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Flying to Detroit W/ 10 Mth Old
Asked by H.R. from Seattle
on June 7, 2008
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Come November, DH and I, along with our DD, will be flying to Detroit for Thanksgiving. Being a first time parents, we have the slightest clue how to go about prepping...
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- Hi H., I've flown nearly 10 times with my now 16-month-old and it's all gone pretty well. Sometimes I go it alone and sometimes I go with my husband. In any case, we...
- Just flew to Hawaii with an 18 month old, so it is pretty fresh in my mind. If you can afford to get the extra seat, do it. It gives you extra room and you don't hav...
- I would try and pump ahead and pack your pump, as planes are cramped and not very private! Pack bunches of finger foods, toys, drinks and the normal diaper bag stuff. ...
When Can He Face Forward?
Asked by T.B. from Appleton
on February 8, 2009
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I was wondering at what age can I have my son in a forward facing car seat? He is 6 months old and we are driving to Florida in the beginning of March. I was also want...
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- For his own safety you cannot change him to forward facing until he is a year old and 20 pounds or more. This is due to the fact that their necks are not strong enoug...
- If you are going to FL, I would definitely consider flying. You would only have to buy one seat for you and him. But if driving is the only option, you sound like yo...
- Hi T. You can turn them forward facing at a year AND 20 pounds. they have to be both. They are still recommending you rear face for as long as possiable. you have a...
Need Advice on International Travel with a 10 Month Old Baby
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on May 3, 2009
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Hello,
My husband and I are traveling to Ireland next weekend with our 10 month old baby, and I am nervous about the flight, the jet lag, and just bringing a baby to ...
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- Hi A., We actually just flew to Germany for the weekend a couple of weeks ago with our then 8 month old daughter and I am getting ready to fly to Australia with her n...
- only 4 days... honestly that hardly seems worth it to adjust him to the time change at all. I took my 10 month old to Germany with me last summer, so here is my advise...
- Not sleeping through the night may actually make it easier for him to adjust. We always found that with our kids, although we never went more than 4 time zones away. ...
Plane Trip with 7 Month Old. Got Any Travel (Toy) Tips for Me?
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2009
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I am taking a plane trip with my 7 month old in 2 weeks and am looking for any tips or tricks that have worked for other moms to keep their little ones entertained on ...
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- My son loves pop-up and flap books so I brought three small ones we have and we kept reading those over and over and that helped on flights we've been on. And you can...
- My daughter loved playing with tape at that age -- I would stick short pieces to her fingers and she would be fascinated with how it kept sticking to her (I'd remove i...
- Travel with family, that always helps!
12 Hour Road Trip with Active 10 Month Old and Dog
Asked by R.A. from Seattle
on November 21, 2008
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We are going to be driving to California over the holidays. This is the first time that we will be in the car longer than an hour. Does anyone have any tips in keeping...
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- We drove from Seattle to Ashland when our son was 9 months - an 8-hour drive that took 13 hours (*sigh*). Try stopping at a big chain hotel instead of highway rest ar...
- That's really hard to do. I'd wait till he was older myself or I would fly if I were you! Anyway, you will need to make frequent stops. Try to make sure you have a D...
- Any chance you can drive at night? Sounds miserable for you and your partner, but it may help to keep everyone sane. This is what we have done with my daughter up ...
What Do I Bring to Maui for My 8-Month-old Baby?
Asked by D.L. from Portland
on January 21, 2009
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I've not flown with my baby before, and we're going to Maui in a few weeks. My baby boy will be 8 months old by the time. I have a nice umbrella stroller, and we're br...
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- Hi, D.-- Not sure where you will be staying, but we went to Maui to visit friends when my daughter was about 1 1/2 and very mobile. I took some duct tape to cover up ...
- I have used Akamai Mothers and would suggest getting in touch with them, it was so easy and it was really nice to have a real crib for our son (he was 6 months) - we a...
- My cousin went to Maui and said there is a fabulous service where you pay about $100 and they come to your condo/hotel room and set up a crib, highchair, leave a strol...
3 Month Year Old Flying
Asked by K.A. from Knoxville
on April 19, 2008
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Hello Ladies! I am flying with a 3 month year old next weekend w/ layovers. Phewww, a little nervous. I am wondering if anyone has any advice?! I am worried about ...
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- all of the advice you've received about nursing/bottle feeding on take off and landing is right on the money - I'd also suggest bringing a blanket that you can lay on ...
- Hello. Yes I know what you mean. 3 years ago I had to fly with my 1 yr. old and worried about the same things. I found that if you feed them at those times, then the e...
- Relax, flying is easy. If your nursing, nurse on take-off and landing. If she is sleeping let her sleep through it. If your bottle feeding then give the bottle. Ta...
Vacation with 3 Month Old
Asked by J.D. from Des Moines
on March 24, 2008
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In May we are flying to Phoenix with our youngest daughter for a work conference. She will be 3 months old at the time but we will have some free time to see the city...
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- We travelled to Phoenix when our boy was 3 months old. We had a stoller that had a car seat that clicked into it. At the airport we checked the car seat and stoller ...
- If you can afford it buy a cheap one when you are in town than donate it before you leave.
- if you rent a car, you can pay extra for a car seat. taxis can be expensive, so see if it is worth it to rent a car for a couple of days (maybe for the days you reall...
"Seeking Advice on How to Keep Nursing Your Baby After a Long Trip Apart."
Asked by S.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2008
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I need some advice. I have a 7 month old boy who I have been nursing since he was born. I plan on nursing him until 11 months or a year. Well I have a bit of a prob...
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- We travelled extensively with both our kids at very young ages. Both always did well. Our second one refused a bottle at all, so we were always stuck with him. If y...
- Hi S., First of all I really don't think you should feel the least bit guilty about wanting to take a trip without your baby. Really! You are human, being a mom i...
- My 2 cents is to take the trip with your husband (just the two of you) and enjoy every minute. Your children will do great while you are gone and if the worst happens...
Advice on Flying with a Newborn
Asked by N. from Dallas
on May 11, 2006
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My 3 week old son and I are headed to visit my family for the first time. We have a direct flight (to make it easier). Are there any tips from you moms regarding t...
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- At 3 weeks old, you are lucky. It's really not that bad. My son flew several times before 6 months old and these are actually the best. I have a few suggestions for...
- This is what worked for me. #1. You can gate check your stroller, that means that you can walk it ALL the way down to the door of the plane, then they will take it an...
- I have traveled with my daughter so many times, and each time I learn something new. First I don't pack enough diapers for the whole time I am there. I only pack enoug...
