Traveling & Kids
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Lap Tray for Carseat & Travel
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Looking for a lap tray that would be safe for my 3 year old daughter to eat, color or whatever on while in the car. We will be traveling to Gulf Shores i...
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- We are going on a trip also. My Son takes a therapy, Occupational. I asked for ideas from his therapist. She is so creative and gave me tons of things for him to d...
- We have the taby tray(purchased from Amazon) love it. It has a strap that helps to hold it in place and a cup holder that works to hold a cup or crayons. There is a sl...
- We do 12 hr and 16 hr trips home to the mid-west at Christmas every year. Just make sure you stop somewhere she can run around when you eat and prepare for it to take...
Loking for Help on Travel Ideas
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on April 15, 2009
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Need help on what i should pack for a 2 1/2 yo. We are going buy car and leaving tomorrow night. I don't really know what to pack for her to do. I have a DVD player if...
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- I try to keep a bag right next to her chair with a couple of choices. My daughter has always liked those magnetic books/boxes and books. The videos also work great. ...
- We just took a 27 hour trip from Connecticut to Florida wiht a 2 year old, 3 year old and a 4 year old. I have been making this trip since the 4 year old was a newbo...
- Christine, You didn't say how long your drive is so I don't know if you want something to help your daughter go to sleep or toys for the next day. I find dollars b...
Overseas Travel Advice?
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on August 8, 2006
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My husband, daughter, mother-in-law and I will be traveling to the U.K. soon. We used to live there and are seasoned travelers...but this will be our first visit with...
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- This may sound strange, but my best advice regarding sleep, etc. is to pretend that you're still in Chicago as far as nap and bedtime (and even mealtime to the extend ...
- A lightweight stroller to help move baby through the airport, and books/dvd/toys on plane are helpful. The flight we went on was very erratic in regards to giving juic...
- portable DVD player with a bunch of new dvd's of her favorite shows----a LIFESAVER!!!!!
Travel Without Small Children
Asked by J.T. from New York
on June 14, 2010
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My husband and I and our two kids ages 4.5 and 1.5 are flying to Israel to visit my husbands family for one month. During this one month my husband wants just him and ...
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- Personally I would not go. They are in another country with people they barely know. No chance I'd go. If you do, would you have fun or would your heart be with t...
- You are not being unreasonable. Stick w/ your gut on this. I would never allow my small children to stay w/o me in a foreign place--family or no family! The fact that...
- I agree with you. I wouldn't leave my kids either. f for no other reason than the kids really don't know the in-laws.
Car Seat for Airplane Travel
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on July 26, 2007
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My daughter is 11 months old and we are looking for another convertible car seat for my husbands car (we have a Cosco Alpha Omega Elite as our primary for my car), but...
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- Don't fret about the carseat. Most all carseats now are safe for airtravel. I work at Midway and we do randomly check carseats, and they pretty much all have a stick...
- I have a carseat/ stroller for airline travel. It works well. The stroller part works well for short trips and it is worth it not to cart a big carseat around the ai...
- I don't believe it is mandatory for you to have a car seat for your child. You can just hold them in your lap during the flight and landing and then just place them i...
Naps and Sleeping During Travel for a Toddler
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on April 6, 2009
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We are going on vacation next week with our 15-month-old daughter. She is a very routine-oriented baby and still needs her two naps a day. I haven't had her take a nap...
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- I would avoid the Benadryl - there are a good chunk of kids who actually get over the top, crazy hyper as a reaction to the medication. In terms of being very rout...
- We flew to Seattle when my daughter was 12 months old. I gave her some Benadryl to "make her sleep" on the flight out there. She did sleep...but only for the taxi an...
- Be careful with the Benadryl!! It can have to opposite affect on children, it could make her hyper. If you are staying in a hotel, most have cribs available all you ...
Toddler Stroller and Travel Bed?
Asked by A.J. from Nashville
on August 11, 2009
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Hi all,
Two quick questions:
1. Any recommendations for a good, compact, comfy stroller for a 2 year old? We have a Chicco stroller which is very cumbersome and a...
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- Maclaren or Pliko are really good for travel and you can find them on Craigslist for $50-60. I will second on Aero bed:)
- A., I highly recommend the Pea Pod Plus that is on sale now at OneStepAhead.com http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=534189&orderType=E&cm_...
- Hi A., I don't have any good ideas on the stroller, but we doo have an Aero Bed for my now 4 year old. She has used it since she was 2 and LOVES it! It does make a ...
When You Travel to See Friends......
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on May 5, 2011
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If you travel any distance to see friends and stay at their home, what kinds of things would you appreciate upon arrival?
We frequently have weekend guests (coupl...
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- A friend of ours always has waters at the bedside tables and I always appreciate that :)
- A relatively current magazine to flip through as I wind down for bed. In case I forgot to bring any reading material of my own.
- My in-laws keep a little basket in their bathroom for guests. It filled with little things you may forget...toothbrush, toothpaste,floss, travel sized deodorants,etc....
Rules on Infant Travel
Asked by R.H. from Minneapolis
on October 11, 2007
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Has anyone traveled recently with their child? I'm wondering if you are required to show a birth cirtificate to prove the child's age. I have a very small 2 year old ...
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- I just got back from the West coast with my daughter and her daddy. At check in all they ask is for their name and their birthday...you might be able to get away with ...
- Hi, R.- I dont have advice but I read your post and though hmmmm.. I know her!! I cant sleep tonight it is frrrreeeezzziiinnnggg in our house!!!!!!!!! And strange that...
- I think that you could get away with it.... but just in case call the airline and ask if it is necessary to have the certificate to travel. They don't ask you for ide...
Travel Entertainment Ideas
Asked by K.C. from Seattle
on November 14, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
What are your most brilliant out-of-the-box entertainment ideas for your kiddos when you travel?
My kiddos are 3 (almost 4) and 1. We're making a trip ...
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- This might be more for your 3 yo but this is what I brought for my kid on the plane or road since he was 2... Kids books w/CD, where there is a sound like a ping wh...
- little toys that are wrapped up and you can pull them out periodically for your toddler - art stuff or little dolls/cars, clay etc. color wonder sets, for baby little...
- Great question! I well remember the challenge I had trying to entertain/occupy my little one for her 9 hour jaunts across country in the airplane. I often headed off t...
