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Suggestions for International Travel with a 5 Month Old?
Asked by A.P. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Hi moms,
I will be taking a family vacation to Spain in August and my son will be 5 months old at the time. We are taking a nonstop flight, have purchased a seat fo...
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- I know a lady who traveled to Turkey I think it was with her twin baby girls and husband. I think you are stressing yourself for no reason. You'll be fine, especially ...
- I took my baby when he was 3 months old to England and it worked out great because he laid in the basinet in front of us and the white noise of the plane relaxed him i...
- We took our daughter to Mexico when she was 4 months old. We did not buy an extra seat for her but found she had no problems sleeping, despite plenty of noise in the ...
Air Travel Tips W/ Infant
Asked by D.E. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in ...
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- Hi, D., I am the mother of two babies, one 19 months old, the other 5 months old. I have flown with the elder baby ten times, all with my elder child on my lap and...
- It's much easier to travel with a baby that you think. Call the airline and ask if they have a place to hang in a portable basinet (provided by the airline). Contine...
- I have a two year old and a two month old. We started traveling with our daughter, now two, when she was three months old. The thing that I suggest if you don't have o...
Flying with an 8 Month Old
Asked by L.B. from St. Louis
on August 2, 2008
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I will be taking my daughter, (8 months when we fly), on a four hour flight by myself and she doesn't have her own seat. I don't ever really give her medicine unless ...
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- I don't think any decongestant is approved for such a young baby--that could be really dangerous. Getting her ears checked first is a great idea. Just let her nurse/...
- i agree with everything suzi and christine said, and i'll add one more tidbit - we made the mistake of filling bottles with water to add to the formula in flight, and ...
- I just got back from a trip to Baltimore last week with my nine month old son. We left the stroller at the door of the plane and they stow it for you at no charge. It ...
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...
Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
Mommy and Baby Products
Asked by M.M. from Las Vegas
on January 5, 2008
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I just had a quick question. I have several family members who are going to be having babies here really soon. I have my ideas of what to get them but I am requesting ...
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- If these are mom's that are going to be breastfeeding, I would include either Lansinoh lanolin or Nipple Cream by the brand Motherlove (can be found at Whole Foods, Wi...
- Aloha M., a friend of mine recently had a baby shower with a registry, (first child), and don't ya know... not one burp rag was listed! Everyone seemed to 'outdo' the...
- hi M.! The thing I could not live without was a sling. There are a lot out there, but I got a "Cute Sling". They run about $45 and was worth every penny. I used ...
Baby Sling....Ring, Pouch or Neither??
Asked by K.C. from Tulsa
on July 10, 2008
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I am researching baby carriers. I have looked at baby slings with rings, pouches, wraps and framed carriers. I have tried the framed carries and backpacks with the oth...
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- Hi, I have tried slings, pouch and carriers. They all hurt my back and were uncomfortable. I bought a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support, and it is awesome!!! I used i...
- I have used my hotsling with all 4 of my kiddos and it is the greatest!!!! I have tried many styles, but this one is the most comfortable, easy on my back, and puts m...
- I am the QUEEN of carriers. It was a constant search for one that allowed me to carry my son, who was born 9 lb 9 oz, and never small, not stress a weak back and not ...
Breastfeeding in Public and Hands-free
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good sling brand for breastfeeding in public and on the go? I'm a new mom of a week old baby girl, and am feeling a bit overwhelmed about getti...
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- I used the Baby Pouch. It's like the Moby Wrap but better for me because the material is more stretchy and you can really get it snug with room to give. As for those...
- I am not sure about a sling but you should look into a hooter hider by bebe au lait. I felt the same as you, and once I got the cover breast feeding in public became ...
- Hi, T.. The best sling for breast feeding is the Baby Pouch. I found that it is stretchy enough to allow the baby to nurse while in the sling. Several of my fri...
Good Back Carriers?
Asked by J.S. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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My 5 mo old weighs 15 lbs and is 25" long now. She has outgrown her Baby Bjorn front carrier. That carrier was good expect it doesn't have any waist support so when ...
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- I love my "Moby" wrap. And I made it myself. Try this: Purchase 5 yards of jersey fabric. Cut it in half up the middle (so that you have two 5 yard pieces) - now ...
- Moby Wrap ROCKS! As does BabyHawk! I teach babywearing and people love them and I highly recommend both brands! I travel with my Babyhawk. My son is 33 lbs at 21...
- Check out the lille baby carrier. They sell them @ buy buybaby. A bit less bulky than an ergo & a few more options for carrying.
