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Tips on Travelling to Italy with a 17 Month Old
Asked by C.E. from Minneapolis
on March 28, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I am working on planning a trip to Italy with my husband ( who has never been out of the country) and my son ( who will be almost 17 months old). We a...
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- Hello, I have to admit that I would reconsider flying that far simply because of the air pressure for that long amount of time. Perhaps a smaller trip unitl your l...
- I have travelled several times with my son who is now 2 1/2. Take, in carry-on bottles that meet the airline standards, 1. benadryl to help you son sleep when needed,...
- I can't tell you how it would be to travel with a 17 mo old that far, but I will say it would be a good idea to take his car seat unless you can rent one over there. ...
Traveling to Italy with a One Year Old
Asked by H.R. from Omaha
on June 19, 2010
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Last Christmas I took my son to NYC, he was 4 months old then and slept almost the whole time we were on the plane. In september we are going to Italy for a wedding a...
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- We traveled to France with my daughter when she was 21 months old. I have to say, "Good luck" and I hope you and your husband are better planners and more together wi...
- I know you said you already booked your tickets, but if at all possible I would try to get him a seat, even if it means you don't sit next to your husband. A flight t...
- If possible I would seriously reconsider not trying to purchase another seat. I held my 1 year old on a 4 hour flight and went nearly bonkers while she was awake and ...
International Flights and Customs
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on September 6, 2011
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Going to Canada from US. 3 hours ahead of time to be at the airport..... is that true ?
Will this be a pain to go through security ?
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- Check with your airport(s) -both coming and going- because the ahead of time changes periodically. I've had as little as '2 hours', and as much as 6. Some flights will...
- My husband says it's no big deal. Be sure to have your passport, though. You can't show up with just your driver's license anymore. Have fun! D.
- I flew to Italy last year with my (then) 2 year old son and I can't remember, but I think the outbound flight was no problem; it's just inbound that you go through cus...
Benadryl and Long Flights
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on May 14, 2008
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I hate to ask this but has anybody followed the advice and given their children Benadryl for a long flight? We are going on an international flight with a 2 1/2 year ...
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- Hi M., Last month I took my 6 month old and my 8year old on a flight to Italy (well actually 3 flights but the longest was 9.5 hours. Anyway we gave our 6 month half...
- We went to Hawaii a few weeks ago and gave my 2.5 year old Benadryl. For him it just melowed him, but didn't knock him out so I was comfortable giving it to him. I g...
- bring it with you, and use it if you really need it
International Flights with an Infant
Asked by M.W. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2006
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I'm considering an international trip over the next year so my baby and her father can see his side of the family - we would go to India and/or Hong Kong. Has anyone ...
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- I see you will now be traveling with a 22month old in the future.......here's a bit more advise. I just travelled alone with my 27 month old boy and I was stressed be...
- In the magazine called first steps they sell a lot of items for flying with young children. My mom flew with my brother and I when we were 2 and 9 months old to Austr...
- Hello M., Travelling by yourself is a daunting experience and having a child in tow...wow! I travelled with my now 4 yr old when she was 9 months old to Beirut. It w...
Traveling to Italy with 2-Year-Old Son
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on May 18, 2008
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Hi all! What a great resource this board is! I have a question for those who've travelled overseas with a toddler. We are traveling to Italy this June for 2 weeks, and...
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- Hi M., We travel with our son to Ireland. Since the flight over is overnight...it works perfectly. Then while there we just stay up as late as possible. take a "sma...
- I just travelled with my 16 month for two weeks to my in-laws in Germany. We have taken the late night flights both times over to Europe and so he has slept for most ...
- We just took our 2 and 4 year old daughters to the UK and while I was worried about the same thing, it worked out fine. What I found was that the traveling (12+ hours ...
Trip to Italy with a 17 Month Old - Airline Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from New York
on January 22, 2009
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Hello, I'm a long time reader/lurker to this forum, and hoping to get some advice on traveling with my 17 month old. A dear friend is getting married in Tuscany in Ma...
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- You didn't mention it but I am assuming that you are actually purchasing a seat for your son? I know that you don't HAVE to up until the age of 2 but I wouldn't DREAM...
- Hi K.! I am in freezing NJ and it would be wonderful to go to Italy right now! I was traveling to Croatia every summer since I came to USA in 2000. First it was with...
- whatever you do, do not take alitalia. there flights are always delayed. continental is good. i have family there so we either travel there or they come here. I had 20...
Bringing Milk, Water and Food on Plain, on International Flights
Asked by Y.S. from Chicago
on February 23, 2008
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Hello mamas
I will be traveling to Europe in April and have a question about bringing food on-board. Can I bring milk, water and some food (baby food, snacks) on boar...
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- It seems the rules are always changing, so I would check w/ the airline first. For children, I believe the rule is no more than 4oz of liquid before you go through sec...
- Amy, You can bring the baby food and snacks without a problem. In regards to milk, after you go through security you can buy what you need. Go to mcdonalds or we h...
- You have to buy all the liquids after the security point. Unless you have premade formula. Most food is okay.
Airplane Travel Advice for Mom W/ 3 Young Kids
Asked by F.B. from Boise
on April 26, 2008
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Any great games, books, etc. for keeping young ones entertained and able to sleep while traveling. I am taking my 7, 5 & almost 3 year old to Italy for a month. My fat...
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- I flew with 3 year old twins and an infant by myself. I made sure that I brought dumdum suckers, pacifier, & bottles. I got the oldest ones a backpack of their own, ...
- I will pass on the advice I was given when taking our trip to Hawaii. GET A PORTABLE DVD PLAYER!!! Even if you aren't into alot of T.V. viewing for you kids (we aren...
- You have had a lot of great advice here. I would say that chewing gum is a great thing because it makes it so their ears do not hurt. I would also suggest getting to t...
Airplane Tips for a 9 Month Old
Asked by R.D. from New York
on May 28, 2008
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I am taking my son to Italy and he'll be 9 months old when we go. I'd appreciate tips for the flights there and back and for the time we are away. I'll be with my fa...
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- Hi; We just came back from St. Maarten. My pediatrician had me give her liq benadryl 12.5 mg the night before and the morning of the trip (it dries up secretions and...
- Hi R., First I wish you a good flight. I fly oversees with my son since he is 6 months old. So far he made 5 flights and he is going to be two next month. My experi...
- Sounds like you already received some great advice. I would just add to put all your liquid stuff in a gallon ziploc back to make the screening process easier includi...
