Vacation & Travel: Infantino
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Air Travel Tips W/ Infant
Asked by D.E. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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I need airplane travel advice…my husband will be on the plane 5 hours (not including checking in) with my 3 1/2 month baby whom I am nursing. We will be sitting in ...
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- Hi, D., I am the mother of two babies, one 19 months old, the other 5 months old. I have flown with the elder baby ten times, all with my elder child on my lap and...
- It's much easier to travel with a baby that you think. Call the airline and ask if they have a place to hang in a portable basinet (provided by the airline). Contine...
- I have a two year old and a two month old. We started traveling with our daughter, now two, when she was three months old. The thing that I suggest if you don't have o...
Going to Italy
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 16, 2011
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Hello,
We are thinking of taking a family vacation to Italy this summer. I am nervous because of our two year old and the longggg flight there. Also, I dont think e...
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- What part of Italy do you want to visit? We stayed in Rome at a cute little hotel, Hotel Romulus, not too far from everything and included breakfast. The streets seeme...
- Well, we do Europe every year to visit family, since my daughter was born. I am not going to lie, flying is no pleasure - but it's worth it in my eyes. those 12 hours ...
- I haven't done Europe with kids yet, but most places there, and particularly Italy, are very child friendly! I would suggest a stroller with outdoor terrain tires for ...
Flying with an 8 Month Old
Asked by L.B. from St. Louis
on August 2, 2008
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I will be taking my daughter, (8 months when we fly), on a four hour flight by myself and she doesn't have her own seat. I don't ever really give her medicine unless ...
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- I don't think any decongestant is approved for such a young baby--that could be really dangerous. Getting her ears checked first is a great idea. Just let her nurse/...
- i agree with everything suzi and christine said, and i'll add one more tidbit - we made the mistake of filling bottles with water to add to the formula in flight, and ...
- I just got back from a trip to Baltimore last week with my nine month old son. We left the stroller at the door of the plane and they stow it for you at no charge. It ...
Baby Sling....Ring, Pouch or Neither??
Asked by K.C. from Tulsa
on July 10, 2008
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I am researching baby carriers. I have looked at baby slings with rings, pouches, wraps and framed carriers. I have tried the framed carries and backpacks with the oth...
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- Hi, I have tried slings, pouch and carriers. They all hurt my back and were uncomfortable. I bought a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support, and it is awesome!!! I used i...
- I have used my hotsling with all 4 of my kiddos and it is the greatest!!!! I have tried many styles, but this one is the most comfortable, easy on my back, and puts m...
- I am the QUEEN of carriers. It was a constant search for one that allowed me to carry my son, who was born 9 lb 9 oz, and never small, not stress a weak back and not ...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
Moby Wrap Baby Carrier
Asked by M.M. from Seattle
on May 13, 2008
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Has anyone out there tried the Moby Wrap or one of the other Moby products? I found some information on it, but want to get any feedback from someone who has used it ...
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- I ordered a Sleepy Wrap and I LOVE it and I have had a long history with back pain. It is less expensive than the Moby. Google it, you will find it. I am very happy th...
- I've tried it with my infant son. Once you get the hang of wrapping it around it is pretty simple - great for skin to skin/kangaroo care for newborns. My son liked i...
- M.~ I bought one before my son was born. I found it difficult to use, I tried it when he was a newborn and because he was so close to me he got confused and starte...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Mommy and Baby Products
Asked by M.M. from Las Vegas
on January 5, 2008
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I just had a quick question. I have several family members who are going to be having babies here really soon. I have my ideas of what to get them but I am requesting ...
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- If these are mom's that are going to be breastfeeding, I would include either Lansinoh lanolin or Nipple Cream by the brand Motherlove (can be found at Whole Foods, Wi...
- Aloha M., a friend of mine recently had a baby shower with a registry, (first child), and don't ya know... not one burp rag was listed! Everyone seemed to 'outdo' the...
- hi M.! The thing I could not live without was a sling. There are a lot out there, but I got a "Cute Sling". They run about $45 and was worth every penny. I used ...
