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Living Outside the US
Asked by K.J. from Provo
on April 22, 2008
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My husband and I have both always had a severe case of the travel bug. We have talked extensively about wanting to live somewhere outside of the United States for a fe...
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- When my children were 6 months and 2 years old my husband and I decided that we wanted to live outside the US. He got a job in Belgium and off we went. We lived ther...
- I have friends that just moved to Japan due to her husbands work. They love it there. It is very much a pro education place and lot's of things to do. Also my neig...
- We're moving permanently to Italy the end of next year and can't wait! We've been over there a few times and it's great. The best part of living in Europe is that yo...
Traveling with a 3 Year Old
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on December 10, 2006
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hello, moms
Just wanted to know if anyone has suggestions on traveling to Las vegas or Jamaica with my 3 yo very independent daughter. I would love to take her with ...
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- Hi L., My in-laws live in Las Vegas, and they've mentioned that Circus Circus is a pretty kid friendly hotel. We don't have any personal experiences with staying th...
- I have traveled extensively with both my kids (now ages "almost 4" and 2). For a 3-year-old, I don't bring a car seat. The regular seat belt works fine for my guy. ...
- Bring a book...or two. Check with the airlines to see what you are allowed on the plane. Usually the attendant will treat children special. Ask if they have any wing...
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 tips on the best way to deal with flying with a toddler.
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- It depends on how old your little toddler is. Here are a few things I have heard of and tried: make a necklace out of cheerios and wear it around your neck for a f...
- Hi L., Our 23 month old son has done this 6 times already. We always try to schedule a flight where at least part of the flight time is when he is napping. This is ...
- Make sure you have something she can chew on or suck on during landing. Pacifiers, bottles, lollipops; I frequently had a baggie of cut up grapes in the diaper bag fo...
Tips for Air Travel with 13 Month Old
Asked by R.L. from Fargo
on January 10, 2009
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My husband and I are taking our 13 month old daughter on a trip to Palm Springs in a month. She hasn't been on an airplane since she was 3 months, and that was an easy...
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- Honestly, this was probably the hardest time of air travel for us, too. We found it was helpful to keep our son awake for as much as possible--the trip to the airport,...
- Hi R., My daughter and I have flown several times a month starting at birth. She is now 23 months. Here are some tricks and recommendations from our doctor. If she ...
- I have travelled frequently with my son on airplanes since he was born. Several sheets of stickers work well...even if they are a younger child, they love putting sti...
Seeking Advice for Flying with an Infant
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
My husband, 13mo old daughter, and I will be taking a trip on a plane. We bought her own ticket, so she'll sit in her car seat and be more comfortable duri...
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- liquid restrictions don't apply to baby bottle or baby juice. you won't need an id for domestic flight.
- We flew to florida when our twins were 14 months old.They were already drinking whole milk and you can't bring it through(we were told ahead of time).After we passed t...
- I have flown about a million times (that may be a slight exaggeration...) with my kids, and my advice is this: Yes, you can have milk, juice, formula, etc, for a baby...
Long Flight W/ a Toddler (23 Months Old)
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on March 6, 2008
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I'm almost ready for our flight but because I'm traveling without my husband I'm a little concern on how my daughter is going to be on the airplane, I'm scare!! It's a...
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- If it's not too late, try to book an evening flight. Your daughter is more likely to sleep a long stretch of your 14 hour flight. It sounds like you have the activitie...
- Wow, 14 hours is a long time! Better to be flying that in the car though. * Will she have her own seat? If so travel with the car seat, she is more apt to sleep on t...
- Get a few new toys for her (coloring book, little doll etc.) Wrap them up and let her pick one when she starts to get restless. It worked for us. Good luck!
Need Ideas to Keep My 16 Month Old Busy on Flight!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on May 3, 2007
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Do any of you Mommy's have any great ideas on how to keep my 16 month old, "busy body" toddler busy on a flight tomorrow for 3 hours?? She loves her Baby Einstein DVD'...
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- DVD is good, but also think of other things when she gets bored with that. a bag of random things, toys, books, things to keep her hands and mind busy. Or she could ...
- If you have a portable DVD player and can take that and those Baby Einstein videos with you, you'll be golden!! Even if she won't use the headphones, just keep the vol...
- I just flew with my daughter a couple months ago when she was 16 months old. Like most everyone has suggested I packed lots of snacks. I had raisins, fruit snacks, t...
Traveling W/ Toddler
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on March 12, 2008
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So I am going to be traveling alone with my two year old to california in April. I want to be a little prepared and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on ho...
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- Hi E., A portable DVD player may be a good idea with his favorite movie. That may help for an hour or so M.
- Travel DVD player, Crayola Color Wonder, Snacks, favorite toys and books. Get him his own bag to carry with his entertainment. Ask your doc. When my girls flew the ...
- Hi, 1. Portable DVD player & favorite DVDs (you can get one within $200 and use it in the car too) 2. Melatonin (pills) you crush it and add to the milk before fligh...
Traveling to Mexico, Carseat Question
Asked by J.L. from Houston
on April 25, 2008
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We are going to a resort outside of cancun in july. We are wondering what we need to do as far as the carseat traveling too and from the airport? Has anyone traveled...
