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Peanut Allergy and Flying
Asked by J.D. from New York
on April 13, 2007
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My 3 year old is highly allergic to peanuts. My sister is now moving out of state and I would much rather fly an hour on an airplane than drive in a car for close to ...
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- Call ahead to the airline and talk to them about thier procedures. But know that it is not foolproof. Take disinfectant wipes and ask to pre-baord the plane. Wipe down...
- I think a lot of companies have stopped serving peanuts because of this reason. However, if it was for the safety of my child...I'd drive. If she has a reaction it's...
- I would first try calling the airline and seeing if they have any peanut free flights. I mean nowadays they have peanut free schools because of children like your dau...
Experiences with CARES Air Travel Harness?
Asked by E.P. from San Francisco
on August 17, 2009
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I would like to hear experiences with the CARES air travel harness, as an alternative to using a carseat on flights. We usually travel long haul (to Europe) and have ...
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- We used the CARES harness when my son was about 19 months old. He's average height(he was 32" tall at his 18 month check-up). He didn't like the harness at all, althou...
- We have used the CARES harness 3 times with our son and LOVE it. He was 15 months old (although he is quite big for his age) the first time we used it, and it fit wel...
- I have one and LOVE it! Easy to install, lightweight to carry, and I feel like it keeps my daughter safer than a lapbelt alone. I first bought the CARES when my daught...
Seeking Tips on Plane Travel with Infant
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on July 15, 2005
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I'll be taking my first plane ride with my new daughter in September. I'm an experienced plane traveler, but I'm a little nervous about traveling with a baby. I'm look...
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- When I used to travel with my daughter a few years ago, her doctor told me that if the baby likes a pacifier great other wise make good use of the bottle. The pressur...
- I have traveled twice with my now 13 month old. The first time was at 7 months when I was still nursing, but it was a bit cramped in the plane seat for comfortable nu...
- Hi M. - I haven't traveled with my son, yet, on a plane, but here is advice I have heard about - Cabin pressure - if your baby is sleeping during takeoff or la...
Do I Have to Bring a Car Seat on a Plane?
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on May 16, 2009
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I am taking my 8 year old & 2 year old to Paris for a weekend. I am not renting a car, mostly walking and some metro. Do I still need to bring a car seat on the plane ...
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- We use the 5-point harnesses from www.kidsflysafe.com. They are FAA-approved, easy to use, and easy to carry. They are, however, a little on the pricey side. If you pl...
- You don't need a carseat on the plane (only ones that fit according to FAA are allowed for use anyway), and they are not required in taxis (at your own risk).
- I have no practical experience with your situation but I bet you could Google an answer. You do not know if car seats are a legal requirement in Europe. You could pr...
Traveling by Plane with 7 Month Old to Myrtle Beach
Asked by M.R. from New York
on June 29, 2007
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Hello,
My husband and I are taking our 7 month old son on a plane for the first time. We are going to a beach resort and will also be visiting family. I am nervous ...
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- I flew with my son at about 8 months old. He constantly sucked on his pacifier which according to his pediatrician would alleviate any pressure in his ears. So we had ...
- Hi M. I took my son on a plane at 8 months for the first time to the bahamas. two things worked really well 1- if you are breastfeeding, breast feed on the ascent an...
- Have a doctor check his ears - you shouldn't fly with him if he has a ear infection. If he is fine - if you are breastfeeding - breastfeed during take of and landing ....
Ideas to Keep Kids Occupied on a Plane Trip
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms!!
In a couple weeks we will be taking two 3-hour plane rides with a 1-hour layover in between. Alyssa is 2 1/2, and Cole is 6 months old. We are planning on...
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- this might sound weird but.. I bought a box of rainbow band aids and my daughter played with them for at least 40 minutes puting them on her, me and all her dolls and ...
- I just heard a suggestion for my friend who is taking 2 to New Zealand soon. She said that a friend mentioned wrapping all the toys/coloring books/etc. as little pres...
- When I first traveled with my children when they were very young, I would bring lots of toys entertain them. I found they were mostly entertained by the plane itself, ...
Seeking Advice on Wether to Take Carseat or Not.
Asked by B.H. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2009
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Hello ladies, I've come to you again with a new question in mind. We are taking an alaska cruise in september (yes, super excited about it) we are bringing our 22 mon...
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- Take a carseat, if your carseat is approved for the cars then it is FAA approved. You can place the carseat by the window and that way your child can look out the win...
- I would advise taking it along. It would be better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
- Id' say there's a few things you need to decide b4 if you wanna take the carseat: 1) how long is the shuttle ride to the dock, 2) does the shuttle have seatbelts so yo...
Upcoming Flight with Toddler
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2009
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Hi Mamas! We're leaving on vacation to Michigan on Friday, and I'm starting to get a little nervous about the flight. We've never taken our daughter (2 yrs 3 months) o...
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- Hi M., I found flying with my toddler was actually easier than when he was an infant. The airport is the most exciting part (watching planes take off and land - he...
- hi meredith, i have made this trip from CA to MI with my daughter myself. anything you can do to have her well rested before each flight might help. this may seem...
- I have flown twice with my 2 year old. He was 1, the first time and 1 week away from turning 2 the 2nd time. The 2nd time he sat on my lap but it was a short flight. M...
Insane in the Plane - 11 Month Old Air Travel Advice
Asked by C.P. from Pocatello
on November 10, 2006
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We are traveling to Louisiana for Christmas and have to take three planes to get there, about 9 hours total. We did this same trip when he was 5 mo. old, so I kind of ...
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- Hi There! My husband and I took our kiddo on his first flight when he too was 11 months old. We flew from Oregon to South Texas and believe me, at that age, I don't th...
- I would invest in the DVD player. We traveled with my daughter at 18 months and the DVD player saved the trip. You could also buy a couple of DVD's that he hasn't se...
- Portable DVD player is a grate idea, Baby Einstain DVD's can capture his atenttion for a while and help him to fall asleep and I don't think headphones are necesari si...
Air Travel w/Breastpump?
Asked by L.V. from Washington DC
on August 15, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I have to travel for work next week. This will be my first trip by air since my son was born. We nurse 4x/day, so it is essential that I pump and bring t...
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- I traveled to Hawaii when my first child was just 5 months old. I was exclusively breastfeeding, so I had to pump & store prior to the trip (he did not go with me) and...
- Hello, L.! Yes, I took my Medela briefcase looking pump on the plane with me. I had no problem going through security with it. They seemed to have been trained on w...
- Good news . . . according to TSA's website, they are now allowing breastmilk through the checkpoint even if you are not traveling with a child: http://www.tsa.gov/t...
