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Should I Use Car Seat on Plane?
Asked by A.D. from Phoenix
on August 27, 2012
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Should I bring car seat on plane or let my 2 year old sit in big seat with CARES harness? (I have a Britax Marathon its kinda a big seat) I am traveling from AZ to IN...
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- I've had good and bad results with car seats in planes. For starters, your kid will have no leg room. We are traveling to ireland in a few weeks and skipping the ...
- I have put a lot of thought into this myself. I am going to be travelling with my 2 y/o soon too. What I think I ve decided to do is use the cosco scenera seat and...
- Whoever said only infant carriers are FAA certified is wrong. There's a sticker somewhere on your seat - or was! - that has a plane on it. That's what you need. If you...
Breast Pump Ok on Plane?
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on January 6, 2009
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I want to bring my breastpump on vacation and dont want to check it so it doesn't get broken. Is it ok to bring in my carry on? I want to know how TSA treats that.
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- Hi - I carried mine on. They checked it out, I explained it was breast pump. I had no problems what so ever. Did on two seperate trips.
- They allow everything else electical, so I can't imagine that they would have a problem with a breast pump.
- I fly with mine all the time- lately no problems, early on it was more of a problem. The only time I have had any problems is when I brought the freezer packs without...
A Peaceful Plane Ride
Asked by E.B. from Portland
on November 5, 2006
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We are going "home" for Christmas, which is about a 4 1/2 hr plane ride. I need all the suggestions I can get to keep a 4 yr old boy and 2 yr old girl happy & occupie...
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- Oh Mama! Kudos to you, but you CAN do it. I had to fly with my one and two year old and it was tough but we survived. I'm sure people on the plane were annoyed, but wh...
- try to hide toys a few weeks before flight (or buy new ones) so they haev something new to play with. the color wonder markers are great because they only work on the ...
- I am the mom of a very talkative boy, you know the type, they don't even pause to take a breath. We found a few travel toys that have been sanity savers. First an mp...
Do I Need a Carseat on a Plane?
Asked by K.C. from Peoria
on February 25, 2008
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My son is two and a half. we will be flying to Florida in May. He will be two months short of 3. I dont think he will weigh 40 lbs yet. I have read both suggestions ab...
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- I myself have traveled a few times on a plane with a two year old, suggest taking it if you know your busy two year old will be all over the place. My son found out re...
- when in doubt. it is always the best thing to call your airlines you are flying with...they have their own rules to follow... I do suggest a backpack full of y...
- K., I would advice checking your carseat in along with your other baggage. Keep in mind that it does count for one of you items, and last time I flew... just in Dece...
Keeping Toddler Entertained on Plane
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on January 3, 2008
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Hi, I was wondering if you all have suggestions for keeping my 17 month old entertained while flying on a plane. He will be a lap child and I foresee it being a hard ...
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- A small Etch A Sketch and small board to read him. I have also wrapped small dollar toys to let them open during the long road trips. If he can chewing gum to help his...
- Target has the mini Magna doodles in the checkout lane. Big hit with my 18 month old on the plane! Don't show him any plane toys until you are in flight to preserve th...
- I have taken quite a few plane trips with my daughter who just turned 2 and the key is to get a few new things that he has never seen before and only get them out on t...
First Plane Ride for Kids
Asked by K.K. from Columbus
on May 28, 2009
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Hello!
In June my 4-year-old, and 5-month-old will be experiencing their first plane ride. I am starting to panic. I am looking for advice to make this as smooth ...
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- We purchased a portable DVD player for our son's first trip (make sure you take headphones). Also, we bought some new little toys to help entertain. Most the time, the...
- Bring plenty of "stuff". Old toys, new toys, favorite toys, blankies, plush animals, etc. My friend just came back from CA and said that her life saver w/her 18 month ...
- I give my kids gummy bears instead of gum since I don't have to worry about a mess or them swallowing it but it gives the chewing they need to help the ears pop.(won't...
Should I Bring the Carseat or Is It Too Cumbersome?
Asked by L.H. from San Francisco
on July 6, 2009
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My husband and I will be traveling with our 15 1/2 month old from SF to Chicago at the end of the month, and we were wondering whether or not to bring the carseat with...
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- with airlines cutting back on flights, etc., i wouldn't bank on there being an extra seat for you to take. flights are very full these days, especially between large c...
- Car seats are cumbersome to carry but we've always brought ours so our little ones could sit in them on the plane (we always buy the extra seat for safety reasons). We...
- You can take the seat to the gate with you. Ask the ticket agent if the seat next to you is vacant. If it is then you can take the seat with you. If it is taken then j...
Taking My Son on a Plane.
Asked by L.B. from Biloxi
on March 16, 2007
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I will be taking my 4 month old on a plane with me. Any tips. I will have an hour flight, 2 hour layover and then another 6 hour flight. Any ideas on how to entertain ...
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- When my daughter was really little like that, I use to have to take her with me when I flew out to CO for reserve duty. I just made sure that I gave her some tylenol ...
- Bring lots of food, diapers, and toys. Over-prepare.. you never know when a 6 hr layover will turn into a 7 or 8 hr layover. Oh and hope for the best (when my daughter...
- Hi- I remember traveling by plane when my daughter was about that age. I took everything but the kitchen sink and was MISERABLE! Don't skimp on diapers, formula, etc...
Five Hour Plane Ride
Asked by R.S. from Las Vegas
on February 17, 2008
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My family and I are planning to take a trip to New Jersey where my husband's family lives. It is a five hour plane ride, and my daughter hates being in her car seat an...
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- My best advice for long plane rides is probably too late for you, but I found the best way to travel long distances like that is on the red eye. The kids sleep the who...
- I had the same fears when i had to take my son on a 8 hour plane ride. I packed all the things i new he liked from snacks to toys. I also got a few new things that w...
- We have travelled a great deal with our sons, the first who has always been a great flier and happy to sit quietly for hours. The second is not so great and wants to ...
Kids First Trip on a Plane
Asked by L.W. from St. Louis
on July 21, 2010
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Hello everyone! I have a question regarding our up and coming trip we are taking to California. The trip is a 4 hour flight and it will be the first time both of my ...
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- we packed each of the kids and then later the grandkids a backpack with some things to do. the dvd players are good but make sure you bring ear phones. sometimes the...
- You have great suggestions below. In addition, i will usually try to get a new trinket or toy, something small for packing, but new so they will be occupied by it for...
- My kids (6,4,2) just went on a plane trip of about tat same length of time. I ended up going to The Learning Express store, which I have found to have the broadest se...
