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First Time Flying with 6 Month Old
My sister says I cannot breastfeed him on the plane because that would be .... Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook ...
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- Having read the other responses, I have to caution that the flight will likely be full and if you don't have your seat and your husband's side by side, you may very we...
- Hi L., I agree with all the other moms who responded: please do breastfeed your baby on the plane, and don't even worry about it. Last year we flew to Italy from D...
- I flew with both of my children when they were still nursing and I breastfed both while we were taking off and landing. It was great. I really hope you do not listen t...
First Time Vacation
First Time Vacation. In May my son (he will be 9 months) will be going on ... When you get off the plane, they will have the stroller right there for you, ...
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- Hi Jama, Some of the things I have learned to make things simpler. Use a backpack for a diaper bag to free yourself of clutter. Bring a baby carrier (bjorn) so wh...
- Jama - We started flying with our children when they were babies and yhey are now 10 and 7. We never had any issues on the airplane but what someone had told me in th...
- my daughter has been flying regularly since 9 mos, she loves it! she 5 now, but its not as daunting to fly with a baby as you think. motrin before you take off and a p...
Traveling on an Airplane with Our 2 and 4 Year Old Children for the First Time.
Traveling on an Airplane with Our 2 and 4 Year Old Children for the First Time. Just wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks for us to help keep our kids ...
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- We never use a carseat on the plane. I would never ask my son to sit in the carseat for 4 hours on the road and can't ask him to do it on the plane. (Plus it's a major...
- Hi L., What an exciting adventure! You might want to consider going to the library and checking out some books on airplanes. The librarians are wonderful resources ...
- L., I've flown a lot with my daughters (2.5 and 4.5). They're very easy to entertain. We don't watch a lot of t.v. or movies in our house. On the plane, they get a...
2 Year Old on Air Plane
We are going back to Disney World in March. This will be the first time for my ... I took my 12 month old on a plane from UT to TX (she's now 6) and while I ...
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- We lived overseas for many years and all of our children were born there. Consequently, we did a lot of travelling to see grandparents Stateside. Distraction is the ke...
- I flew with my two year old over Christmas. Our neighbor had given her cute little backpack with roller wheels that she could pull behind her. We made that her toy c...
- I have flown alot, and I would suggest bringing lots of things for her to do like coloring, reading her a story a doogle board etc. If she is really hyper active talk ...
First Time Flying with a 2 Month Baby
My daughter's first plane trip was at 6 weeks old, and she has been on a plane .... I was terrified my baby was going to cry and fuss the entire time but I ...
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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...
Going to France..
Right before the plane is about to land (before the wheels actually touch ... The first time, I went with my then 6 month old son. My advice is to wait, ...
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- I went to England with my son when he was 9 months old so I will tell you my experience but keep in mind every child is different. We left at 11 at night our time (MS...
- I only traveled to Philadephia and my son was only 3 months old but he transitioned fine. He kept to the same schedule. Even with the time difference he woke at 4 am a...
- Hi J.! My husband is American and I am German. I have travelled with my kids back and forth numerous times. I wondered the same thing but it is defninately better to a...
Traveling with Kids on Plane and Ship for the First Time
Traveling with Kids on Plane and Ship for the First Time. In Feb. our family will be taking a Disney cruise. We are so excited becasue we have never taken ...
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- E., I let my children each bring a back pack. I put coloring books, crayons, stickers, small toy or small stuffed animal, plenty of snacks and a few juice boxes. Ma...
- Hi E., I know some of this will be repetative of the other Mom's, but I have also traveled quite a bit with my 2 boys, as both infants and toddlers. My husband usu...
- E., First of let me say you are a brave woman! Also,I do have a few suggestions. I am really strict about gum and never let my kids chew it, yes even the 8 yr old. ...
Seeking Tips on Overseas Plane Travel with a 1 Year Old
In a few months I'm meeting my husband overseas- and therefore going to be flying ...... Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with ...
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- Hi, When my daugther and I took a trip to Costa Rica my doctor said that Benadryl would help her sleep without overdosing her with meds. It really worked. I would...
- First off screw everyone else on the plane!! You are with a baby!! That being said...I flew when my daughter was one and I gave her a little benadryl (dr said it was ...
- A couple of new toys to present during the trip is a great idea. I know many people that have done this and it's been a saving grace.
First Plane Ride for 6 Month Old, Advice?
First Plane Ride for 6 Month Old, Advice? Hi, we're going on vacation next month , ... What a great impression to meet my mother-in-law for the first time. ...
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- Hi! Congradulations on the birth of your little daughter and your little grandson. My youngest uncle is only 4 months older than I am. I am sure that you are overjoye...
- we have traveled quite a bit with our baby- take the stroller to the gate for sure. the only drawback is that at security, you have to take the baby out, and put the c...
- Hi J. When traveling, try to make sure your bags are not over 50lbs a piece or you will have to pay in addishion to the weight of the bag. Each person can bring on ...
Attachment Parent Leaving 12 Mnth Baby for First Time
When the plane is going down, you're supposed to put YOUR oxygen mask on first, remember? This time away will help you be better able to take care of your ...
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- Hi E., you really seem to need this time away. The baby will be fine. Maybe this time away will help her sleep better. She really doesn't need to nurse to fall asleep....
- You have made your baby to dependent on you and you on her. By 12 months they should not be waking every 3-4 hours. That is not good for them or you. If you want to ma...
- Is it possible your daughter and your Mom could go with you so that she could watch her while you're at the seminar, but then you'd come home to her at the hotel? Thi...
