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Carrier or Harness for Airplane
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on September 18, 2008
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My family is going on a trip to Cleveland in December. My son will be sitting on our lap. I am looking for something to help us hold him. He will probably sleep the wh...
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- I didn't want to spend the money on anything special, so I just held my little man when we traveled. We did it when he was 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 10 months....
- I tried to put my baby into a Baby Bjorn one time when we were landing and the stewardess said I couldn't - that it was against safety rules!!! I've heard some people...
- Hi J., When we flew to Hawaii with my one year old, I had a big carry on bag that I used as a bed for him. I had another bag inside with our stuff in in that I coul...
Seeking Travel Stroller Recommendations
Asked by L.D. from New York
on August 6, 2008
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I'm traveling to Canada in 2 weeks with my 6-month old and am looking for travel stroller recommendations. This is our first airplane trip. I'd like something lightwei...
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- toysrus has a 19.99 stroller that i took to italy for my 9 month old who was same weight, etc. perfect. tiny, lite, he was comfortable, no problem when airline lost ...
- The Inglesina Trip is a great stroller. The back goes down to an almost flat position which is great for younger babies. It is lightweight and easy to use. I have u...
- They have some great options in the One Step Ahead catalog (or you can go online as well).
Air Travel
Asked by K.E. from Peoria
on July 7, 2008
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We are planning our first airplane ride with our 2 year old daughter. Any suggestions on a successful plane trip? We are going to bring a DVD player and we purchased...
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- Take some inexpensive"new toys" that you can pull out when she gets bored.
- For maximum safety and comfort bring her carseat onboard too, it generally pretty easy to install...almost all carseats are FAA approved...there is a sticker on it...I...
- I suggest getting several new little toys that she doesn't get to see until the plane ride. They will be so exciting that she will be quite occupied. We have flown w...
Toddler Traveling via Airplane Ths Weekend with a Cold
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on April 5, 2007
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I was wondering how I should handle or what to expect with traveling with my 19 month old son with a cold. Will he be in allot of pain? I was just wondering if any m...
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- I've travelled w/ healthy kids and have have to travel home when they've had ear infections (as a 1 and 3 year old) ... I would say .. other than the obvious drinking/...
- My son has always had a difficult time with ear pain when he wasn't sick. Being sick with possible sinus congestion my make matters a little worse. Check with your p...
- I have a sinus infection one time on a plane, and I thought my head was going to explode. I don't mean to scare you. I would take the advice of all the other mother...
Front-facing Car Seat That Is FAA Approved for Planes
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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hi Moms,
In her first year my daughter has already ridden on several plane trips, but never in her own seat. she has just been in my lap each time. She's getting ...
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- I would contact the airline and ask whichever one you most frequently use. I just traveled with my three year old in May, and the flight attendant told me that my son ...
- Most car seats are also approved for airplanes but not all. It will say in the car seat manual or many times, directly on the car seat whether they are approved for a...
- The Britax Roundabout.
Distractions/activities for 1 Year Old on Airplane
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on August 7, 2007
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My one year daughter and I will be traveling on an airplane and just wondering what distractions or activities other moms may suggest or have tried. She is extremely ...
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- If possible bring her car seat. Most kids "get" that car seat means staying put. Even if you didn't buy a seat, if you bring the seat to the gate you may be able to ge...
- I agree with courtney's suggestions, esp getting few new toys so your child will be distracted. Also works is a portable DVD player, which u can play einstein videos o...
- My daughter went on her first airplane ride when she was 1 year old and she did just fine. I brough lots of little toys to play with in her seat and with all the new t...
Advice on Traveling Alone with 2 Young Kids
Asked by C. from Denver
on March 31, 2007
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Hi,
I am going to be taking a trip in May with my 2 girls ages 3 and 9 mos. I will be flying alone with them and have family to meet me at my destination. Any helpf...
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- Wow! I have done this, and it is not easy. I would definately not forgo nap time. If they are tired, they may be cranky instead of sleep since there will be so much...
- HI C.- I have flown MANY times alone with my kids. First of all, I always expected the worst and the kids were always so good so try not to worry too much. If you...
- I travel quite a bit with my boys (now 7 and 10). My best advise was to make sure that you have something they can chew or suck on when the pressure changes. Young on...
Flying with Three Children & No Husband
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on August 1, 2009
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I will be flying with my three children at the end of this month. I'm very ecxited about the adventure, but a bit worried as well. My kids have never flown before & I ...
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- Call your airline about the two carseat thing. However, you might consider taking just one carseat that either the 9 mo old or 3 yr old could use, if possible (the fo...
- yes narrow it down to one car seat for your sanity's sake. then get lots of new toys from the dollar store (coloring books, colors, etc.) that they don't see till the...
- Hello M., have your 8 year old help you with the 3 year old. use the 'buddy' system (of course don't let them out of your sight.... if the 8 year old entertains the...
Looking for Best Portable Computer/leapster Product for Travel
Asked by E.P. from Detroit
on March 19, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just looking for recommendations on a portable 'learning system' or leap pad style product. I guess I'm not sure what is out there and what would be good f...
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- Hi E. My son is 4 and has a Leapster and he loves it. It isn't to expensive and it has been well worth it. My daughter that is going to be 3 in a month also loves i...
- I love the products from V-tech, we have used the laptop n go, and the doodle and draw. My daughter is 5 now and we just got her a Leapster. We were going to get the...
- Hi E., I have a LeapPad for sale. My son is 10 now and has out grown it. if you would like more information on it, you can contact me at ____@____.com thanks J.
Car Seat for Flight
Asked by C.P. from Charlottesville
on March 5, 2008
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My husband and I will be flying with, at the time of the flight, our almost 11 month old daughter and we have purchased a seat for her but I noticed that the car seat ...
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- I do not have experience on those particular airplanes, but I do know that i have a large carseat and it has fit on every plane I have been on. You should be able to c...
- We flew to Colorado last July with a 2 1/2 year old and 13 month old. I think on Frontier, so I'm not sure about other airlines. I would call. I also took the print ou...
- Hi C.! You will find that most car seats will be standard to 19 inches. I would check with the airline to see if they will supply you with a carseat. Or will they a...
