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Vacation to Dominican Republic
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on June 15, 2009
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We are going to the Dominican Republic for my parents 50th Anniversary. Has anyone been there before? We are staying in a resort but I want to know about the water, ...
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- My husband and I went to Punta Cana, DR summer 2006 we stayed at the Ocean Bavaro resort and had a wonderful time. I dont think that you will have any problems with th...
- We took our kids about 4-5 years ago. We had a wonderful time. The kids were around 8 & 9, boy & girl. They too had a terrific time. No illness or incidences at al...
- Our family went during Spring Break this year. My husband (34) and I (36) with 3 kids 18, 16, and 6. It was gorgeous. We loved it. The ocean was so beautiful and my...
Advice on Traveling to Dominican Republic with 2 Year Old
Asked by M. from Chicago
on October 10, 2006
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I am on the fence as to whether to bring my 2 year old with me to a wedding in the Dominican Republic. I am torn between being away from him for about 5 days or bring...
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- Hi! I have been to the Dominican Republic and left my one year old son at home. We also attended a wedding. It is miserable to be that far away, however my son was ...
- I haven't traveled with my children yet but I have been to DR. It is a beautiful country and if you are in tourist areas... very clean and safe for a child. I would b...
- I traveled to Mexico with my 6 month old son. I had one carry on with all his baby ffod, cereal and snacks. No foreign foods accept for bottled water and he didn't g...
Deciding Between Weaning to Milk or Formula Before Traveling to Dominican Rep.
Asked by P.R. from Washington DC
on December 7, 2007
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My daughter is 11 months old and has been formula fed since 8 months. We are traveling to the Dominican Republic just after her first birthday and I'm trying to make ...
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- Hi! We traveled to the DR just after my daughter turned 1. I kept her on formula because the resort offered filtered water and I was unsure of the milk situation. ...
- I think that changing to milk before the trip would be easier. Then you wouldn't have to worry about making bottles and the water, and what if you run out of formula? ...
- Go to whole milk - the reccomended age is 12 months, but if she is been having formula for a couple of months with no reaction she will be fine - I have helped moms th...
Travel to the Caribbean with a 4 & 2 Year Old
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on April 15, 2010
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my husband and i would like to travel to the caribbean next march (my spring break from school) with our two daughters.
one will be 4, the other, 2.5.
any suggestion...
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- We took our 2-year-old to Bequia and Barbados for a 2-week vacation. Bequia is often referred to the "St John of 30 years ago before tourists discovered it". We staye...
- If you want to visit different parts of the Caribbean and can afford it - go on a cruise. Your 4 year old especially will love all the activities on the boat.
- As far as the Dominican Republic goes, my cousin went there about a month ago. I haven't spoken to her after the trip, but she said it was on the opposite side of th...
Weight Loss
Asked by S.G. from Atlanta
on October 14, 2008
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Hello everyone. I wanted to get an opinion on weight loss supplements. I am NOT extremely overweight. I have been working out 3 times a week (cardio and strength tra...
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- Hi, I am also trying to only lose a few pounds. I try to eat healthy and exercise. It has been working. I heard that supplement don't work. It is also something else e...
- Forget the supplements, walk a minimum of 30 minutes a day or go to the gym minimum 5 days a week until your trip. Have yogurt and fruit, a slice of toast and fruit, o...
- Hi S., Yes! I have a great weight loss supplement and other weight loss products including protein shakes, chews, and an awesome energy drink that helped me lose th...
Help! Overseas Travel with Two Children Under Three
Asked by E.C. from Chicago
on December 8, 2007
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Hi Moms! My husband and I are going to be traveling to the Dominican Republic with our two children (28 month old and 7 month old). We've never taken such a long tri...
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- We took our oldest daughter to the Dominican Rep. when she was 7 months old. We stayed at a very nice time share/condo resort. I was told not to drink the water ther...
- Make sure you bring EVERYTHING that you could need. If you are staying in Punta Cana, it is a bit difficult to find a grocery store. You can walk to town (depending ...
- Well I just returned from Australia with my 3.5 month old. Here are the two main points--check the TSA website for security updates and check with your airline about ...
No Mexico - Where to Go?
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on March 1, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I usually travel to Mexico for a mini vaca this time of year. Since there's so much going on in Mexico and Americans are being advised to n...
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- We had a great time in Aruba and in the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas and St. John).
- We've done Dominican, and it was nice, but you can't really leave your resort and the food was awful. Puerto Vallarta was nice too. Our absolute favorite place is Ar...
- N.- My parents just got back from Ixtapa Mexico a couple weeks ago. They go almost every year and stay at the same hotel (Dorado Pacifico). They had a great time ...
Kid Friendly Bug Spray
Asked by L.A. from New York
on May 4, 2011
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Ladies,
is insect repellent appropriate for infants? if so, is there a type that boasts no tears, or "safe to eat". let's face it, kids can't help but to rub their ...
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- Hi L., I use a line of non toxic products that doesn't market a bug spray but a few of their products in combination have been used as a bug spray in tests in the j...
- At that age I wouldnt put any bug spray directly on his/her skin. I would spray a non toxic spray on your hands and wipe on his/her clothes and keep the baby covered i...
- We use California baby. I recognize all the ingredients on the list AND it works.
If You Could Take Your Kids Anywhere...
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on February 5, 2012
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Where would you take them? I have places I want to go, like the Dominican Republic, Italy, England, etc...but where would you take your kids? I'm not sold on anything ...
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- We want to go to Disney and London.
- We took a Disney cruise, and can't wait to do it again! :) We also love Disney World, so we combined that with our cruise. Hawaii is a great place to take kids, and...
- If I choose anything it would be a cruise through the Panama Canal. My boys like engineering stuff.
Traveling Out of the Country with an Infant
Asked by L.R. from McAllen
on October 11, 2006
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My husband's mother is dying of cancer. She's in the Dominican Republic. He has been trying to get his permanent residency for over a year so he could go see her, and ...
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- Birth Certificate!!! Don't they need this if your traveling to a different country and back to the U.S. I once was asked if my child was mine at a port of entry (bor...
- I have three children, and it is not a good idea to travel with a child that young, more even so to another country. I would suggest you have a friend care for the ba...
- Probably the best thing to do would be to ask your babys doctor. Making sure that ur baby is good to travel. I also understand you need his birth certificate to trav...
