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Seeking Advice on Travel Agencies Vs. Airlines Vs. Travelocity! Need Cheapest!
Asked by J.M. from Kansas City
on June 1, 2009
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I am needing some advice on travel details... I have not had to book a flight in more than 10 years! I've been researching flights for 2 weeks now. The prices airlines...
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- Hi. I have post poned trips to central america for exactly this reason. If it's possible to push your trip back a couple of weeks, you can probably still get in on a l...
- Booking earlier is always better. I have never done the travel agent thing but it has never made sense to me to pay someone to do what I can do on my own. In the past,...
- I agree with the others, generally the earlier you book the cheaper the rate. We just got back from Orlando and flew on a discount airline called Airtran, the plane ri...
Airline Travel with Car Seat/stroller
Asked by M.E. from Denver
on July 1, 2008
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I will be traveling to NJ next week with my 3 1/2 year old son. I'm debating about taking his car seat and stroller on the plane. My parents have a car seat and stro...
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- Hi M., I would definitely bring your car seat. In my experience I found that having familiar surroundings is comforting on an airplane. also it may be easier for him ...
- I wouldn't take the carseat, but I would probably take a small stroller in case your child falls asleep or airport too packed for what you need to do.Bring things to k...
- We ditched having a stroller by the time the kids were 3. walking through the airport can be a bit of a hassle but they want to walk and it gets rid of energy. we ha...
Travel Entertainment Ideas Needed
Asked by R.D. from Spartanburg
on February 26, 2007
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I am planning to make a car trip to visit family within the next few weeks, and I need some ideas to keep my 18 month old son entertained! This is a drive that takes...
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- I hate to recommend it b/c we avoided them until my daughter was 2 and now she's addicted but what about a portable DVD player with DVDs? We made a 10 hour drive for ...
- I would suggest a portable DVD player. We usually have to take a 10-11hr to Ohio every year and that came in handy.
- You can buy a DVD player for around $100 that can go in the car- that will take up at least a few hours if he'll stay entertained watching movies.
Travel
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on November 5, 2012
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Hi. My husband and I are flying to Florida on Wednesday with our 5 month old and 4 year old. We haven't flown with 2 kids and haven't flown since our son was 18 month...
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- I would check with Southwest. A lot of airlines do not allow for the double strollers to be gate checked. I was able to gate check mine because I disassembled it and...
- Everyone has given you great advice. We just flew with our 3 month old on Southwest and boarded between A and B with the Family Boarding. The flight attendant checkin...
- If the flight isn't full, Southwest will let you bring the infant seat on the plane, but it has to go in the window seat...and you won't be able to all sit together. ...
Cross Country Travel
Asked by L.B. from Duluth
on December 21, 2009
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Hi there, I will be traveling to FL for Christmas. We are flying out of Minneapolis on thursday morning. I have a daughter that is 4 months old. I need some advice on ...
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- I think trying to go with only carryons and a 4 month old will be very difficult. Does your child have her own seat? That is key. The planes are so small and the se...
- I traveled alone with my daughter when she was 6 months. Her doctor said to give her a little tylenol b4 we took off each time (we connected in Chicago) and to make su...
- Most small babies travel very well so if you relax, she will too :-) As for packing, just pack about 8 diapers, 4 onesies and a couple of outfits - and don't forget a...
Travel with 4 Mo Old
Asked by J.P. from Tampa
on June 25, 2007
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Hello. I am traveling by plane next month with my 4 month old and wondering what I should bring to make it easier on myself. I booked the ticket at night 8-11 so she...
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- I just received this today in my email. Seems like it has some good tips. It's called 'Seven secrets to successful travel with a young child' http://www.babycente...
- I once flew by myself with my 3yo and 1yo. I would take the stroller. I had a layover in Atlanta and that place is a madhouse. It was just much easier to strap them ...
- I would make sure you defentily have enough milk and tylenol. Their ears will pop on the plane, also bring a pacifier.
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 ...
Airplane Travel for a Toddler
Asked by C.F. from Pittsburgh
on April 23, 2007
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My sister-in-law, my nephew, my son, my mother, and I are going to the beach this summer. Because of a wedding, I have to fly down to AL with my son. I've been looking...
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- Hi C., I used to work for an airline. I haven't traveled with my son on an airplane yet, but I can tell you I agree with these ladies! You never know what kind of fli...
- Hi C.! I would suggest bringing as little as possible and getting your son a seat. It will be more comfortable (and safe) for you and him. If you are staying in a h...
- I really like all the suggestions you have so far, so the only other suggestion I have is that you may want to consider shipping some of your stuff (clothes, diapers e...
Seeking Travel Tip for a 9 Month Old (Plane, Hotel, Time Change, Etc.)
Asked by S.L. from Chicago
on April 16, 2007
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Hi! My husband, son, and I are going to my brother's wedding in Santa Barbara, CA, in a few weeks. Its my son's first flight. He will be about 9 months old then. I ...
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- I have two sons ages 4 and 2 1/2 and I travel alone with the 2 of them very frequently. I agree with everything everyone else wrote, and would also emphasize that the...
- We just flew to Florida with our 9 mo. old daughter for her 1st flight, and it was way easier than I thought it would be. She went to sleep as we were taxiing and sle...
- We have traveled a few times with our now 9 month old. Try not to worry, it is amazing how kids adapt to traveling. It sounds like you rented all you need. Thats wh...
Train Travel with 3 Kids
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on October 17, 2008
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Hi Mamas! Is it crazy to think I could survive a 21 hour train trip with my 3 children? My husband will be unable to go with us so it will be just me and my 8, 6 and...
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- Hi J.! I travel with my 5 children. I have 3 boys and 2 girls. Try going to the dollar store and making up a goodie bag. Just little cheap toys and activities. Ev...
- If you decide to take the train bring lots of blankets. My mother-in-law just took the train to visit us and said it was freezing in the coach car. Good luck with your...
- The last responder is right they are loud and if your kids are to the sound is absorbed by the train pretty well. I traveled from Tucson AZ to San Antonio TX (19 hr ri...
