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What to Do in Seattle??
Asked by K.J. from Boise
on August 8, 2009
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My husband, son and I are headed to Seattle for a few days and I'm trying to find fun things to do that don't cost a ton of money and that are easy to do with a 3 year...
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- We lived there for 18 months when our kids were fairly young. Some of our favorite things to do included; Pike Place Market, the Aquarium, the Pacific Science Center, ...
- My grandmother and I were in Seattle a long time ago and were looking for something to do. The space needle is pretty expensive and instead we did the fairy ride aroun...
- I didn't see this listed yet... my son was 2 and 4 months when we went in February. The monorail is phenomenal and my son loved it! He still talks about it! There i...
How to Do Time-out on the Road?
Asked by L.A. from Phoenix
on May 11, 2009
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Hi Moms!
We travel back home to where we grew up about twice a month. It’s a 5hr drive, one way. We wondered how to do time-out while traveling. At home, we ha...
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- We do a fold your hands on your lap, no video, no talking (them, not us), no games, complete silence for the appropriate time. Having to be quiet is a bad, bad punishm...
- Traveling by car is a real challenge with such young kids. You have to keep them entertained and we all know that two year olds have the attention span of .25 seconds...
- I don't know how it would work with a 2 year old, but I do the opposite of "sit on your hands" - "Raise your hands in the air where I can see them." They tire out qui...
Going Away Without Kids
Asked by G.I. from Philadelphia
on May 11, 2009
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My husband won a trip for work and we are going to Aruba for 6 days without the children. We are leaving the kids in our house and have a babysitter coming 3 days, th...
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- As a mom who has had to leave a child in the care of others for extended stays and also as a former substitute teacher, here are my thoughts. Write down everything yo...
- G., Have a great time in Aruba. It's beautiful there. You're luckier than me--I can't get my son to stay overnight with his Grandma! LOL If I were you, I would jus...
- G., Aruba with your beloved for 6 days?!? Whahooo! Now: Relax. I know what you mean by being "very scheduled" (the only time I take off my watch is when I'm in the...
First Plane Ride for My 3 Month Old Son
Asked by H.D. from Tampa
on November 9, 2006
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I will be traveling by air on the 18th and I am very nervous. My son will be 3 months old on that day. I'm not sure how he will take it, I know he loves car rides but ...
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- My daughter's firts plane ride was at about 6 months and she had a great time, we got her a seat so we could put her in her car seat and not have to worry about rentin...
- My son's first plane ride was at three months. The ticket guy suggested I bring the carseat with me and check it plane side. I am really glad I did because for half ...
- I flew by myself with our son when he was 3 months also. We have made 7 trips home over the past year so we've both had a lot of flight experience. :o) Here are my t...
Long Car Ride with 5 Month Old
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on March 27, 2008
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Hello moms. I am wondering if anyone has any tips for traveling in the car with a 5 month old. We need to drive to North Carolina to see my grandparents and I am ner...
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- Hi, J.. I drove to WV with my daughter when she was 5 months. One thing babies hate is driving in pitch black when they're awake. If you can drive at night when she fa...
- When my oldest was about 6 months old, we drove 20 hours (10 hrs each of 2 days) to Texas to visit my sister. She was fine. We just kept the radio on and she could h...
- We drove to Atlanta when my 3rd was 5 months old. We drove during the day and split the trip into two days. We left in the afternoon of the first day, and stopped afte...
Traveling with a 11 Month Old
Asked by M.F. from Dallas
on March 22, 2008
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We are going on a trip to Hawaii with my husband's whole family in April. I am concerned about the long plane ride and the time change. Any suggestions on what will ...
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- I think the weirdest thing for them is the pressure on their ears. You can't explain it and they don't understand. So try to give him a cup of juice or something to ...
- I traveled to Maui with an 18 month old...and I traveled by myself, my husband met us there a week later. I can feel your pain! =} I just made sure to have a lot of ...
- I went to hawaii in June & I recommend taking a very late flight... we went & came home on flights nearly at midnight! No one was on the plane so we had room to spread...
Seeking Tips on Overseas Plane Travel with a 1 Year Old
Asked by D.C. from Boston
on February 21, 2008
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In a few months I'm meeting my husband overseas- and therefore going to be flying solo with my one year old to get there. He's going to be in my lap for about 8 hours...
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- Hi, When my daugther and I took a trip to Costa Rica my doctor said that Benadryl would help her sleep without overdosing her with meds. It really worked. I would...
- First off screw everyone else on the plane!! You are with a baby!! That being said...I flew when my daughter was one and I gave her a little benadryl (dr said it was ...
- A couple of new toys to present during the trip is a great idea. I know many people that have done this and it's been a saving grace.
What to Take for My Son on Vacation!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 25, 2006
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My fiance and I will have our first vacation trip in late August with our son Eli. He will be 1 year and 2 months by then. He has developement delays so i don't even k...
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- we are also traveling for the first time with our daughter (8 months old) to florida in about a month. i called the place where we are staying to ask about renting so...
- Just take the basics when you travel. When you get to your destination then you can buy the extras (diapers, wipes, baby food, etc.). Take some "new" toys (start now...
- I would start by talking to the hotel/resort where you'll be staying. Most hotels offer cribs to rent to put in the room with you. If you are flying and he'll be in ...
Should We Take Our One Year Old to Europe for 10 Days?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on March 30, 2008
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At the end of May we have planned a trip to Europe(Czech Republic/Hungary/Ukraine)with mu husbands whole family. About 15 people in all are going on the trip. We are...
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- No - leave him/her at home. I did the same thing when my first was 1. I missed him but was FINE! I enjoyed it so much more not having him there - I promise it won't...
- Definitely leave the baby at home! Having traveled with 6 month olds, 1 year olds, 2 year olds, and nearly 3 year olds, I can tell you that they don't start getting t...
- Hi C., You might have fun taking your child with you on the trip. Discuss it with the rest of your family who will be in attendance to assure that they don't mind....
First Plane Trip with a 13 Month Old
Asked by L.J. from Cleveland
on November 17, 2008
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Hello everyone! Next week my husband and I are taking a 2 and half hour plane trip with our 13 month old son. I am becoming quite anxious about the trip. Our little...
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- You got some good ideas. Just to add to some of them. To help his ears during the flight I found that tootsie rolls and suckers helped with that, because that kept t...
- We just did this last summer with our baby. Some of the things that we did were: 1)we paid our older kids to keep the baby awake on the ride to the airport, then I...
- We just got back 2 wks ago w/ our 12 mth old. She did great!!! She had her pacifier definitely, she acts like that is her life. I had to sing songs & say nursery rhy...
