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Need Help with Air Travel
Read all 7 responses: "Hi Moms! I am flying with my 18 month-old son to Phoenix in three weeks. He is extremely active and loves to run around.
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- For flying- I've had great success using 1/2 dose of Motrin plus 1/2 dose of Benadryl. Helps them sleep! Otherwise, bring along a thousand little stickers and a lot ...
- We've gotten a lot of milage out of re-usable sticker books. Whenever I fly with my toddler, I take enough diapers to last a day and *plenty* of food too-- otherwis...
- I have done a flight like that as well C., My son was about the same at the time and it was from Ca to Michigan. I got a Gerber Baby Harness with a leash. I didn'...
Air Travel Requirements and Baby Snacks
Read all 14 responses: "I am getting ready to take my 13 month old to Florida tomorrow. When looking at security requirements, I am worried about making ...
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- I have traveled several times now with my 2 yr old since these rules were enacted. At Love Field, I was able to walk through security with a sippy of milk with no pro...
- we traveled in december and what i understood was 3 ounces per container. we had a sippy cup and carried it on just fine ... but they had 100% apple juice on board th...
- You can for sure buy water after security. I am pretty certain we bought 100% apple juice at Starbucks in the airport for my girls to share. Since it is not the whol...
Air Travel with Pumped Breastmilk
Read all 12 responses: "I am looking for some tips from traveling, breast- feeding moms... I need to fly out to attend a funeral this week and will be ...
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- I travelled frequently without my daughter the first couple of months after I returned to work. I was nervous about checking the milk I pumped (what if it melted every...
- I used a soft-sided cooler and packed it in my checked luggage. I used the cooler and ice packs that came with my pump, since it was supposed to keep the milk at a sa...
- I had to travel a few times without my son and almost missed my flight because I tried to carry-on my ice packs. Just a warning that it's best to just check that stuff...
Air Travel Suggestions
Read all 8 responses: "My family and I will be going out of town via airplane, and I was wondering if if there were any suggestions for toys, games, tips, ...
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- We are in the same boat and have an infant and a three year old. We are taking a travel DVD player and probably letting her take one baby on the plane. The other b...
- My Pediatrician suggested Benedryl to help child sleep through most of the flight and Tylenol in case they are affected by the pressure at take off. Give both 40 minu...
- Hi, I took my son to Italy when he was 20mo very long flights! I too tried to schedule the flights around nap time but my 2 favorite tricks are 1. Get a new "cute"...
Rules on Infant Travel
I asked the airline we're flying with (suncountry) and the travel agent .... Next question: Advice on Air Travel (Do We Need a Passport for a 7-Month Old? ...
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- I just got back from the West coast with my daughter and her daddy. At check in all they ask is for their name and their birthday...you might be able to get away with ...
- Hi, R.- I dont have advice but I read your post and though hmmmm.. I know her!! I cant sleep tonight it is frrrreeeezzziiinnnggg in our house!!!!!!!!! And strange that...
- I think that you could get away with it.... but just in case call the airline and ask if it is necessary to have the certificate to travel. They don't ask you for ide...
Seeking Tips for International Travel with Toddler
Hi, A. -- Search Mamasource archives under "Travel" for a lot of tips. ... Do buy her her own airline seat both ways and use her car seat in it; ...
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- We just traveled with our daughter (20 months) to Germany. To say the least, it was a bit stressfull. We got her her own seat and brought her carseat cause we figured ...
- Traveling with a toddler is difficult, but it can be done. Just do not expect her to be perfect. Most everyone on the plane or in the airport has had a baby, a sibli...
- Hi, A. -- Search Mamasource archives under "Travel" for a lot of tips. Several moms have posted the same kinds of questions in recent months as summer has approached a...
Seeking Travel Advice for a Pregnant Mom with a Toddler
I worked for an airline for 10 years! My advice would be to check it! Your two year old can sit in a seat with out a ... Air Travel and Carseat Procedure ...
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- Well, you know that officially, you do not have to put your child in a carseat on the plane so, you could check it with your baggage. But in my experience (I have two ...
- I worked for an airline for 10 years! My advice would be to check it! Your two year old can sit in a seat with out a carseat. They will bag the car seat and check it f...
- If it were me, I would not try to lug a car seat around an airport. Your 2 year old will want out of it half of the time anyway, and then you are stuck chasing a 2 ye...
International Travel
I checked the airline website and they offer no information and I tried to call but was .... Advice on Air Travel (Do We Need a Passport for a 7-Month Old? ...
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- Yep, definitely need a passport no matter how old they are.
- Yes, as far as I know. My son was 22 months when we went to South Africa late last year and he needed one. Mexico I'm not so sure, but more than likely yes, and I woul...
- I applied for my son's passport last month...the process time is up to three months now...unless you pay extra and can show proof of travel. The cost was around $100...
Tips for Air Travel and Getting My 4 Month Old Adjusted to the Time Change
Sep 1, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "My husband and I will be taking our 4 month old daughter on her first plane trip to Hawaii next week.
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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...
Need Advice on International Travel with a 10 Month Old Baby
The airline should bump someone from that row to accommodate you becuase they can only put the bassinets in certain rows (they ... Air Travel Tips W/ Infant ...
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- Hi A., We actually just flew to Germany for the weekend a couple of weeks ago with our then 8 month old daughter and I am getting ready to fly to Australia with her n...
- only 4 days... honestly that hardly seems worth it to adjust him to the time change at all. I took my 10 month old to Germany with me last summer, so here is my advise...
- Not sleeping through the night may actually make it easier for him to adjust. We always found that with our kids, although we never went more than 4 time zones away. ...
