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Car Seat in New York City?
Asked by T.H. from Austin
on July 20, 2009
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Hi! I'm going to NYC with my 2 year old, and I'm wondering if he needs to be in a car seat for cab rides. I heard that car seats are
not required. Has anyone had e...
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- I was in Baltimore, MD last week with my 21 month old and asked the policy: he said the car seat rule doesn't apply to cabs. I rode, nervously, in the cab holdin...
- Why take the risk with your child's safety? I would take a car seat. Your cab drivers may be great...but what about all the other drivers in the city. The adult sea...
- Hi T.. Never compromise the safety af a child! I'm sure with t little planning, you can locate a car service that has a carseat or one that is carseat friendly. C...
Back on Birth Control
Asked by J.D. from Kansas City
on February 27, 2007
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It's been almost 6 years or so since I've been on birth control & I've decided to go back on for my skin & regulation. I've been on it for a couple weeks now & I've no...
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- After years of migraines caused by the pill, I will never take one again. We have two children, 2 and 4 years old. Inbetween kids we used spermicide and condoms. ( Wh...
- You may want to talk to your doctor. I had the same problem and my doctor switched the kind of bc I was on and I no longer had the problem.
- I tried 2 -- Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo and Yasmin -- they both made me nausuated for 3 months, but now it's b een 6 months and I don't notice it at all.
Food and Air Travel
Asked by M.M. from Las Cruces
on March 15, 2009
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I will be flying next week to Kentucky with my 14 mo son and my 3 year old daughter. My question is does anyone know about taking our own snacks on the plane. Also h...
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- I flew many times with my two little ones this last year. You're right, the liquid rules, don't apply to sippy cups and drinks for your kids. It just has to be a reaso...
- I don't know about the milk but you can take any kind of dry snacks with you as long as they are not opened. You should be fine with pretzels, cookies, granola bars, s...
- I know they say you can bring prepared formula though but I have been made to dump it out. The snacks you should have no problem with. Depending on which airline you a...
Home Schooling Support
Asked by N.M. from New York
on May 1, 2009
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Hello parents, community
I am seeking support from all parents to receive information that would assist me with home schooling my son. My son is seven years old ...
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- We travel and homeschool even though my youngest us still not 4. I have found support from online groups via yahoo and meetup, so I would suggest trying to search for...
- Hi Michelle I loved homeschooling, I did day care too, as well as sub in public school, which is why I pulled my out. In fact, I homeschooled my twin girls from 3 gra...
- Dear Michelle, I have 4 children. I homeschool my 6-y-o and my 4-y-o. I did homeschool my older kids, but they are in the public highschool now. I commend you for t...
Airport Regulations-Traveling in May with 16 Month Old
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on March 24, 2009
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I'm traveling in May with my 16 month old, it's been years since I gotten on a plane, so I'm lost on what the regulations are, as far as baby-- milk,hygiene/beauty pro...
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- Just for safety, I would take the camera in the carryon luggage and keep the card in your purse so it does not go through the x-ray. They will usually let you take it...
- I just flew South West. I have a 7 month old and I nurse. I was allowed to bring as many bottles as I wanted/needed. They check the milk to confirm it is not dangerous...
- I'm would google it to find the correct regulations. I would hate to give you wrong information. I don't think it would be a problem to feed your child on your lap. ...
Understanding Air Travel Regulations
Asked by W.H. from New London
on October 19, 2008
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Help! I am flying over Christmas and am so confused about flying with my 3 month old son. I have never flown with a baby before. Can I have him on my lap? Do I need a ...
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- W., If you have a seat for him then absolutely bring on his carrier seat...it is much safer and more comfortable for him. If you don't, ask the flight attendants i...
- I believe the airlines follow basic rules, and it has to do with pricing. When my son and his family flew up here from Florida, they were allowed to hold their childre...
- My husband and I were traveling with our son when he was 1 month old. Then when he was 4 months I flew to my parents for a few weeks. My advice is to have a sense of...
How Often Should a Five Month Old Eat?
Asked by E.B. from Milwaukee
on October 24, 2008
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I have been a director of a childcare center over 7 years and I always seem to run into this problem with parents. "My child only has a bottle every three to four hou...
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- im sorry (for the mom) but you are right. feed that baby when its hungry! makes me so mad when a mom would want to deny the needs of her baby because of her schedu...
- I am a home childcare provider. I am also the mom of 3 energetic kids. I would tell the parent that sometimes when a baby is away from her mother she will seek comfo...
- I am just wondering how many ounces she is getting at a time and is she only getting bottles? Because, for instance, if she were getting 6 oz every 2 hours and she get...
Airplane Travel with 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by W.W. from Washington DC
on June 4, 2008
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What are the regulations about flying with a toddler (domestic flight)? Do I need to have a car seat? A booster seat? She is almost 3 and at very tall (37"). Thank...
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- Hi. There are no regulations (other than fastening seat belt) that I know. You might want to phone the airline in advance. Have a good trip!
- Hi W., I travel regularly with my children and I think all the airlines have pretty much the same policies on this issue. Under the age of 2 you can choose not to ...
- We flew with Southwest airlines about 2&1/2 years ago. They left it up to us whether we wanted to use our carseat or not. The carseat does have to be approved for th...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
Advice on Airport Security- Son with Feeding Tube
Asked by V.K. from Atlanta
on April 3, 2008
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My 15 yr old son recently had a feeding tube placed and this is our first time traveling with it. (we are seasoned flyers) I have read the TSA regulations about carr...
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- I have a son who was born with bilateral clubfoot and he had to wear a dennis brown bar (baby shoes with a bar in the middle pretty much) and when I called about trave...
- Hey V., I would call the airline carrier and explain the situation and see what they suggest. I would get a doctor's note and have it with you to show as proof for his...
- Morning V., I have been nursing my son for the last 10 months and I travel for work. I have gone through the security lines several times over the last year and they...
