Vacation & Travel: Benadryl
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Benadryl for Travel?
Asked by E.L. from Minneapolis
on May 15, 2007
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This may sound awful so I am asking for some feedback on this subject. I have a very wiggly 14 month old who can not sit still for 1 minute and we are going on a four ...
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- I am not passing judgment at all. But I am warning you. If you're going to do this test it before you travel. My daughter gets so wired on Benadryl that it's almost...
- We are flying 3 1/2 hours mid-day this weekend with our very active 14 month old son, so I can totally relate! I plan on giving him Benadryl for the flight. This wil...
- I've done it. I'm not proud to admit it, but it worked wonders on both my (at the time) one and two year olds. An added benefit is that it helped with their congesti...
What's Everyone Doing to save Money
Asked by W.W. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2010
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I'm wondering what everyone's doing to save money. Tips on going grocery shopping, what are you cutting back on. I want to see if how else I would be able to save mo...
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- I didn't read through all your responses, and am getting to this a little late in the game, but I don't know if anyone mentioned Angel Food? You don't have to qualify,...
- Grocery Shopping - only purchase what is on sale. Clothing - Don't go to the stores unless you have a list and then stick with the list. I purchase everything off...
- If you get your hair colored, you might want to consider doing it yourself. I am SO not the type of person who is good with hair, but out of necessity I recently star...
Melatonin vs Benadryl for a 19 Month Old Help!!!!
Asked by J.J. from Minneapolis
on November 10, 2010
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Help ladies we are flying over Christmas and we have flown several times before with our 19 month old. Each time is gets harder and harder. He will not sit in his car...
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- i would consult your pediatrician on the dose of benadryl and when to give it to him.
- well, the difference between them, is that benadryl, is a drug. It's a medicine. Melatonin is an all natural homeopathic remidy to help you relax so you can fall aslee...
- When my oldest was 18 months, she was having trouble with fluid in her ears, and we were flying. The doctor told me to give her a dose of benadryl 30 minutes before t...
Advice for Air Travel with Infant
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2007
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Hello all!!
I have a question regarding air travel and sleep on vacation for other mom's out there. I am planning to take my 8 month old on two vacations in Februa...
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- A couple of years ago we took our son to Texas for vacation when he was 9 mos old and earlier this year we went to Texas again with our 2 sons (2 yrs and 3 mos). I st...
- Hi, M.. When my son was 1 yr. old we traveled to Florida, we brought his car seat with us so we got him a separate seat. When we traveled to Hawaii (he was 2 yrs. ol...
- Don't worry! It'll be great, and well worth it to have a lovely vacation. Nursing or bottlefeeding always makes my daughter fall asleep on the plane. If your baby u...
Travel System Stroller or Other Smaller?- Suggestions for Air Travel with Baby
Asked by H.J. from Austin
on March 23, 2008
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I have 3 trips planned while my daughter is between the ages of 5-6 months. I will be travelling on my own and am very nervous about travelling with an infant.
She d...
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- H. - My daughter took 7 plane trips in her first year of life (all our family is out of state), so I have LOTS of advice! Feel free to pick and choose: Packing: ...
- I have traveled with my infant son too. I googled and researched it before hand. Go to www.flyingwithkids.com they have some great tips. I would say definetly take...
- My 18-month-old has been on at half a dozen plane trips, including one to Mexico, which also required cars, ferries and golf carts to reach our final destination. Most...
International Travel with Infant
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on February 10, 2011
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My son will be a year old when we travel to Asia. I would really like to hear from moms who have done such long flights with their babies. My son is crawling now and a...
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- Hi! This has come up on Mamapedia several times in the past month or so, and you might want to search for similar questions and see those answers. Definitely DO buy...
- - snacks - comfy clothes and several "extras" - take time to walk up-and-down the aisles as needed - use your iPod to download cartoons so that he has something "no...
- You already have some awesome advice but I haven't noticed anyone mention the "CARES" restraint. It is FAA approved for children 1 year + and over 22Ibs, to be used on...
Air Travel with Toddler
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2011
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My husband and I will be flying to the East Coast from California this spring-- a 5.5-6 hour flight-- with our toddler who will be 21 months. So a few questions for ex...
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- I just completed a 10 hour flight to the UK with my 2 year old - the night flight rocks, she fell asleep after about an hour, and slept all the way. If you have plent...
- I don't think it matters whether she is in her own seat or on your laps as far as her wanting to jump up and run around is concerned. She will try to wriggle out of h...
- Hi, D. -- if you search past postings here you will find these questions asked in the past. We have flown a lot with our daughter since she was an infant, since we...
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...
Ideas for First Time Travel with Child?
Asked by A.L. from Washington DC
on January 31, 2007
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Anyone have any suggestions for a first time air travel with a 3 year old?
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- Do not pack the things like strollers, packnplays etc. if you can just rent them when you get there or buy an "umbrella stroller" for the $20. IT WILL totally save you...
- I travel with my little one often. Here are some tips that get me through. I bring along a backpack and his umbrella stroller. Although Stephen doesn’t sit in his...
- I took my 3 year old twin boys on a flight to Germany this past fall (8 hours of flying). The best thing is to bring a lot of small activities to keep him busy. They...
Travel with Toddler
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on November 18, 2007
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hi- i am traveling to the caribbean in january with my adorable 16mos old daughter. i am unsure as to whether i should buy her a seat or bring her car seat and hope th...
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- Take the free seat. First of all it is impossible to lug the car seat through the air port. And is it really necessary? I mean if the plane goes down, will the car ...
- I disagree with Allison. I cant stress enough that if you can afford to, BUY the seat. My son wanted to run up and down the aisles and the only way we were able to k...
- We just returned yesterday for a trip to North Carolina and it wasn't bad at all. The middle seat was open on the flight down (actually it was reserved for a travelli...
