Traveling by Plane
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1St Plane Ride
Asked by J.T. from Phoenix
on May 31, 2010
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Any words of wisdom for an 11 month old's first plane ride? He's not walking quite yet, but is a crawling maniac :)
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- We commutted a lot with our daughter b/c we lived in NJ, but my family was in Texas. Buy a plane seat. In the event of loss of cabin pressure or a very bumpy ride, y...
- You've gotten some good suggestions, DVD, Benedryll, & nap time flights. I also wrap one small toy for each hour we will be on the plane. Like a puppet, a car, a sma...
- If possible, try and arrange the flight to correspond with one of his sleep periods. My daughter flies back and forth from Kansas to Florida with a 5 month old and usu...
Flying with an Infant!!
Asked by T.F. from San Antonio
on July 9, 2009
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My boyfriend and I will be taking our ,at the time, 4 month old daughter on an airplane! I am wondering if any of you have some suggestions-ie how to transport formula...
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- Getting on the plane with baby is not too big of a deal. I would check your carseat, either have them put it in a plastic bag or buy a carseat carrier bag ($20 target)...
- What a great time to be flying with an infant! They are usually a piece of cake to travel with at this age. The car seat is allowed on the plane if you purchase a tic...
- Hi, I travel alot on planes with my two sons, thanks to my husbands job. You can bring your carseat on the plane or she can ride on your lap. Having a carseat is much...
Flying with 20 Month Old
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on April 2, 2010
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Hi-
I am flying with my 20 month old next week. Do I need to put him in a car seat on the plane? Also, any ideas to keep him busy during the flight? He doesn't...
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- I fly back and forth to Argentina with my daughter since she was four months. She is now two! At twenty months I packed puppet fingers, play dough, snacks she doesn'...
- I would bring some new portable toys - something they haven't seen yet will likely keep their attention longer. Some yummy snacks too -- maybe the special treats they...
- We've flown with our 22-month old son six or seven times so far and it's never completely painless but can be done with a minimum of tears. I bring lots of little stuf...
Breastmilk on a Plane
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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My husband and I are going to Destin the first week in September. Our son will be 3 months old. I am exclusively giving him breastmilk. I pump and feed him from a b...
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- NO liquids are allowed in carry on luggage unless they are in containers less than 3 ounces in size (and labled as such) and all the containers of liquid you are carry...
- You can take several bottles with you, but you must declare them separately. You can also take your pump with you. I did not check mine either, but they inspected it...
- I took 6 8 oz bottles with me. I also took my pump. No problems at all, but I did get a not on a script from my kids pedi stating that I would have my pump and bottl...
Coping with a Toddler on a Plane and or Cruise
Asked by L.M. from Kansas City
on June 8, 2011
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we are all planning (my husband's sister, her hubby, 3 kids - ages 1, 5 and 7, plus MIL) on gong on a cruise some time next year as a family reunion.
My toddler has...
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- There have been some wonderful suggestions about what to do, I flew constantly with toddlers when my husband worked for an airline, so here's a few things not to do: d...
- My 4 year old has been flying AND cruising regularly since she was 5 months old. As another mama mentioned, I think the anxiety is on your part. It's up to you to pr...
- Here are a few helpful toddler travel tips that should give you some ideas to help cope: http://www.skinnyscoop.com/search/plane?utm_campaign=theskinnyscoop&utm_me...
Advice on Flying Internationally
Asked by B.S. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We are flying with our daughter to the UK next month on Virgin Atlantic to see family. She will be 5 months old when we fly and this will be her first tri...
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- Hi B., We flew to Italy when my son was 5 months old. We flew Lufthansa out, and the bassinet was great. I don't know what I would have done without it. You do h...
- Hi B., I have not flown on Virgin, but we flew British Airways with my twins when they were 5 mos. old and they did great. At this age they still sleep a lot so th...
- If she's not too anxious around strangers, I bet she will be fine! If you cannot get the cot, I would reccommend getting her her own seat so you can have a spot to bu...
Flying with Our 2 Year Old
Asked by R.C. from Minneapolis
on September 13, 2007
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Hello,
We are flying to Florida tomorrow morning with our sweet little two year old. I was hoping some of you may have some suggestions as to how to make her first...
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- Change her diaper or have her use the bathroom right before you board. They do let you board before other passengers if you have a small child to have extra time e...
- We fly frequently with our son and here are my keys to success. We get to the airport early so that we can have a worry-free trip through check-in and security. Then w...
- R. ~ Traveling with Alex - what fun! If she still takes naps, try to get her to sleep at some point during the flight. Here is what we have done: For my son, all ...
Car Seat on Plane??
Asked by S.B. from Colorado Springs
on May 6, 2008
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Hi, I am taking a trip this coming Saturday to Texas with my 2yr old son. I have a question about the car seat. I have to bring one no matter what because he needs one...
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- I have flown with my daughter at that age before. I had to bring the car seat. Plane rules. Not sure if that is still a rule. But it was the law. I didn't buy her a se...
- I would absolutely take the car seat on the plane. We have traveled a great deal with our two children and it may be a bit of a hassle to haul in through security but...
- I used to travel with my three daughters when they were young (by myself when my husband was away on business). There's a little more than 2 years between them. I re...
Questions About Flying
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on September 8, 2009
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can i give my 11 month old benedryl before our flight. its her first time flying. she has no allergies thus far.l
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- We gave it to our 8m old on the flight to Hawaii and it worked great. Our Pedi said it was okay. They sell it in little individualized doses which are very convenient.
- It truly is a personal choice to give your child benadryl before a flight. Keep in mind that it may have the reverse effect, meaning it might make her more active rat...
- My 32 yr old and I flew when he was 11 months. Just keep a full bottle handy so he can suck on it as the air pressure fluctuates and he should be fine. His little ears...
First Plane Ride for Kids
Asked by K.K. from Columbus
on May 28, 2009
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Hello!
In June my 4-year-old, and 5-month-old will be experiencing their first plane ride. I am starting to panic. I am looking for advice to make this as smooth ...
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- We purchased a portable DVD player for our son's first trip (make sure you take headphones). Also, we bought some new little toys to help entertain. Most the time, the...
- Bring plenty of "stuff". Old toys, new toys, favorite toys, blankies, plush animals, etc. My friend just came back from CA and said that her life saver w/her 18 month ...
- I give my kids gummy bears instead of gum since I don't have to worry about a mess or them swallowing it but it gives the chewing they need to help the ears pop.(won't...
