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Advice on Travelling with a 6 Month Old
Asked by M.E. from Mobile
on January 21, 2007
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Next month my sister-in-law will be graduating from Police Academy. She really wants my husband, daughter (who will be 6 months then) and I to attend. I couldn't atten...
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- I think that the graduation is a very big deal. I think that you should ask yourself how much family means to you, and how mush would your sister-in-law go out of her...
- Being over-protective is not a bad thing, do not feel sorry about that, there are too many ppl who don't care enough, we need more nursing, overprotective moms like yo...
- My daughter was born the month before my sister-in-law graduated from highschool. I didn't want to take the baby because little ones don't do well at formal events. I ...
Does Anyone Have Any Tips on 8 Hour Car Ride for Thanksgiving?
Asked by O.P. from Las Vegas
on November 9, 2006
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We are taking our 4.5 month old to the bay area ca. to see my parents for thanksgiving and this will be her longest car ride ever and Im a little nervese about it beca...
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- I know its passed Thanksgiving, but if you travel again you can always try traveling at night. My husband and I leave either at my childrens bed time at night or early...
- Don't worry, it will be fine. It will take a little longer to get there with the frequent stops you will have to make, but make sure she isn't too hot and but isn't to...
- Go at a time when she is most like to sleep. Otherwise, don't stress too much. At that age, a baby can still be quite happy staring into space. (Remember: It isn't ...
How Safe Are Cruises for 11 Month Old?
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on July 19, 2007
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My family, parents, brothers, sister and all of their kids, are having a reunion on a Carnival cruise! My husband and I want to take our family, too. This will include...
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- Perfectly safe to cruise with an 11 month old. Like a PP said though it will be challenging at times but my 20 month old made it no problems. Visit the website www.c...
- Absolutely fine! We took our then 7 month old on a Celebrity cruise and it was great! Well, naps were hard, but it definitely worked. We hired the ship's babysitter...
- We took my daughter when she was about 8 months old and her pedi was fine with it. We took bottled water, food, etc. She was perfectly fine and she had great time. Jus...
Flying with a 6 Month Old...Any Advice?
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on December 20, 2007
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Okay...I'm a little nervous about the upcoming holiday!! My husband and I will be flying to Indiana from Houston with our 6 month old son. Now, this wouldn't be so b...
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- Hi C., I am about to experience the same thing with a 4 month old that is already teething and my pediatrician recommending making sure they have something to suck ...
- I definately suggest flying in the early morning. I traveled with a 3 month old both in the morning and then on the way back in the late afternoon. The early morning...
- I've flown with my son multiple times. Here are some things I've learned... Take your own portable trash bag - they seem to have so much trash as a little one. I ...
Air Travel W/ Sick Baby
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on November 13, 2006
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Hi ladies, would like some input on those who have had to travel w/ a sick child. my son has a temp 101. hoping it goes down by wednesday but if not we have to fly to ...
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- I haven't read any other responses, so sorry if it's a duplicate. I would take him to the dr and make sure it's not an ear infection. You definitely don't want him f...
- Hi D., I'm sure you've gotten this advice already but just in case... you may want to take a quick trip to the Dr. to have the babies ears checked. Travel with an inn...
- HJi D.: I read your letter this morning and thought I should answer. Many years ago I flew to Colorado with my 11 month old. he seemed fine when we left,little did ...
Air Travel with a 3-Month-old
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on September 21, 2007
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I need advice on traveling by plane with a three month old. She will be in my lap. Any suggestions from experienced travelers? Anything I may not have thought of? What...
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- I completly agree with the previous post. I did the same thing with my son when he was 3 months old. I gave him sone tylenol in his bottle also and arranged the flight...
- Hi J., I am a frequent traveler and have flown 20+ times with my 4 year old and now 13 month old son. My main piece of advice is just to remain calm during traveling-...
- In addition to trying to have the baby swallow during take-off and landing (to help equalize the eustachian tubes), I also recommend the following: Have a full diaper...
Holiday Madness - Baby's 1St Christmas
Asked by S. from Washington DC
on December 1, 2006
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My husband, daughter and myself will be travelling to Florida for 4 nights at Christmas. Normally we stay with my parents, however this year we are staying in a hotel...
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- I agree that the best thing to do is to be upfront...and to consider this is her first Christmas which is a BIG deal. I would also keep in mind that she should be gra...
- Your not gonna change your mind so tell her how it is. I agree that you guys should stay at a hotel.
- Hi, Well what I'd do is 1 night there go out to a nice resteraunt with the inlaws. That way your parents won't be there. Have a nice time eating and chatting. Another ...
Age It Is Safe for a Baby to Travel via Airplane
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on June 9, 2008
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My daughter is pregnant after four years of trying and expecting in November. Before she became pregnant, they had already bought tickets to fly to Texas from Virginia...
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- I rarely even left the house before my kids were 6 weeks old. There are just way to many germs and other factors that are hard to avoid in public, let alone and confi...
- My daughter was born in France, we flew back when she was approx 2 months old. Her pediatrician used to live on a small island, and she told me that airplane travel w...
- I flew with my son at 4 weeks against my pediatrician's advice. I "wore" him in a sling and never let him out. If anyone wanted to take a peek, I kept my distance. ...
4 Mo. Old on a 12 Hour Plane Trip
Asked by C.D. from Anchorage
on May 3, 2008
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Hello:) I will be going to visit my family soon and I am VERY stressed out about the long plane ride(6 hour flight, 45 minute lay over and another 6 hour flight). I ha...
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- Hi C. ~ First off let me say I hope your traveling goes well! You are a brave Mommy! I'm getting ready to do a 7 hour car ride w/ my two kids & I'm hoping that will...
- The TSA liquid limitations do not apply for infant formula. You may want to carry them in unopened original cans to get through security but you will be allowed to bri...
- C., If U are worried about what you can bring on the airplane lookup TSA.com or the airport you are traveling out of on line. They will have all the restrictions list...
Tips for a Long Plane Ride
Asked by K.C. from San Francisco
on June 20, 2008
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My 10 month old son and I will be taking a 14 hour flight in a couple of weeks. I'm wondering about people's experiences with keeping a baby occupied for this long. ...
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- Hi, K.. I had to chuckle when I read your question. I remember when my son was about 6 mos old and I flew from Hawaii to California (6 hr flight)... I went at night ...
- I've taken numerous long flights with my girls, and I'm forever grateful to our pediatrician for having suggested Benadryl. As the other moms said, try it at home firs...
- Hi K., I have two boys that I have taken traveling with me since they were born and a lifesaver for me in the airport, plane and restaurants is my No Dropsey! Chec...
