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Need Ideas for Flying with 16 Month Old
Asked by K.N. from Cleveland
on August 11, 2008
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Hello. My husband and I are flying with our 16 month old son to FL later this month. He has been on a plane before when he was 8 weeks, and then when he was 11 months...
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- I feel for you. However, I have found that the anticipation is usually worse than the flight, itself! New toys are a great idea. Add books in that little pack for ...
- GOOD LUCK!!! give him dramamine... he'll sleep. Seriously, ask the doc if he can prescribe a low dose of dramamine so he will sleep. Works for me, I slept from Ohio...
- Hi K., I would get one of those small kids backpacks, go to the dollar store and fill it up with new toys for him. Only let him play with them during the flight. 16 mo...
Need Advice on International Travel with a 10 Month Old Baby
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on May 3, 2009
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Hello,
My husband and I are traveling to Ireland next weekend with our 10 month old baby, and I am nervous about the flight, the jet lag, and just bringing a baby to ...
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- Hi A., We actually just flew to Germany for the weekend a couple of weeks ago with our then 8 month old daughter and I am getting ready to fly to Australia with her n...
- only 4 days... honestly that hardly seems worth it to adjust him to the time change at all. I took my 10 month old to Germany with me last summer, so here is my advise...
- Not sleeping through the night may actually make it easier for him to adjust. We always found that with our kids, although we never went more than 4 time zones away. ...
Advice on Flying with a 1 Yr Old
Asked by J.H. from Stationed Overseas
on April 29, 2009
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I am taking hops back to the states next month with my 3 yr old and 14 mo old by myself, and I'd like some advice on entertainment for the 1 yr old. I've flown with t...
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- Hi, Our first overseas flight with my son was when he was 15 mos old. So, he was a little older and was entertained by Baby Einsteins and Thomas the Train videos. O...
- Hi, I've flown overseas 4 times so far with my 2 little ones. I do believe if you have one under 2 years old they have to be in a car seat on a military flight. Also, ...
- Hi! I have flown home on a HOP from overseas to the states. I flew with a 7 year old, 3 year old, and an 20 month old. From what I remember, it was required for my you...
Necessities for a 4 Hr Plane Trip.
Asked by D.W. from Evansville
on June 20, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 and 1 year old. We are leaving in the morning (6/22) on a 4 hour plane ride. I think I have everything, but do you have any suggestions on things to t...
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- What do you do at home for 4 hours? Just take those things. Snacks (something chewy for ear popping), toys, coloring books, books to read to them, blankets for a nap i...
- Don't forget the constipation medicine or dried fruit. Kids get backed up and cranky on trips just like adults do. Also, you can gently drug your kids with some bene...
- I have found that bringing some favorite books to read, coloring books (Crayons included!), and a travel size magna-doodle or etch-a-sketch works wonders! Also, just a...
Flying with 2 Toddlers Advice? Edited
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on January 14, 2008
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That may be a bit misleading but in April we'll be traveling with our two children. Our oldest will be 4.5 and our youngest 1.5 however he does not walk. We're taking ...
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- I would advise one person be dropped off at the airport. Go get a cart, come back to the car and load up all the luggage. This person can take the child who can walk. ...
- We went from Seattle to Boston this summer with our 1 1/2 year old, 8yr old and 5 year old. I will suggest you bring the stroller and put your toddler in the stroller...
- I live in a remote part of Alaska, so I fly with my kids all the time - often times w/out my husband. My kids are 2.5 & 1.5. Here is my advice: use rolling lugg...
