Safety & Baby Gates: Puppets
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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 ...
Seeking Tips When Flying with Baby
Asked by T.P. from Tucson
on October 30, 2010
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Hi all,
My 9 month old daughter and I are taking a 4 hour flight alone, just she and I. She has flown before (just once) on a very short 50 min flight, with my husban...
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- new wrapped little toys, sticker books from the dollar store. I love the idea of the pill box. My son is 2.5 and loves to open those pill boxes. Filled with yummy snac...
- Hi T., When I flew with my son alone, I just made sure that I had some of his favorite toys and books with me. He did GREAT and I had no problems with him. If you h...
- The last time I flew, the woman sitting next to me had an infant and she had bought a small screen with a built in DVD player, so it was compact and fit into her baby ...
Taking Baby to the Beach!
Asked by K. from Dallas
on October 14, 2005
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We are taking our 10 mos old to Sanibel Island next month for not only his first beach trip, but his first trip of any kind. We will be flying and I wonder if anyone h...
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- K., We took my daughter to the beach when she was 5mos and 15mos. I tried not to put her in the sun too much during the day. In the evenings I would put her in he...
- We just got back from traveling to Hawaii with our 8 month old. We were very fortunate because she behaved really well. Have a bottle/pacifier ready (if your not brea...
- Hi K. we travel to the beach all the time my kids first trips they were only a few months old. We also travel to sannibel and Marcos alot there are some great seashore...
How to Avoid Airtravel Nightmares for Mommy and Baby
Asked by K.M. from Cleveland
on January 28, 2008
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I am planning an airplane trip to germany in march with my son who will then be 12 months old. I decided to get him his own seat but I am undecided if I should carry a...
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- I havent used CARES, however I have traveled with my 3 young children quite a bit on airplanes for long trips and the best advice I have is lots and lots and lots of p...
- We've used our carseat for our many plane rides with our son. We have a backpack to carry it in which helps a LOT with connections, etc... We like to use the carseat...
- I have used CARES. We went to Disney World in December with our 22 month old twins. They each had their own seat and we used the harnesses. You should ask to board ...
First Time Flying Cross Country with My Baby!! So Nervous...
Asked by G.M. from New York
on November 15, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I am traveling from the east coast to the west coast for Christmas. It's the first time my hubby and I will be traveling on a plane with our 14 month ...
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- I think shipping stuff ahead is a great idea! I purchased a new car seat (lightweight, specifically for travel) and had it shipped straight there so I only had to sch...
- Soooo many things. Her temperament is really only known to you, so most of this will be a judgment call. First, for stuff - get something like a peapod from onestepa...
- I traveled each year with the children. Don't worry about stuff - have your mom borrow from people she knows - we never brought a car seat, packnplay, high chair. If y...
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...
Front-facing Car Seat That Is FAA Approved for Planes
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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hi Moms,
In her first year my daughter has already ridden on several plane trips, but never in her own seat. she has just been in my lap each time. She's getting ...
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- I would contact the airline and ask whichever one you most frequently use. I just traveled with my three year old in May, and the flight attendant told me that my son ...
- Most car seats are also approved for airplanes but not all. It will say in the car seat manual or many times, directly on the car seat whether they are approved for a...
- The Britax Roundabout.
Seeking Advice from Mom's Who've Recently Flown W/ an Infant
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on September 13, 2006
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I will be flying next week for the first time with my 10 month old daughter. Luckily it's a short flight - Dallas to Kansas City.
Has anyone flown since all the n...
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- The main restriction is on liquids. Although, they really aren't checking all that carefully. If your daughter will need formula or breastmilk during the flight, you...
- i flew southwest with my 12 month old last weekend. they allowed two full bottles of whole milk, packaged baby food that was still sealed, and the freezer gel packs b...
- Hi N., I flew (Solo-no hubby) about 3 weeks ago from CA to TX itwas about 3 hours NS. Not too bad really. I have an almost 5 year old and a 2 year old. Neither o...
Advice for Trip to Hawaii
Asked by J.N. from Los Angeles
on February 18, 2008
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My daughter is 3 months old and we are taking a family vacation to hawaii at the end of the week. Does anyone have any previous experience and tips for traveling thro...
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- we took our son to the Philippines when he was 5 months old. i was very anxious about the 14 hour flight, the time diffference, the heat and practically eveything! h...
- Start with a little information about what she will exprience or encounter. make sure that there are going to be enough things to keep her busy, so you do not get so s...
- Hi J.- I was a Flight Attendant for 7 years and it is very hard traveling with children but here are a few tips that I hope help you out. Tip #1 Give the baby...
Air Travel Tips
Asked by I.S. from Washington DC
on March 6, 2008
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Hi there, my son will be 14 months when we will be travelling 11 hours oversees. This will be our first time flying with a baby and frankly I am super scared. I hate p...
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- I. - How ironic. My sister and her husband are traveling to Bulgaria (to his home town) on April. They are taking their 5 month old baby with them in a lap as wel...
- we just took a trip last year with our then 15 month old baby from virginia to california and the total trip took about 9 hours.we also had him on our lap when we trav...
- Hello I., I have traveled to Germany several times with my now 13 month old daughter. I asked about those tether straps the previous poster was referring too and I wa...
