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Traveling to Florida with a 10 Month Old! Love Some Tips!
Asked by L.P. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2010
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Hi Everyone!
We are going to be traveling to Florida with our 10 month old in April. I would love any advice you have from flying on a plane with her to how to survi...
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- Concerning her car seat - you either have to bring it or have one ready for you down in FL. You can't have her in any car without one. Neither the car seat or the st...
- We flew to Disney w/ our 3 kids all under age 5 last year, our youngest was 11 months old. We did not purchase a seat for our youngest and planned to just hold him, w...
- Oh Fun! I have two boys and we have travelled several times to Orlando, as my parents live there. First, as mentioned, you can check your carseat and your strolle...
First Flight Vacation with Kids
Asked by T.F. from Dayton
on March 3, 2007
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We are preparing for our first family vacation (grandparents/ aunts and uncles too)with our two kids. I'm a little nervous about their behavior on the plane. My daug...
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- We have done 3 vacations in the past year. All a couple of long flights. We have 3 kids.. they are now 4, 3, and 1. I always let them pack a favorite toy (in their boo...
- I had to fly with my then 5 yr. old and just that day turned 3 yr.old, a cat and 9 checked bags from OH to Camp Pendleton CA. My husband was an active duty Marine at ...
- We have flown with our little one a few times. Best advise I can give is have some new items for them to play with that they have not seen until you actually get on t...
Another "Traveling with Baby" Help Request., for High-Maintenance Baby.. :)
Asked by P.D. from San Francisco
on September 25, 2008
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Hello Mommies,
I know this has probably been posted many times.
I will be traveling with my soon-to-be six-month-old. It will be a four hour flight, through Sout...
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- Hi P., I have twin girls. They are now 10 months old, but we traveled with them at the same age as your daughter halfway across the world and they did amazing! My ...
- Hi P., I traveled with my son when he was 3 mos to Europe and many other short trips... my lifesaver many times was a complete change of clothes for me and the baby. ...
- I traveled with my son on Southwest when he was about 7 months old. I have also traveled with him multiple times since and all of them have been across country. One th...
Flying with 9 Month Old
Asked by B.S. from Rockford
on June 10, 2010
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I am flying to Florida with my three boys (ages 7,4,9mos) and wanted to know some basic questions. Can we check the babies carseat and the stroller at the gate (me an...
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- Yes, yes, and yes! Also, I like to buy the 8oz pre-made bottles for convenience (Similac). I will bring a couple of those on board and they have no problem with that ...
- You have gotten great answers so far. Also, I suggest for the kids, pack a small bag of "new" toys for them so if they get bored or start to fuss you can pull one item...
- Just an add on as you've gotten great advice. See if you can request the bulk head seats. That's where there are no seats in front of you just the wall. It's a litt...
Summer Vacation
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on May 11, 2009
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Hi Moms does anyone have any vacation ideas for a family of 4 with teenagers 14 and 16 that we could all enjoy. We have done the Mexico trip and Montana stuff, is ther...
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- I would suggest a cruise. There is something to entertain everyone on a cruise and yall can spend time together and doing your own thing.
- I'm not quite sure how much there would be to do in Nashville. It's just another big city like what we have here except they have a Country Music Hall of Fame museum ...
- We are going on a cruise. Carnival has been running specials for on-board credit with some of their cruises. I am so excited about ours.. but for some cruises, you w...
Seeking Toddler Activities in the Ft.Myers Area
Asked by N.A. from Fort Myers
on March 24, 2007
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I am a Mom with two kids under 2. Moving to Ft.Myers, FL, not too familiar with the area. Looking for activities like Gymboree or open gymnastics, where my 20month ol...
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- Hi, I have a little one that is almost three. We enjoy going to Kidz Zone. It is so cool, there is alot to do there, They have a huge indoor playground, a "baby area",...
- Hi N.. There is an indoor playground called Kidzone phone number:###-###-#### located by the Bell Tower Shops in Ft.Myers. Also I love this indoor playground in N.N...
- Depending on where you are going to live here in Ft Myers, there are 4 chapters of MOMS Clubs here and 3 in Cape coral, 1 in Bonita, and Naples too. It is a non-profit...
Place to Stay at the Beach
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We're thinking of heading to the beach for a few days this summer and I have never been to the Texas coast. With Galveston being the closest to DFW, do you ...
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- Hi J., We stayed in the Nasa Area about 30 minutes north of Galveston. The cost of hotel is much more reasonable and the drive is an easy one. We spent a day at Joh...
- Crystal Beach, TX is the place to go! Clean, affordable and family friendly. It's a short drive from Galvaston, but the beaches are cleaner and less crowded. Hope t...
- The Galvestonian is fantastic, if you are looking for a condo. Crystal Beach is fantastic, if you are looking of a house to rent. Something that people haven't discu...
New to Area
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on November 19, 2006
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I just moved to Allen from Utah. I don't know much about the area, so any information on doctors, activities and anything else would be appreciated! My son is very act...
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- I just moved here from Houston about a year ago I have a 3yr old son who would love to play with your son sometimes..
- Hi S. (and family)! Welcome to Texas! How long have you all been here? P.S. - I'm sure you already know, but just in case you don't... Allen has a great OUTLET Ma...
- S., Welcome to Texas! I live in Carrollton which is southwest of Allen. I wanted to let you know if you need a sitter so you can get out for a date night once in ...
Flying with a 2-year-old...carseat??
Asked by S.H. from Detroit
on March 20, 2008
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I'm flying alone with my 2-yr-old this weekend. I had just assumed that I would have him sit in his carseat, even bought the stroller frame that I can connect to for g...
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- Hi S., i just traveled with my 3 year old this Feb. for the first time and did not need a car seat on the plane. It was fine for him and he enjoyed the space. I did w...
- My grandson flew from Kalamaoo to El Paso in his car seat when he was just about your son's age. It worked out fine and he could see everthing well or sleep in his se...
- I have done it both ways. I also did the lap option when my sons were older. The careseat was a blessing to have my boys were not restricted by the airplane seat bel...
First Plane Ride for 6 Month Old, Advice?
Asked by J.G. from Sacramento
on February 14, 2008
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Hi, we're going on vacation next month, flying with my 6 month old daughter, and I just want to know if anyone has any advice on what to bring/not to bring, tips, etc....
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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 ...
