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Airplane - Own Seat or Lap for 15 Month Old?
Asked by R.T. from Rochester
on April 1, 2009
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My husband and I will be traveling with our son in July and he will be 15 months. We are leaning towards our son having his own seat. I was wondering what other moms...
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- Hi, R., 15 months may be a little too young for the CARES. We just used it on our 27-month-old twins, and they worked OK, but I think if our kids had been smaller I w...
- At that age, riding on your lap would be better and cheaper. The CARES is expensive and it you are not a frequent flyer, it seems like a waste. I took my 2 year old...
- I traveled several times with my daughter prior to her 2nd birthday. Two trips to Florida, two to Texas and one to California. Some with hubby and some alone. We ne...
Best Airline for Traveling with a Toddler?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on October 6, 2010
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We're flying from Los Angeles to Chicago with our two year old in February. Can anyone recommend a good airline? Last year we used American and they were terrible. ...
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- We flew United a couple of years ago with my then 3 and 5 year old and they were awesome. We had no problems with our carseat, gate checking our stroller etc. We had p...
- Do *not* fly Southwest. I have a horror story. My husband and I were planning to fly with our toddler to visit family in Maryland and Ohio from Nevada last May. I p...
- I have had good experiences on Southwest adn Delta - of the two I preferred Southwest. The flight attendants were more helpful and stopped by during the flights to ma...
First Time Flying as an Adult and with A(will Be Then) 20 Month Old
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on January 29, 2011
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So last time I went on a plan, I was 9 years old. So I don't remember a thing!!!
I'm going to be visiting my family in June down in Texas. What tips can you suggest?...
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- If money is not a huge deal, I would buy your baby a ticket. Just because you can hold them on your lap does not mean it is safe, comfortable, and in the case of my s...
- You need to buy a ticket if she will be 24 months or older when you fly. She can sit in your lap before then but when DS was 18 months and older, we bought him a seat ...
- A child under 2 does not need a ticket but after 2 does. Your child will be 2 at the time of your trip so you need to get the ticket now to save on the cost. You can...
First Time Flying
Asked by J.M. from Tucson
on April 5, 2007
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In July my son who is two will be flying for the first time. I was just wondering if any one had any advice to make this trip a little easier. I already plan on taking...
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- Be sure to have everything organized and easily excessible. Knowing where everything is and having it easy to get to helps so much! I have flown several times with my ...
- I traveled quite a bit with my daughter when she was that age, and the DVD player was a godsend. Also, they won't let you go through security with liquids, so take an...
- hijessica, my daughter was 2 in november...we have flown many times. i really tried to wiat for snacks and drink until we got seated, because the ear thing, if you get...
Will Two Carseats Fit Side by Side on an Airplane?
Asked by N.S. from Las Vegas
on May 27, 2008
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Hi, has anyone ever traveled on Allegiant with two Britax Roundabouts side by side? I bought a seat for each of my 14 month old twins and will be traveling without my ...
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- You may want to check this, but I am pretty sure all carseats need to be next to the window seat because of needing to have a clear path during an emergency. I travel...
- Do you have 3 seats together? Once I had a plane change and it didn't have 3 seats across, so we were split up. The airlines usually tell you you can't put a carseat o...
- I have travelled on United (economy class) with two Cosco Alpha Omega Elite carseats side by side and they fit fine; I sat in the third seat next to them. I think we ...
Flying with 15 Month Old on My Lap - 2 Hr 50 Min Flight
Asked by C.H. from Washington DC
on December 11, 2007
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Any ideas for traveling with 15 mo who will have to sit on my lap. I'm worried he will fight staying on my lap during the flight. You know the usual wiggling and win...
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- You didn't say what time of day you are flying. If you can, try and fly during or near nap times. My daughter always fell asleep on the plane (and still does) when we...
- Hi C., My daughter first flew at 6 weeks old for a 5 hour flight, and many times since then. So I know what you're going through! If you can "manipulate" your child...
- Hey C.! We flew with my 13 month old (she's now 16 months) and she too is a wiggle worm and hates sitting on laps. however, in the plane I think she realized that th...
