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Traveling Overseas and Pumping
Asked by A.M. from Bangor
on October 2, 2008
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I have to travel from Montréal to Germany this weekend for a 5-day trip and am still breastfeeding my daughter. So I will pump while I am gone to try to keep my supp...
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- I was doing a lot of air travel when my son was 2 - 6 months old. He is now 9 months old. I found it a lot easier to have a hand pump on the flights. I sat in the w...
- A., I had to leave my 10 month old for 4 days unexpectedly this past May and we did fine. I bought a handheld manual pump that I could just use to express enough m...
- Here are some tips i learned: 1. you can go right through security--ice and all. have not had a problem yet as soon as i said "breastmilk"--and I've actually flown a ...
Long Road Trip with 2 Kids...
Asked by E.A. from Dallas
on June 8, 2009
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Moms...I will be taking a road trip from Dallas to Minneapolis this summer with my husband, 4 yr old son and 14 month old daughter. Just needing tips and advice on tr...
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- We have traveled from here to South Dakota with kids and Grandkids many times. We leave late in the afternoon, we have snacks and drinks with us. We stop at a fast fo...
- I spy with my little eye . . . u can also make up games using the alphabet, like find something OUTSIDE the car that begins with the letter a, now b, etc. (littl...
- Hi E., I have three boys who are now 3, 6 and 8. We drive to Colorado about 4 times a year which is 15 hours each way. The DVD player will definitely help. When th...
Anyone Been to the San Francisco Area?
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on July 22, 2009
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Hi ladies, My husband and I are going to San Francisco for my birthday in September. We will be taking our son who will have just turned one. We are planning on doing ...
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- I'm originally from SF, grew up there. In what area will you be staying? The beach is close and Fort Funston has wonderful trails to walk, it's a off-leash area for do...
- I went to school there, its an awesome city! Def go to ghiradeli square and fishermans wharf. Alcatraz is fun but I'm not sure if it would keep your sons intrest but i...
- We loved Napa Valley. We stopped at a lot of wineries :) One of our favorites was V.Sattui (might be misspelled). They had a little shop with deli products, cheeses...
Traveling and Pumping
Asked by A.F. from Tampa
on August 20, 2009
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Hello. I am getting ready to take a business trip and will need to pump while away from my son. I am wondering if anyone has had experience traveling and pumping, pa...
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- A., I know that it is hard to dump but really the purpose in pumping is two-fold: to have the milk, but mainly to keep up your supply so you can continue breastfee...
- Contact LaLecheLeague via google and also check with your OB - the nurses there will give you some sound advice.
- Hey A., I have travelled a couple of times whild breastfeeding. It was tough, but we made it through. One thing to keep in mind is that if you are staying a hotel th...
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...
Where to Live?!
Asked by K.I. from Houston
on August 16, 2009
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I currently live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and my husband's job is requiring us to move to the Houston area. He won't have an office location but will be traveling ...
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- My husband is in sales and travels in and around Houston all day. Before we bought our house we lived in Copperfield. Traffic was horrible on that side of town. We now...
- Katy is great. Good school district. Memorial is nice. If you have the choice of Austin or Houston, Austin is beautiful!!! Cinco Ranch is great, i haven;t been out by ...
- Hi, I would recommend several areas depending on your income and what you are interested in as far as community involvement, hobbies, etc. Galleria area (middle of ...
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).
Help for My Friend Traveling with 2 Kids
Asked by M.O. from Phoenix
on August 15, 2009
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Hi Mamas! A really good friend of mine is totally stressing about an upcoming trip and I am trying to get a little help for her. Here's the situation: She has a 4 y....
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- call the hotel and find out how close the nearest park is; if walking distance, she can do that w/the kids while hubby is doing wedding stuff. Sticker books w/removab...
- I have only one and can't have any more but that's a different story. My son gets bored at a blink of an eye. Tell her to get one of those small portable DVD players...
- Hello! Parents Magazine just had a little clip on this rental business http://www.babysaway.com/ where they give locations where stuff could be rented from. Alte...
Help Choosing a Nanny
Asked by D.E. from Detroit
on January 8, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I need your advise on how to pick a nanny. I am about to take a job that will require me to travel quite a bit. (I am not thrilled about leaving my boy...
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- I have several documents I put together when looking for a nanny. I have hired 2 over the past 3 years for my twin boys. Send me a private message with your e-mail, ...
- I had a nanny when I worked... It does make things much easier.. And the cost of a nanny is about the same as day care centers for 2 kids.. I would want refernces....
- I am a former nanny. If I were searching for a nanny for my own children, I would want to make sure they have a background in Early Childhood Education (preferably a d...
Fun Educational Videos for Toddlers/kids When Traveling.
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on January 20, 2009
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We are moving to MO in April and driving. It'll be about a 22 hour journey with our toddler. I was wondering what educational videos you have enjoyed for your kids. We...
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- I have twin boys who are 5 and a little boy who is 2 and they love the BOZ movies. I order them on line from the MOPS Shop (Mothers of Preschoolers) website. They are ...
- Redbox!!! You can rent them here and return them there or anywhere on your trip. Just go online and check it out. You can have a new movie @ every stop for $1. We ca...
- Our favorites are the Leap Frog videos. Start out with the Letter Factory. Not that just having those videos will guarantee anything, but my oldest son loved the movie...
