Traveling & Kids
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Travel with Little Kids
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on June 2, 2010
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I am traveling Southwest next week with a two and a half year old (who has a seat) and a one year old (who doesn't have a seat). Any ideas how to keep them occupied d...
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- I think the one year old will sleep I know my daughter did At that age. For the other one take new toys or even little travel games. We bought our daughter her leaps...
- We have traveled a lot with our 5 and 2 yr olds. I have one who won't sit through a movie. These are some of the things that we have done. Make sure you have some ...
- I have an online community site on family travel. You can find tips there for travelling with your kids. Here is an article on toys that will keep them entertained on ...
Car Travel with a 23 Month Old
Asked by S.B. from Burlington
on June 4, 2010
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We have a family vacation coming up that will involve a couple of plane rides and several long car rides. Our 23 month old is a healthy and outgoing regular toddler. ...
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- We drive 18 hours twice a year to visit our family, so we spend a lot of time in the car. We have been doing this since our son was 4 months old (he is 4 years old no...
- We travel alot and dont have a travel dvd but it is a good idea. I find new toys, books, and miniature color books with crayons help a great deal! I also usually bring...
- We drove to florida (two 14 hour days, including stops) with our son at age 2 and on the trip down, we did not have a dvd player (i was morally opposed, after all, I d...
Teen Travel
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on June 27, 2010
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My daughter who will be a senior this year has asked to go on a trip to visit a friend who has moved away. There would be 4 or 5 kids going. All the other kids are 18...
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- Not in a million years would I have let my 17? year old daughter take off with 4 or 5 other kids who are 18. Now this is just my opinion. What were you doing at he...
- My parents let me travel when I was 18. My dad had a little rule, though, that I had to have some tools in the car. He was a mechanic so if there was car trouble...
- I don't think so. If your daughter is trustworthy, then you should let her go. I was 18 and went on a trip with my friends to a campground that had NO adult supervisio...
How Do You Travel with Your Kids?
Asked by N.J. from Minneapolis
on December 19, 2006
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okay, so we are thinking of going out of state, of course we would fly to our destination, but my question is if you are our you are not intending on renting a car, ho...
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- they have a travel seat i cant rember the name of it but it folds up almost flat
- I've traveled with and without a car seat but it depends on the destination and how you plan to get around once you're there. If you're staying at a hotel or resort an...
- Maybe you could rent a van with the carseat in it already? WE have a chevy venture with a carseat built right into the seat, maybe a rental place would have one also, ...
Where to take 8 months old infant for a road trip in the Midwest?
Asked by K.O. from Chicago
on May 12, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to take a family vacation not too far from the Chicago area and are hoping to drive to our destination. Does anyone have any suggestions f...
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- Hi! Have you looked at The Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva? It is a huge resort just over the border in Wisconsin and it is a great family destination. Not only do they...
- Door County, WI! Great family destination with old-time country charm, nice little shops, great trails, can rent bikes or mopeds, hike, take a boat, etc. We are going ...
- St. Joseph, Michigan is just 90 minutes from Chicago, but feels like miles and miles away! A small town located on the shores of Lake Michigan - it has great restaura...
Travel Help
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on April 29, 2008
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We're going to be going on vacation next month for the first time with our one year old daughter. She has never slept anywhere, overnight, besides her own room/crib. S...
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- Good morning. We travel often with our 4 little boys, so I have a lot of helpful tips!:-) If it is just sleeping, here is what has worked for me. My twins roll around ...
- Some hotels do have rooms with a crip in it - that may help her to feel more secure than sleeping the pnp. Best of luck!
- Based on my own experience I think you need to put the pack-n-play in a different room to simulate some place different and practice.
Travel
Asked by N.W. from Miami
on March 7, 2010
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Any advise on traveling with a 2yr old. It will either be a 2.5 hr flght,chnge planes with a1hr layover then another 2.5hr fly or a 5hr direct fly followed by a 90 mi...
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- I agree with Margie that the five hour direct flight will be a long time on the airplane. Book the flights with the layover. Be prepared with books and toys. Als...
- We flew with our 2 year old over the holidays and wish I had known about this harness. I would have used it on board instead of her carseat, which was a pain to lug t...
- You know your child so you really have to think this through as to which would be best for HIM, not what other moms think would be best for their child. My first born ...
R.V Travel with Kids
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on January 16, 2008
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Our family has had a travel trailer for over a year and have only been to two spots, Jellystone in Waller, and New Braunsfals. We live in Katy and would like family fu...
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- We have camped in several state parks (we are in the Adventure Guides program thru the YMCA - you may want to check into it b/c they do a lot of the work researching s...
- We go to lake sommerville - sommerville texas ! It is alot of fun ! We have a boat - so it makes it even funner ! There are alot of rv's there ! And campers w/ tents...
- You don't say where you stayed in New Braunfels, but I highly recommend the Jellystone up on FM 306 close to Canyon Lake. It was formerly the Maricopa Ranch Resort. ...
Family Trip to Mexico Resort. Snacks Allowed?
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on September 3, 2010
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We are leaving soon for a flight to Cancun airport for a vacation in Mexico. Can anyone tell me what if any snacks,drinks are allowed into the airport/airplane? Not su...
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- Yes on the snacks/food/gum/candy. Drinks, not so much. Always call ahead to see what today's regulations are.
- You can bring all the food snacks you want but no liquids except what you need to make bottles for a baby, medicine, or travel size toiletries.
- Any snacks are fine, though you might not be allowed to bring produce into another country, so I would avoid packing fresh fruit or veggies. But any packaged type of ...
Destination: Missouri (Any Opinions on Where for a Family Vacation?)
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 18, 2011
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Hi Ladies-
Well, we've decided to take a summer vacation to Missouri. My kids keep begging me to take them to Florida and right now, it's just not going to happen. ...
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- You can easily spend several days in St Louis. The Science Center and Magic House have been mentioned by several people and are great and there's also the City Museum,...
- We go to Branson every year or every other year. As a kid, that was always our vacation. We love Silver Dollar City, and there is plenty to do on their little strip. M...
- Forest Park in St. Louis can keep them busy all day - the zoo is better than Brookfrield and prettier, IMO. The Arch is a good visit. Budweiser gives brewery tours - y...
