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Travel Without Kids
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on September 8, 2011
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A little background...my husband and I LOVE TO TRAVEL. We live for it. Sure, I'd like to remodel my kitchen but between that and a great trip, bring out the suitcase...
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- If you are breast feeding I would wait a while longer before introducing formula for the purpose of a trip. I think 10 weeks is still very young, and an important tim...
- I had a friend who, before she even got pregnant, made plans to go to the Vancouver Olympics (there was a group of 4 of them... 2 couples). Then she ended up having he...
- GO!!!!! When our youngest was barely 3 months old my husband and I went to London for 5 days, we also had a 3 yr old at home. My husband's sister came to watch the boy...
Holiday Travel with Infant
Asked by E.K. from New York
on March 18, 2010
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Hello,
I have an infant who has a pretty good schedule (one long nap mid-day). It has been proven in the past if we deviate from this schedule it is usually hard on ...
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- I would definitely go. Why not stay in a hotel overnight. Might make for a nice weekend. If you keep your baby on such a rigid schedule, the word flexibility w...
- My kids were on schedules and fell apart, too. That is a long drive for anyone to spend only 3 hours there - I would think seriously about not going even without kids....
- I am sorry to say but I do think you are being a bit over-protective. I am a mother of four and feel that sometimes you are going to have to go with the flow, even if ...
Looking for a Weekend Getaway near the DFW Area
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on March 8, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
Grandma has offered to take our preschooler for a week and my husband and I are THRILLED! We are planning to take a little 3 or 4 day getaway with just ...
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- In Austin there's a nice little B&B called Carrington' Bluff Inn. There are 2 houses that make it up. The Writer's cottage has 3 bedrooms and is by far my favorite. ...
- have you thought about going to Arkansas? You can go to Hot Springs or something! Check it out http://www.arkansas.com/ Congrads on the get away!!!
- I think you might like Fredericksburg, TX in the Hill country. There are lots of quaint B&b's, also Inn's and hotels if needed. There are lots of cottages/cabins for...
Baby Registry
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on February 14, 2007
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I'm expecting my first baby and wanted to ask other moms where they registered for their baby shower. I know Babys R' Us is great. Is there any other store you would ...
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- Target is great so long as you have a receipt of gift receipt. They get difficult when you don't have that. I think they let you return just 2 items per calendar yea...
- I did my registry with Babies R Us and did not have any problems. Other advice would be to bring along a friend who has already gone through the registry process and ...
- Congrats on your pregnancy! We just returned a bunch of items to the Babies R Us in Lewisville... tonight. I didn't have receipts or gift receipts. They gave me sto...
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.
VERY Cranky Baby VERY Upset Momma
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on January 27, 2011
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Hi Moms,
My 2nd child will be 1 next week. The last few weeks she is in my opinion throwing tantrums. If we take something away, put her in car seat, etc she has a...
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- Some babies are just not easy. Is she teething. Does she go to daycare or are you home with her. Is she walking yet. If she goes to daycare, has anything changed?...
- If it started at about 7 months and continued till now and stomach issues and allergies have been ruled out already I would think it was teething. Most babies start t...
- Does she nap? I mean, having a daily good solid nap? Regularly? If not, then she is over-tired. And over-tired babies do not fare well, they get MEGA fussy and lose ...
"Seeking Advice on How to Keep Nursing Your Baby After a Long Trip Apart."
Asked by S.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2008
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I need some advice. I have a 7 month old boy who I have been nursing since he was born. I plan on nursing him until 11 months or a year. Well I have a bit of a prob...
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- We travelled extensively with both our kids at very young ages. Both always did well. Our second one refused a bottle at all, so we were always stuck with him. If y...
- Hi S., First of all I really don't think you should feel the least bit guilty about wanting to take a trip without your baby. Really! You are human, being a mom i...
- My 2 cents is to take the trip with your husband (just the two of you) and enjoy every minute. Your children will do great while you are gone and if the worst happens...
Air Travel with Baby
Asked by J.D. from New York
on April 20, 2009
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Does anyone have any suggestions for traveling on a 7 hr plane ride with an (almost) 1 yr old? Toys that aren't too loud to keep her busy? We're flying at night so I...
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- Hi J., I have traveled several times to Germany with my children. My son, the oldest, was 5 months old when we went the first time and 18 months old the second tim...
- I recommend a portable DVD player with her favorite movies/shows. Best of luck!
- I brought lots of books for my daughter and maybe you could try crayons and coloring books since she might not have done that yet?? snacks! I also just looked aroun...
Do You Work Around Babies Schedule or Do You Make the Baby Adust to Yours.??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 29, 2008
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I have a two year old and an 8 month old. Many days we do not leave the house as it is always someones nap time. My 2 year old will only sleep in her bed... my 8 mon...
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- I have 2 daughters, and I can identify with the feeling of being tied to the house for naptime. I also didn't feel the naps were as helpful when taken in the car. Wh...
- I am a slave to naptime, as well. It will be all to soon that they will be grown so I just figure staying home is what Im supposed to be doing right now in my life. H...
- Personally, I don't understand why some people work around their kids schedules & naptimes....my babies all had to adjust to my constantly moving life. They have all ...
Baby Shower for 3Rd Baby ?
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on October 17, 2010
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I am pregnant with my 3rd baby and I am wondering if it is ok to have a baby shower? My first 2 were girls, I had a shower with both of them - thrown by different fri...
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- To have a celebration for the 3rd baby is great. Throwing yourself a shower is not. It is tacky. Throwing yourself a baby celebration bruch as Megan suggested is wo...
- I am also pg with baby #3 and my first 2 were boys. I can't fathom throwing my own shower, but neither can I picture having more than 1 shower unless there is a huge ...
- If you want to celebrate, why not go out to a nice lunch or dinner with your friends? Don't call it a shower, just say you want a chance to hang out before the baby c...
