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Flying for the First Time with infant...taking Carseat with Base Attached
Asked by J.S. from Kansas City
on March 2, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
My husband and I will be traveling for the first time with our 4 month old this weekend. I have read through some previous requests and responses, but d...
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- I have travelled a lot with my almost 5-year old and my 1-year old. I have never taken their infant base with me. The weight of it alone makes that nearly impossible...
- Just one suggestion I have from traveling with my son is asking if the flight is full, or if there are any open seats. If there are, they will let you put the car sea...
- Hi J.! I like to check the base when I check in. Most airlines don't count as "luggage" so it's free & you don't have to cart it around the airport. They wrap it in...
Need Help with Air Travel
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am flying with my 18 month-old son to Phoenix in three weeks. He is extremely active and loves to run around. Although I have flown with him before, I ha...
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- For flying- I've had great success using 1/2 dose of Motrin plus 1/2 dose of Benadryl. Helps them sleep! Otherwise, bring along a thousand little stickers and a lot ...
- We've gotten a lot of milage out of re-usable sticker books. Whenever I fly with my toddler, I take enough diapers to last a day and *plenty* of food too-- otherwis...
- I have done a flight like that as well C., My son was about the same at the time and it was from Ca to Michigan. I got a Gerber Baby Harness with a leash. I didn'...
First Plane Ride with Almost Five Month Old
Asked by D.S. from Tucson
on June 15, 2009
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Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for traveling by plane with my almost five month old son? I scheduled the flight around a feeding and then hopefully a nap. ...
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- Hi D., We have been flying regularly with our daughter, now 15 months old, since she was 2 and half months old. It is much harder now than when she was smaller, to s...
- You are thinking too much. I have been traveling with both of my daughters since they were about 5 months old and they were longer trips (NJ) and then even to Europe....
- I just got back yesterday after being in MI for 9 days with my 6 year old and 16 month old. The time change was 3 hours ahead (in MI). I kept all of us on AZ time an...
Plane Rides/ Plan Rides and Snacks for 2 Yr. Old with Dairy Allergy
Asked by L.V. from Denver
on March 20, 2009
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Hi,
So I have a few questions and this is the perfect place to go. We are traveling to Hawaii next week and I need a few travel ideas and suggests for a very active...
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- Hi L., I feel your pain on the allergy, My daughter has a few of them as well. We pack alot of snacks for a plane ride. My daughter loves the Craisins, it doesn't ma...
- My almost 3-year-old, daughter is allergic to egg and dairy. Her favorite snacks are fruit, the Just Fruit freeze dried fruit snacks, fruit leathers, Nature's Choice ...
- First off just relax and know that everyone will survive. I travel with two toddlers by myself and am always worried what everyone else is thinking. Do your best and...
Suggestions for Airplane Travel with 20 Month Old Twins on First Flight
Asked by R.K. from Santa Barbara
on November 22, 2008
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Hello Wise Women, I would love it if you could provide me with any tips that you've all learned about things to bring on an airplane to keep your little ones occupied ...
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- Definitely ask for the bulkhead seats so you have extra leg room. And if the kiddos get antsy, you can always let them stand up in front of you. Bring earphones so y...
- Hi there! Good luck on your trip! I always found that bringing my kids' car seats on board, although not required, made the trip easier. It was something comfortab...
- Bring a little gift for the flight attendants, thank them in advance for their patience. A box of sees chocolates, or warm Mrs. Fields cookies is nice. You'll be amaze...
Flying with 10Month Old
Asked by A.G. from Indianapolis
on March 14, 2008
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I know people say to have them take a bottle when taking off and landing. My little girl does not take a pacifier and she will only eat when she is hungry. So if it ...
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- I flew with my daughter. This was 2 months ago. She was only 3 months old at the time. We had a big plan all ready to go. Feed her the bottle while taking off. If...
- I hate the idea of drugging my babies with no reason, but if you're ok with it, I'd just call the pediatrician and ask them for a dosage recommendation.
- Due to her age, please don't give her medication without asking your doctor. Side affects can vary and you wouldn't want your little one to go to sleep, out of conveni...
Travel Advice
Asked by R.H. from Minneapolis
on November 29, 2005
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Any advice on airline travel with an infant?
My partner and I will be making a short flight to Cincinnati for Christmas with our daughter who will then be 3 months ...
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- When my daughter was small we used to fly frequesntly from here to Denver. The thing that my doctor suggested and I found to have worked was to have something ready fo...
- Please be sure she is either nursing or drinking from a bottle as you take off and descend. And do not offer her these things until right before take off - if the tak...
- Been there. I was lucky and had a good baby. If you are nursing, try to nurse as you take off and then when you are descending. The sucking action keeps their ears ...
Air Travel with 10-11 Mo Old
Asked by H.F. from Phoenix
on June 7, 2008
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Hi Moms!
I've been lurking around this community for a few months now and I've responded to a few questions, and now I have one of my own! In July (and then again in...
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- H., I have traveled as a nanny with babies all ages. Here are a few suggestions: * Be prepared for take off and landings...the change in altitude hurts baby's ears. ...
- We moved from UK to USA when our little "peepers" was 9 months. 2 flights, 3 take offs & landings, 13hrs of travel. DEFINITELY have him sucking or better yet, nursing...
- We have flown alot with our kids starting when they were 3 months old. I don't know what airline you are using but we almost always use southwest and I always take th...
