. When my kids were a little older, I would wrap...
- Hi, I flew to NY with my son around that age was also nervous, but it turned out great. Very smart getting her a seat - it will make a big difference. I'm pasting in ...
What to See/do on Europe Trip?
Asked by T.N. from Phoenix
on January 8, 2010
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My husband and I decided to spontaneously use all his travel points to go to Europe next month (particularly London, France, Germany, Italy). I am absolutely clueless ...
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- I've never travelled in Europe with children, so I'm not sure what would really be cool for you as well as keep your pre-schooler engaged. In Paris, I believe they st...
- i am from wales - lived there for 32 years, and travelled europe extensively. if you can get to wales it is really beautiful, but february in the uk is cold and wet a...
- When my husband and I were first married we traveled in Europe at least once a year for 2 weeks at a time. We created fantastic memories on our visits to Ireland, Eng...
