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Ideas for Todders to Stay Happy for a Long Car Ride
Asked by K.W. from Dayton
on July 24, 2009
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help with keeping toddler happy on road trip
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- My daughter at that age was an only child and did not play by herself. She had an open top tote next to her in the car with some "quiet" battery operated toys (like p...
- We haven't tried this yet, but I got the following advice. Go to the dollar store and buy some inexpensive toys, wrap them and give them to your child every hour or h...
- Keep in mind I say this while believing that kids shouldn't watch much (if any) TV, my kids NEVER watch any TV at home. We regularly take 3 and 4 hour trips to see fa...
CARES Vs Car Seat for Air Travel
Asked by J.L. from New York
on July 13, 2009
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My husband, 18 month old son & Iwill be traveling to Europe. It's an overnight flight and my son has his own seat. We have to connect in Europe before arriving at our ...
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- J., Tried several times to respond; my aging computer is getting the better of my timing though. There is a dolly-type thing you can purchase that your car seat w...
- Since you need a new one, get a smaller one, which will fit better in the plane seat also. You certainly dont want a baby that small running up and down the aisle or s...
- your husband is not crazy. but you will realize you are, once you have to drag that big, heavy, bulky car seat through airports and everywhere else on your trip. you D...
What to Do on a Plane with a 4 Year Old
Asked by M.K. from Tampa
on July 17, 2009
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hello every one,
i was just wondering if anyone had fun or creative ways to keep a very energetic 4 year old intertained on a plane for 4 hours. i have his dvd player...
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- I'm about to travel with a 7, 5 and 2 year old so I feel you. Buy new items like stickers, coloring books with cool pens, etc and put them in a special back pack for ...
- Coloring books and crayons Small stuffed animals or dolls or action figures for pretending Small cars or trucks for pretending A new toy or activity book that you p...
- Get him some puzzles to do, color books, playing cards. The memory games are great because any age can play them. Get him some sing a long DVD's. My girls loved these....
Cow's Milk on an International Flight
Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on September 15, 2008
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Hi Everyone.
I'll be traveling with my daughter to Russia this Thursday.
I was wondering if anyone knows how to handle the "milk situation". My last air trip was 5 y...
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- You can bring milk/juice as long as it is in a sippy cup. They will not make you throw it away.
- There are exceptions to the "no liquids" rules for babies. Check the airline website or phone them and ask for specifics. I'm pretty sure you can bring anything, but...
- Call the airline for specifics, but I know you are allowed to bring liquids, but there may be a limit on the quantity. Have a great flight.
Going on a Business Trip
Asked by S.H. from South Bend
on May 7, 2008
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Hello, I am going on a business trip fairly soon. I wrote about it earlier asking for ways to make the trip easier on my nursing daughter and myself. Thank you for all...
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- If your husdand is able to stay home for a week and wants to, I would let him. How many husbands would or could actually do that! I also don't think that would compl...
- Ok, if he was going out of town, and you had the ability to stay home, would you second guess for a minute about spending the time with her. Nope! Let daddy go for it...
- It could go either way. Maybe he sees this as his time to have some special time with her - you mentioned several times that she is very attached to you, maybe he fee...
Advice for the Monterey/Carmel Area
Asked by G.D. from Sacramento
on February 26, 2009
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Hi moms,
My husband and I want to take a weekend trip to the Monterey/Carmel area. We have not been there before and want advice on where to stay and what to do to m...
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- I have a friend who just booked thier stay down there...the cheapest would be staying in a cabin at the KOA at La Selva Beach....she booked two nights and wiht tickets...
- G., I have spent quite a bit of time in that area b/c I have friends who live around there. I'll ask around and get back to you with what I find out...I am actually ...
- Hi G., We LOVE that area, have gone almost every year for the past 6 years or so. We have 17 & 9 year old girls and a 4 year old boy, so finding things to make every...
Unaccompanied Minor
Asked by D.K. from Washington DC
on March 8, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I would like to ask your opinion on an issue I'm having with my ex. My son is almost 7 years old now and my ex is insisting that he fly unaccompanied across ...
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- I don't think it's a good idea to let a 7 year old fly alone either, for the exact same reasons you have given. He's only a child and no flight attendant will give him...
- NEVER!! I was on a flight where they got the names on the sheet wrong for the minor and asked me to wait, so I did, not realizing why. By the time I was like I'm not...
- My husband remembers flying by himself between his parents' homes when he was around 4 or 5 and he said it was no big deal and he wasn't traumatized by it or anything....
Galveston Situation
Asked by D.Z. from Dallas
on March 8, 2009
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We are planning last minute travel with our family (3 kids) and I was just wondering how is the situation in Galveston. Anyone has been there lately?
How about Pad...
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- Padre is great, but will be very crowded with high school age springbreakers, if that is when you are planning on going. Padre had beach front hotels that you don't f...
- Check out the website, www.galveston.com and you'll be able to do a bit of research. I know a lot of shops, hotels and restaurants are open again but I don't know abo...
- my husband went to galveston last week to go fishing. He said it wont be tourist ready for another 3-5 years. They could not even fish. (unless you take a deep sea ...
Bottles in the Air
Asked by M.T. from Chicago
on August 30, 2008
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I am a first time M. traveling on an airplane with my 10 month old next weekend and i had three questions: I know liquid is not allowed past secuirty. Has anyone tra...
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- Hi! I never flew w/ a car seat (took advantage of the infant in lap allowance until my daughter turned 2) but there is a new FAA approved harness that creates a 5-poin...
- I've had my water (already in a baby bottle) tossed at security. I think they would have let me keep it if I'd have mixed in the formula right then. I just bought bo...
- Hi!! I just went on vacation with my little one a few weeks ago. You can bring on empty bottles, baby formula, and medicine. If you want to bring pre-made formula, ...
Tips for Traveling on an Airplane with a 5 Month Old.
Asked by J.C. from Tampa
on September 13, 2008
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This October, my husband and 5 month old will be traveling on a plane up north. I am a little nervous because the cheapest flight we could get leaves at 7pm and doesn...
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- I traveled alone with both my kids beginning at 8 weeks. The best suggestion I can give you is to make sure they are nursing or drinking a bottle during take off and ...
- Just bring alot of drinks in bottles - or even a pacifier if she uses one. The sucking helps with the ears popping when you go to land. More than likely, you'll be m...
- I flew across the country when my little one was 6 months old. The things to remember is that their ears can hurt from the pressure on the way up and down. I nursed my...
