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16 Month Old First Flight
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on January 27, 2010
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HI Moms,
My husband and I are going to Florida on Friday. We're taking our 16 month old son with us and it'll be his first flight. He's our only child so far so it...
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- Hi N. Have you bought a seat for your son, or will he be a lap child? If you've bought a seat then you should be able to take the car seat on board and you should str...
- If you have purchased a seat for him then you can use the car seat on the plane if it is approved as a seat that can be used on flights , if he is on your lap then you...
- The umbrella stroller you can just take to the plane and leave to the side just before boarding the plane (you'll see a designated area). When you check in, they'll gi...
Is It Safe to Take a Sleeping Aid While on a 12 Hour Flight?
Asked by M.D. from Las Vegas
on February 25, 2008
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I am 20 weeks pregnant with my first child, and am planning to take a trip overseas. I will be on a plane for nearly 12 hours and was wondering if it was safe to take...
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- Hi Maria, I relocated back to the states from AU (July). I was 20 weeks. Flight was 14 hrs. I didn't take anything as I was so exhuasted from relocating my family. I a...
- I think that it would be a much better idea for you to get clearance from you OB-GYN to fly first, then ask you M.D. if you can take OTC medication. Benadryl is the a...
- DEFINITELY consult with your doctor. you shouldn't be taking aspirin while pregnant. but your doctor is who knows your medical history or whatever else is going on w...
Car Seat in a Plane for a Small 3 Year Old
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on January 31, 2011
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I will be traveling to Florida from California with a 26 pound 3 year old. She is tiny! I have to bring her car seat anyway for driving while we are there. I was going...
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- Absolutely! Kids should always fly with their car seat. Did you know that checking a car seat causes the same damage to a seat as a minor accident? The damage is unsee...
- I really don't think size is an issue (my four yr old weighs 29 lbs) it's more of a safety issue. They are much safer securely fastened in their car seats. Plus, the...
- My son is 5, we fly all the time and he has always flown in his car seat. Why wouldn't you take it on the plane. If it is a lugging it around issue, look into a GoBaby...
Toddler Fell on Belly
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on August 25, 2011
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This may sound silly, but I'm a worrier...
My 20 month old was playing with her brother and they were jumping on bean bags. He moved the bag and she fell on her stom...
Vacation Late July with 9 Month Old
Asked by R.C. from Harrisburg
on June 13, 2007
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Has anyone dealt with a time change with a baby? My son will be 9 months old when we take our vacation to CA which will be a 3 hour time difference. Has anyone ever ...
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- R., It will probably be easier then you anticipate. I just flew from Oregon to DC with both my daughter 12 months and son 3 years old last month. The time differenc...
- My daughter was 4 months old when we had to fly from Sicily to Virginia. The only thing I can really say about the time difference is to just go with the flow but if y...
- We flew to Egypt with our 2yo and also took a few short flights when she was a baby. The best thing to do is during take off and landing is breastfeed or give him a b...
Flying Solo with a Toddler
Asked by C.D. from Tucson
on March 12, 2010
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I am getting ready to fly across the country with my daughter who will be 18 months. We've made the journey twice before but my husband was with us. This time she will...
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- I would get a set of GoGo Babyz wheels. Its sort of like luggage wheels that attach to the carseat itself, turning it into a stroller. Then you can check the travel sy...
- Hi. I've traveled many times with my son, solo. It can be difficult getting through the airport, but I have found that many people (other passengers, security person...
- Hi C., I've flown many, many times across the country with my son when he was a busy toddler and never had a problem. I did bring his convertible carseat with me on ...
Seeking Advice on How to Best Travel with a 4 Month Old.
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on April 13, 2008
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My husband and I will be traveling with our 4 month old daughter to Hawaii next month. I need advice on what neccesities to bring for the flight as well as the hotel s...
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- Here is what I do when I travel with my kids (and yes, we travelled when my son was that young). I pack enough clothes to get through the trip. Lots of blanket...
- This is all great advice. I have traveled several times with my now 10 month old, and usually just bring a bottle brush and dish soap and use the sink. One piece of ...
- Medela makes a microwaveable sterilaztion bag. I think you can buy them at Target. You use it ten times and toss it. You add water and you bottle parts and microwave it.
Outgrown His Carseat and Travel with 10 Month Old
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 11, 2011
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yesterday I had asked a question on taking our travel system with us for the 18 hr long flight journey with 2 layovers. Seemed like thats what we were going to do unti...
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- He should actually still be rear-facing in the car until he hits the 12 month mark, so you may have to get a convertible seat (can face front or back). Do you still h...
- Sorry, lost my earlier response so here goes: A 10-month-old is too young for any "booster" seat. He still needs a car seat. A child his age will not be properly fitte...
- A couple of things: On the plane, will he be sitting on your lap, or did you get him his own ticket? If he is sitting on your lap, check the carseat with your other l...
Traveling First Time by Air with a 6 Mo
Asked by A.S. from Austin
on October 25, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am back again with a new query..
Next weekend I will be traveling alone with my 6 mo daughter on a 17hr non-stop International flight. This is her first j...
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- Hi A.. The first time we traveled with our son, he was 7 months old and here are a few answers to your questions that might help. 1. Carry on for your daughter: t...
- You don't say what country you are flying to or what airline you are using. Airlines vary GREATLY in what you can bring for baby. We flew often with our (now 15 mo) ...
- Hi A., First thing I would do is try to relax. Infants feel and respond to our emotional states. This is a long flight, but pack for it as if you were going on a 24 ...
My Baby Fell down the Stairs!!!
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on September 27, 2009
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I don't know which category to put this in -- "terrible mother" isn't an option. Yesterday my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs becau...
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- Hi A., I am glad your son is okay. You should not feel guilty, these things happen to all parents everyday. Atleast you put gates up at the top of your stairs, we...
- Hi I was in the same posistion in early August , I always make sure the gate at the top of the stairs is closed but for some reason on this occasion I didn't and s...
- You are a great Mom! Know how I know? You got upset that your child was hurt... you are thinking ahead to how you can prevent it in the future... AND you called the ...
