Overseas Move: Infant, Ergo
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Need Advice on a Stroller and Other Infant Gear
Asked by D.B. from Grand Rapids
on May 7, 2009
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Hello. I am trying to figure out the best stroller situation for my son who is due in August. We are going w/a bigger car seat, not one of those infant carriers that f...
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- The strollers that accept the infant seat are soooo convenient. I used it with my great niece when I kidnapped her and it was wonderful. The stoller is nice to use a...
- If your asked the baby, he'd say he wants to be on your body as much as possible until he's older and more interested in the world around him. I guess some of it depe...
- I wouldn't trade my carseat stroller set for anything! When they are little and fall asleep in the car it is so wonderful to not have to wake them up every time you tr...
Another "Traveling with Baby" Help Request., for High-Maintenance Baby.. :)
Asked by P.D. from San Francisco
on September 25, 2008
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Hello Mommies,
I know this has probably been posted many times.
I will be traveling with my soon-to-be six-month-old. It will be a four hour flight, through Sout...
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- Hi P., I have twin girls. They are now 10 months old, but we traveled with them at the same age as your daughter halfway across the world and they did amazing! My ...
- Hi P., I traveled with my son when he was 3 mos to Europe and many other short trips... my lifesaver many times was a complete change of clothes for me and the baby. ...
- I traveled with my son on Southwest when he was about 7 months old. I have also traveled with him multiple times since and all of them have been across country. One th...
Need Advice for Baby Gear for 8 Mos-18 Mos
Asked by K.W. from Salinas
on June 16, 2009
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Hi! I will be moving to South America when my son is 8 months old. As he is my first child, I have no idea what items I need for a baby during the 8 month to 18 mont...
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- My husband and I lived in Bulgaria and Egypt for 2 1/2 years before we had kids and were able to find nearly everything we needed there (even North American brand name...
- Hey K., I must say, you are smart to get your items together before you go. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for awhile and that is probably one of the cities in S...
- I think most important would be to have his carseat for that phase before you go, as well as a stroller you like ...maybe some clothes staples and blankets too.
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 ...
1St Time Flying W/11 Month Old (& Doing It Solo!) - Advice Please!
Asked by S.R. from Albany
on July 25, 2008
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Hi, Mamas!
In a few short weeks I'll be flying out of state with my 11 month-old son. This will be his first flight. I haven't flown since my honeymoon, so I'd gr...
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- Hi S., I have flown with my baby and toddler son several times by myself. This is what worked best for me. Get an isle seat: that way when you need to, and you wi...
- Hi S., When I look back the past, sometimes I wonder why I did something that was too difficult. I understand how you feel because I took two children (8 years old...
- You have a lot of great advice, here's my 2 cents. Bring plenty to eat and drink for your son, you are not allowed to bring a water bottle for yourself, but you can d...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I will be flying with my 10 month old son for the first time at the end of the month. Any ideas/suggestions to make it as easy as possible.
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- HI D., My daughter was around that age when I took her on a plane for the first time. Make sure to have some his favorite books and small toys to keep him occupied...
- Hi D., I have flown with my children at all different ages and sometimes by myself. Here are some of the things I have found to work: 1) If he is mobile, waiting...
- My 2 kids had their passports when they were 6 months old and away we went! The biggest thing I can tell you is to just NOT worry. The kids do far better than you dr...
