Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Puppets
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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.
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...
Travel Advice
Asked by R.H. from Minneapolis
on November 29, 2005
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Any advice on airline travel with an infant?
My partner and I will be making a short flight to Cincinnati for Christmas with our daughter who will then be 3 months ...
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- When my daughter was small we used to fly frequesntly from here to Denver. The thing that my doctor suggested and I found to have worked was to have something ready fo...
- Please be sure she is either nursing or drinking from a bottle as you take off and descend. And do not offer her these things until right before take off - if the tak...
- Been there. I was lucky and had a good baby. If you are nursing, try to nurse as you take off and then when you are descending. The sucking action keeps their ears ...
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 Traveler Lots of Questions Please Help
Asked by M.A. from Houston
on April 26, 2008
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Hello I need help! Im going to flight from Texas to California in a couple of months with my baby she would be 10 months in that time and I dont know a thing on what t...
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- Hi M., When We(Daugther and me) travel to Mexico, we do some of this things: 1. I buy (days before) a new toy but I will not let her have it until we are at the pl...
- Relax a little, it wont be that bad. I know that pressure of the up and down in the plane will affect her ears and might cause pain. When I would fly from MI to TX ...
- Airlines often have a "Traveling with child/infant" section on their website. If you don't find everything you need to know there, call the airline and ask your questi...
16 Month Old First Flight
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on January 27, 2010
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HI Moms,
My husband and I are going to Florida on Friday. We're taking our 16 month old son with us and it'll be his first flight. He's our only child so far so it...
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- Hi N. Have you bought a seat for your son, or will he be a lap child? If you've bought a seat then you should be able to take the car seat on board and you should str...
- If you have purchased a seat for him then you can use the car seat on the plane if it is approved as a seat that can be used on flights , if he is on your lap then you...
- The umbrella stroller you can just take to the plane and leave to the side just before boarding the plane (you'll see a designated area). When you check in, they'll gi...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
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 ...
Flying with a 2 Year Old!
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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I am taking my 2 year old son on his first trip that will require a plane ride. I'm not really sure what to expect and I was hoping someone would have some advice. A...
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- We've flown with my daughter (who just turned 3) several times. It sounds like you've already gotten good advice about activities and the booster seat (we tried it on...
- Hi- I've been flying with my son since he was 5 months old (he is now 5 years old). And, like you, I travel by myself as my hubby hates to fly. Here are some thin...
- Hi T., The best thing to keep my 2 yr old occupied is her portable DVD player and lots of movies. As long as you keep the volume reasonable, they dont have to have ea...
Road Trip
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on May 3, 2011
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We are taking a road trip soon with our 4 year old. We did this last year and it went well, but this one is a bit longer. We are looking at being in the car between ...
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- So glad I came over to respond. You have received some great suggestions that I hadn't thought of and can use. Here are my two cents - Definitely get the Color Won...
- We usually leave early in the morning, and the kids doze in the car. After about two or three hours, we stop for breakfast and let them run around. Then we get back ...
- We just went on a 10 hour drive down and 10 hours back for a trip to Disneyland with our daughter and grand daughter. I found sitting in the back seat was easier for m...
