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Beach Tent Advice
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on February 7, 2009
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I will be flying to Puerto Rico in 2 weeks with husband and baby (for a conference). I am looking for a beach tent/cabana that my husband to be able to set up easily ...
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- I got the Sun Stop'r Kwik Cabana. The fabric blocks 97% of sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays, and is SPF 50+. It's great. Has it's own little carrying pouch. Once yo...
- Hi K., My piece of advice is to be very careful with the tent and choose one that has a netted window for cross ventilation. These tents get very hot inside causing...
- There's a great one at one steap ahead but I am not sure it is on the market yet....you could check.
Flying with 8 Month Old
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on August 2, 2006
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My husband and I will be going to Florida at the end of the month with our 8 month old son. We are flying Southwest and have not booked a seat for our son. Any tips/...
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- My daughter is now 2 years old and she has been on an airplane 5 or 6 times now. Traveling is never easy with little ones. My biggest suggestion is do not drag loads...
- Even though you didn't book a seat for your child bring your car seat to the gate. That way if there is an extra seat you will have the car seat with you. If the fli...
- I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but you could try to get there early and request bulkhead seats( these are the seats in the first row. They have extra le...
Looking for a Playground in BC Area for Traveling Family
Asked by P.S. from Boston
on May 15, 2009
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My husband and I will be staying on the Boston College campus next week with our two kids, ages 2 and 9, while we're in town for a wedding. I'm not worried about keepi...
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- On the BC campus, there's a playground (or at least there was in 1985) by the Lynch School of Education...Frankly I don't if it's stillthere or if they'd let visitors ...
- Hi P., I'm sure you've already gotten some responses, but in case you haven't: Dean Park is very close. (Actually, I see on maquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city...
- Hi there- I grew up in Newton and still live there. It is a great town, close to BOston and other suburbian towns. Lots of great playgrounds nearby. Here is a link t...
Flight to Europe with 15 Month Old
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hey moms! Traveling to Europe with my 15 month old. Any advice for the flight or how to deal with jet lag? And how much to travel with in terms of food? Car seat? ...
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- You've rec'd some great advice, I'll just add that the car seat is a huge burden, especially when traveling alone. Check it in so you can use it with the taxi cabs or ...
- I just went to England and Ireland with my 4 year old and 18 month old in Setember. My husband could only go for 4 days, so I flew to and from by myself...tough, but w...
- I have only done short flights (6 hours), car rides (10 hours) and ferry trips (1 hour), but here's what I learned . . . 1. Ditto to the start planning at least two-...
Seeking Advice on Traveling with Infant
Asked by A.T. from Omaha
on July 20, 2009
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Hi, my husband and I will be traveling to Jamaica for a wedding with our daughter who will be about 3 mos. I am looking for any advice about how to pack diapers, what ...
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- Whenever I would travel with my daughter when she was little, I would give her some tylenol about an hour before we boarded. This made her just drowsy enough to where...
- I've always heard and practiced the matra "plan for the worst" (stuck in an airport for 24 hours). So the rule of thumb I live by is 1 diaper per hour of travel time....
- If you bring your pump on the plane with you as a carry on, be prepared to show everything inside. They will most likely pull you aside. Reason being is that the motor...
Traveling with My 15 Mo. Old, Need Ideas for Entertainment
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on December 12, 2007
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So my husband and I are traveling to California with our 15 month old in Jan. It is a 3 hour flight that we have done befor as a family but our son was much younger. L...
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- In addition to entertainment during the flight...one thing I still do with my son is to make sure he gets all the wiggles out before we board the plane. Make the chil...
- Well, I have a few suggestions. One is that you should check with your airline to see if they offer an "infant fare". Some airlines offer this and basically it is a ...
- I only have one thing to add. Bring a blanket for him. The airplanes can get so cold and drafty and the few blankets they have on the airplane are reused and reused be...
What Is There to Do in Fort Myers, Fl ?
Asked by M.M. from Atlanta
on July 15, 2009
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Does anyone know of some great family activities/ places/resturants to go in Fort Myers Florida? My family and I are traveling down there for the first time. We have a...
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- Definitely go to Sanibel Island for shell hunting! I would stick to the beach as much as possible as well -lots of beautiful coastal islands around that area or a shor...
- Sanibel is a great idea. We went to the Bubble Room as children and liked it. Also, see how far Captiva Island is as well. Last time I was in Ft Myers there wasn't ...
- Well, I grew up in Fort Myers, but it's changed A LOT since I lived there. There used to be a WONDERFUL BBQ restaurant on the way to the beach. It was right before t...
Need Ideas for Gifts
Asked by D.Y. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2009
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My 15 year old daughter will be traveling to Nicaragua with a school community service group and will be staying with a host family for a few days in a rural area of N...
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- I found that the best gifts are the simple things. Like a set of pens or colorful pencils. She shouldn't give candy since it will lead to bad habits and tooth decay. ...
- Flip Flops are a great gift and Old Navy has them 2 for $5.00. I also heard that the parents love coffee from America (I don't know why because it all comes from Centr...
- ITA with Kimberly, she had great ideas. Many children don't have proper shoes. I am not exactly sure of the conditions in Nicaragua but I started an international vo...
Suggestions on How to Keep 4 Year Old Boy Occupied on Plane
Asked by L.M. from Minneapolis
on July 5, 2008
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I am traveling with my 2 children for their first airplane ride. While my six year old can keep herself occupied with coloring, games, toys I am a little worried that...
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- We have used a hand held size magnadoodle, crayola color wonder products, and snacks that aren't usually available to them. Books are good too. Small figures - plast...
- Something small that doesn't take up much room but provides lots of fun...Wikki Stix. It's wax covered yarn that you can mold into different things, hook them togethe...
- Since there is so much stuff to lug around anyway the ONLY thing we bring on an airplane is 1 DVD player and 1 movie per plane (we give them a different movie each fli...
Questions About Homeopathic Jet Lag Remedies
Asked by B. from Philadelphia
on July 18, 2009
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Hello.... I was wondering if anyone has used melatonin or the product 'no jet lag' and had any success with it. I will be traveling to Holland next week to visit my i...
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- Hi Barb! I use "arnica" for jet lag. Ask for it at Wholefoods. It's fine for the kids. Have a blast on your big adventure! :) N
- I don't remember what it's called, but I know that Hyland's makes something. You could probably find it at just about any health food store. Good luck!
- We use melatonin for sleep issues (PTSD, autism, disrupted sleep cycles) and it works great here. We find it's better to give as little as possible for dosing for it t...
