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Traveling
Def. bring a change of clothes and extra clothes. The way the airlines are, ..... The pressure from the altitude makes the babies stomach expand and the ...
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- We always take 2 new books (he's never seen) and the portable DVD player is the greatest invention EVER for flights with little ones. Take some snacks, too, as you ne...
- Sometimes when the plane ascends and descends the pressure bothers little ones and can make them cry a lot. I suggest having something for your child to suck on or eat...
- I've travled by plane when my son was 5 months and one year. I brought lil toys, snacks, and of course something to drink. When we would get on the plane and settled...
Tips for Air Travel and Getting My 4 Month Old Adjusted to the Time Change
This is to help her ears "pop" and adjust to the altitude changes, just the ... She will probably adapt easily to the time change going there after a night ...
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- My husband and I spent a week in London and 2 weeks in Rome when our daughter was six months, so I know exactly what you're planning for! The good news is, at 4 months...
- The absolutely most common issue during flight is ear pain on the descent. The descent is much longer/slower (~30 minutes) than the ascent and therefore more problema...
- During takeoff and landing, make sure she is sleeping, nursing (Or bottle) or sucking on the pacifier to avoid ear aches from her ears popping. At that age, my daugh...
Air Travel Tips
... to get him to suck while the altitude is changing so his ears don't hurt. .... Change of clothes for baby and you. (My son had a accident while sitting ...
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- I. - How ironic. My sister and her husband are traveling to Bulgaria (to his home town) on April. They are taking their 5 month old baby with them in a lap as wel...
- we just took a trip last year with our then 15 month old baby from virginia to california and the total trip took about 9 hours.we also had him on our lap when we trav...
- Hello I., I have traveled to Germany several times with my now 13 month old daughter. I asked about those tether straps the previous poster was referring too and I wa...
Family Vacation Disappointment
He wasn't sick, although we thought the altitude might have been making him .... Enjoy babyhood it is a wonderful time but remember that they change so much ...
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- Children are very happy with routine and habits. Most of them love their own beds and don't sleep well (if at all) in a bed they aren't familiar with. Add to that a ...
- The unfamiliar surroundings might have made your son need more attention from you, because he felt a little uncertain about this new place. But hey, if that's the case...
- Hi JLH, Hang in there - it is only going to get better with time.I agree with the rest of the posters - it's understandable that you are disappointed, especially af...
Ideas for the Plane
... due to the high altitude (yawning also helps)-- I've always heard that this ... around mid-flight to give the kids a change...switch the window seat and ...
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- I think Kathy D. has a great idea. We also traveled with our daughters very early on. The DVD player goes a long way as long as you have headsets. Some other great t...
- We have a 15 month old and her first flight was when she was 8 months old and have had several since them. Be sure to have a bottle (breast milk/formula for babies is...
- My sister makes these really cute Spy Bags that keep kids entertained for quite a while. She has rave reviews on them as well. http://www.BumblebeeBaby.etsy.com ...
Traveling with a 11 Month Old
I am concerned about the long plane ride and the time change. ... and to give him a sippy for take off and landing to also help with the altitude changes. ...
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- I think the weirdest thing for them is the pressure on their ears. You can't explain it and they don't understand. So try to give him a cup of juice or something to ...
- I traveled to Maui with an 18 month old...and I traveled by myself, my husband met us there a week later. I can feel your pain! =} I just made sure to have a lot of ...
- I went to hawaii in June & I recommend taking a very late flight... we went & came home on flights nearly at midnight! No one was on the plane so we had room to spread...
Need Advice on Travel W/ 12 Wk Old
The trip would be around 6 hours of flight time with one stop to change planes .... on something until you reach the flight altitude. we traveled with our 2 ...
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- It actually could be very easy, as your baby will probably sleep most of the time. In our travels I found it helpful to do the following: get an isle seat so you can...
- I traveled back in September with my 8 week old and then again when she was 18 weeks. She did great every time. The first time, I took my Boppy pillow with me and nurs...
- Don't take extra diapers and wipes. Buy them when you get to your destination. It will free up a ton of space when packing! Also look into places that rent cribs, etc....
Traveling by Plane with 8 Month Old
If you're arriving someplace warm, then pack a change of clothing for when you ..... babies ears pop because of the altitude so the pacifer help with that. ...
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- Hi A., It's not as bad as you think it will be. I have flew with my oldest who is now 3 1/2 to tenn. and out of this country and all this traveling was before she w...
- You have some great advice here so I'll keep it short! One very easy thing that can really work is to have a packet of small stickers! I know it sounds crazy but...
- Make sure that you have a pacifer because babies ears pop because of the altitude so the pacifer help with that. I took my son on a plane when he had just turn 1 and h...
Traveling with a Toddler
layover amd gate change in between. Thanks for any tips you can pass my way. ..... This will help her ears adjust to the altitude and pressure changes. ...
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- It's probably too late to change your reservations, but I always make sure that our lay overs are at least an hour in between each flight. Trying to cross 2 football ...
- I flew with my very energetic son when he was 15 months old and I was 7 months pregnant. A portable DVD player was my lifesaver. My sister got us a set of videos for...
- Our child came to have motion sickness. You can buy liquid Dramamine, but most drug stores don't have it on the shelf and have to order it. It also makes the toddler...
First Time Flying with a 2 Month Baby
The change of clothes and plastic bag were lifesavers as my baby had an .... we were at a set altitude or landed. the motion of the jaw helps to relieve the ...
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- I'm not sure about the car seat thing I know you can bring it on but I think you have to buy a seat if you want to use it on fligh. I used to fly with my daughter whe...
- I flew with my 4 month old a few months ago. We brought our carseat/stroller and checked it at the gate with no problems. I was breastfeeding so on the plane I just co...
- Yes you can still check the stroller at the gate. If you have a layover I definitely recommend that for getting the baby around the airport. Does your baby have enou...
