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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...
Car Seats and Travel
Asked by E.C. from Minneapolis
on September 7, 2007
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My family will be traveling to Mexico this winter and there will be 2 toddlers going that are still in car seats. Renting a car is out of the budget, but to get into t...
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- I would take the car seats that fold flat like the other ladie suggested. i have seen them in target and walmart. No sense taking a risk if you don't have to. Plus ...
- I am a MOMS Club member. One of the other moms has this car seat that also doubles as a stroller. They have used it on their travels - even airplanes. They really l...
- Here are some links to some vests that you can get that will work for the plane and the car. Look over them and see what would work best for you. They have some for ...
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...
Summer Travel, "To Disney or Not to Disney"?
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2010
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I'm planning a summer trip in late July with my husband and 2 1/2 year old son. After ruling out Hawaii and Florida (just too expensive for us right now), we are think...
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- I personally was glad I waited until my kids were a little older. I see too many kids having meltdowns there. There are lots of fun zoos and stuff to do near you, I'm ...
- Hi S., My two cents is to wait. 2 1/2 is a young age and it can be quite overwheling. Lines in July are going to long long long. I dont care how exciting the ride look...
- Hi S., I would wait until your son is older if I were you. Its going to be so hot in July and the lines will be long and the park will be crowded. And Disneyland is n...
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. ...
Cheap Car Rentals????
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on September 13, 2012
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Is there a magic website or phone number out there for cheap car rentals. These prices are suprising me lately. I have already spent $800 on plane tickets, $450 on h...
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- We use Thrifty but, we have a corporate account linked with our company. We have Corporate accounts for hotels as well. Hubby dies the traveling and I do all the f...
- My only secret comes as a result of a discount through my bank/insurance company, USAA... :( sorry!
- hotwire.com I've rented at least 5 cars using this site, all over the country. They only use the major companies (Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, etc.) You don't find ...
Travel to LAX with 2 Yr Old Twins and Infant-flight and Car Seat ?S
Asked by S.Y. from Portland
on August 30, 2009
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We are traveling by air to LA for the 1st time with our 2yr old twins and 8mo old infant (her age in Oct. when we travel). I talked to Alaska Air and they said we can ...
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- I have to second what Megan posted! I traveled last Oct. with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3 month old along with my hubby of course. I opted to check their car seats, which w...
- Car seats are good because the kids are used to sitting in them, but not a necessity, especially if you have a lot of other stuff to carry around the airport. Call 24...
- Hi S., We just traveled cross country with a 3 yo and 9 month old twins, so I hope I can give you some advice that worked for us! Check the stroller and the car seat...
Getting a Deal on a Rental Car
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on December 12, 2011
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Do you know any avenues to take in getting a good deal on a rental car at an airport (DFW)?
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- I use Expedia or one of the other deal sites. Priceline is a good one too. The prices will vary depending on the type of car and if you want to pick it up in the airpo...
- I find that National or Alamo car rental usually has the best rates around. As for pre-paying your gas, make sure you are actually going to use the full tank. Gas st...
- Not sure about DFW, but check and see if they have Enterprise or Budget, you could check you local companies and see what they can do for you when you travel. Does yo...
Travel W/1yr Old (Plane, Train & Taxi)
Asked by J.F. from Columbus
on July 14, 2010
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We are taking a trip in a few months and I want to make sure I take what I need for my lil one without over packing. I've seen a few others posts and have some ideas b...
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- We've traveled a lot with our son--we've done some taxi rides without a car seat, but I felt really, really awkward about it--I was just terrified that we would get in...
- I would suggest taking your carseat. I don't believe that car rental companies rent carseats and even if they did you have no way of knowing what kind of condition it...
- Some airlines will let you take the car seat and stroller right onto the plane with you even if you are lapping it. We are taking our 2 mo. old on Delta Airlines and t...
How Can I Deal with This Horrible Morning Sickness?
Asked by N.E. from Dallas
on January 7, 2009
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Does anybody know how to ease morning sickness?
Rolaids, salty snacks and crackers, iced water, 7up, lemon... you name it! Nothing works! I feel sick all the time. ...
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- Happy New Year AND Congrats on your first baby! You poor dear girl! I experienced the same thing and tried multiple over the counter nausea meds and sea bands that pu...
- I understand, I've been through it five times! This website is a great help: http://www.helpher.org/ Cut out the prenatal vitamins for now, and talk to your OB abo...
- Get some ginger candy to suck on. I know you can find it at the Asian markets.
