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Traveling
Asked by C.G. from Bakersfield
on April 19, 2007
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I have a week long meeting I have to be at next week in another state and I am trying to figure out the best way to ship my breastmilk. I am taking my mother and my 2...
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- You CAN ship breastmilk! I was a surrogate and pumped for 5 chilren, shipping weekly via FedEx. Pump and freeze normally. You will need a styro cooler and dry ice (...
- If possible, store up as much milk as possible. Last month, I went to San Diego and the airport people were actually very supportive. Just in case, I had my pediatri...
- Call the airline you are traveling with and ask them directly. With all these new flight regulations, you're better safe than sorry. They should be able to guide you a...
Flying with 13 Mo
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on September 6, 2005
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We are flying from dallas to NY for thanksgiving. She will sit in our lap. I need advice on the best way to deal with flying with a toddler.
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- We've travelled a lot with our son - now 14 months - as a lap child. Bring ID for your baby. Our son loves food and books, so we packed tons of snacks, favorite stuffe...
- I've done this 3 times with my daughter, who is 2 now. Once we had to sit in the plane on the runway for 2 hours. From that experience my first advice is to take ple...
- All I can remember is to bring lots of fun things to distract her with. May want to bring something for her to suck on during takeoff and landing like a bottle of jui...
Seeking Advice on Car Travel with 1 1/2 Year Old
Asked by C.L. from Detroit
on July 3, 2008
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I'm considering taking a trip with my son who is 1 1/2 next month. I would be the only driver and the trip is an 8 hour trip. My son is a typcial toddler who doesn't e...
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- If you can, drive at night. It is the easiest way I know of to do it. I have done it before, and the trip was a breeze. Yeah, I was a little tired, but try to get a...
- When we took our first trip to the family cottage 7 1/2 hours away in Canada our girls were almost 4 and 2 1/2. We had more adults in the car than you did, but most o...
- Drive during his sleep time. Go to bed early the night before so you are rested but then leave at one or two in the morning. He should sleep in his carseat at that ti...
Flying Jet Blue with 1 Yr Old
Asked by G.P. from New York
on July 22, 2009
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We're going on our first vacation with our 1 year old in two weeks. We're flying Jet Blue out of Newark to Ft. Lauderdale. He's going on our lap since we wanted to sav...
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- wow i'm planning almost the same trip in November. We're leaving from Newark to Ft. Lauderdale. My son will be one by than and i'm not sure how he'll handle it. over a...
- I try and fly jst blue when ever possible and have found them to be very nice and friendly to me and my daughter (who is now 2 1/2).
- G., I only travel Jet Blue because of my children. They are great. If the plane isn't too full they will move you and let your put your child in a seat if you wan...
How to Get 14-Month Old to Sleep in the Car
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on July 19, 2009
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My 14-month old will not sleep anywhere but his own crib, and it can really be a problem when we go somewhere that's fairly far from home. If we go to visit relatives...
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- Some babies and children are extremely sensitive to the motion of the car and may have difficulty relaxing in a car seat until they are older. I'd suggest limiting car...
- Hi K. When my daughter and her husband go on long drives,they have mounted a portable DVD player in rear so my grandson can be entertain. This also helps put him to sl...
- Your child is sleeping perfectly - in the crib! Parents need to arrange schedules so the kids can be at home in their cribs for sleeping (not in the car or stroller o...
Questions About What I Can Bring on a Flight
Asked by L.N. from Denver
on July 13, 2009
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It's been awhile since i have flown and we are getting ready to take two small children on a flight to CA on Thursday. I am trying to get bags packed and was wondering...
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- The TSA site that Shawnaiswe noted is good. Click on the left side "Traveling with children". You can bring baby food & formula, drinks, you just have to declare it be...
- When I flew with my young daughter recently, I was able to take all of her 1st and 2nd stage baby foods (plus extras), a pre-made 6 oz bottle, a 32-oz water bottle (I ...
- The easiest thing (and best way to relieve stress about it) will be to contact the airline. They can tell you exactly what the limits are for carry on and for checked ...
Asking for Advise
Asked by D.T. from Modesto
on July 5, 2009
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my to small kids (age 18months and 3years old) and i are flying to germany from california this is the first time my kids have ever been on a plan. Im not sure how the...
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- Hi D. I have a 20mth old daughter and have traveled to Asia twice and have gone a a few domestic flights. We just returned last week frm east coast. At 20mths, she ...
- Greetings D.: When we were in the military and moved from one side of the world to another I would: 1. check with our division and see if anyone from there was going...
- Make sure you take a small, folding stroller for the baby. (and/or piling stuff on it) Also I would highly recommend those harnesses that velcro on the childs chest a...
Looking for Ideas to Keep My 18Mo Happy During a 12-14 Hour Road Trip in July
Asked by B.H. from Fargo
on May 26, 2009
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Hi, My brother is getting married in July and I am looking for any ideas to keep my 18 mo son happy during a 12-14 hour road trip. We have traveled with him by air be...
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- I have not done this before, but my friend has done it several times with her three kids. She goes to sleep when they do they night before to some sleep, then leaves i...
- I have no great ideas. Let me know what you hear, though. I have a trip coming up this fall with our two-year-old.
- Hi B., We also travel several times a year to Indiana, been doing it since my daughter was a few weeks old. Now at ages 6 & 3 we are pros. Even drove all the way to...
Taking 4-Year-old to Sea World
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on May 16, 2009
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We haven't been to Sea World before, not sure what to expect. Just looking for any suggestions, things you wish you would have taken, can you take food and drinks in, ...
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- I have only been one time ever and it was this spring. We loved it! I did take our stroller and was glad that I did-- my girls are 4 & 5.5 years. If for nothing els...
- S., We took my 5 year old last summer for 2 days and thought these were the highlights: -Feeding the dolphins - go early and check feeding times at the entrance....
- I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old, and we go to Sea World all the time as my husband's sister lives in San Antonio. Your 4 year old will absolutlely LOVE Sea World....
Going to Punta Cana,Domenican Republic with a 10 Month Old
Asked by L.G. from Chicago
on April 23, 2009
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My husband and I will be going to Punta Cana this June and bringing our 8 month old who will be 10 months by then. I am in search of the best baby sun block. Any sug...
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- BULL FROG!!!!! they have a spray on for babies/kids. I NEVER use anything else. It is sweat proof,water-proof and lasts 2-3 times longer than any of the others...the b...
- no suggestions on the food, we didn't travel anywhere like that at that age. For sun, I like the banana boat and coppertone baby sunblocks. My DS reacted very ba...
- My husband and I went there 2 years ago...the resort we stayed at gave us a gallon of water each day...we didn't go through it ourselves...just an FYI, though, there i...
