Talk Me in or Out of Traveling with My 5 Mo

Actually, traveling with a 5 month old is easier than traveling with a one or two year old. :)
If you can book the flight around naptime, that is great.
We always took a bottle with milk so that our son could suck on it during take off and landing (for their ears).

Other than that, you sound like a very seasoned mommy. You know you son best- if he likes to be out and about in the sling, that is awesome since I am assuming you will be walking a lot.

I say "go for it"- but then again, I love to travel (and so does my son).
R.

I hope you go! At this age, the baby will love being held and isn't as active as an older baby. Just be sure to change him right before you get on the plane. (it's kind of a challenge changing a diaper in the plane's bathroom). Plus if the baby gets upset at any point, you can breastfeed. I've never been to NY, but I'm sure you will be fine. Especially since you will have help from your friend. It sounds like you REALLY need/deserve this vacation so take advantage of your husband's offer. HAVE FUN!!!

I say go for it and have fun.

Don't worry what your mom says....you are a mom and you know your children. This could be a great break for you that will do you and your hubby a world of good!!

NY is FUN and exciting. You don't need a car.

We love to travel. You think your mom would be upset.....mine almost had a heart attack when she she realized I was at South Beach by myself a couple summers ago. Last year I flew to San Antonio for a short weekend alone.

There is nothing wrong with what you are doing. Yes, you are a little nervous but you can overcome that. The first trip will be the hardest and I think you will be so glad you went.

Enjoy!

I agree with the others, go for it. I have travelled often with both of my boys, with and without my husband's help, and I agree that it is easier when they are younger than toddlers. You can do this, and you'll have a great time! Start planning, and let us know if you have questions. I haven't been to New York, but I have flown often with infants/young children, and would be happy to help with any questions you may have. Enjoy this opportunity. Good for your husband for encouraging you to do this also!

I went to Michigan last July when ours was 8 months old. She was breastfed and about to start walking, so it was not a nice time. She squirmed the whole time and wouldn't nurse b/c of all the commotion.
I still say go though. If yours isn't a squirmy worm, then you should be fine.
I did bring her sippy cup to suck on during take off and landing and some finger foods to snack on. That helped alot.
If your won't be on a sippy by then, take a bottle or paci for him.

The fact that she nurses should help on the plane. That helps with the ear popping and she would probably sleep the whole time. I took my son on a 8 hour car trip when he was 5 months and he did great. My husband and I still talk about the trip and how much we enjoyed. I dont want you to regret not going. If you go I hope you have fun and that it is a great experience for you.

i say go. i am flying alone with my 4 month old in a couple of weeks. i am leaving my 3yo and 6yo boys at home with my husband and a sitter while he's at work. my little girl is breastfed, so i can't leave her, plus she's just easy. it's WAY harder to travel when they're older. we fly at least twice a year with our crew, sometimes with my husband, sometimes not. have fun!

start planning immediately! This is the BEST time to travel with a baby. Not a lot of junk to bring, your baby likes to be 'worn', you've hit the jackpot!

I traveled with my son A LOT until he hit 2 years and was no longer free on flights. I intentionally kept breastfeeding longer because it's So Freaking Easy on a plane. Much less stressful than worrying about bottles, food, etc.

The only thing I would warn you about is teething. My son cut his 2nd tooth while in DC and that was pretty hard. Be sure to pack pain reliever and baby orajel. Even if you wouldn't normally treat teething pain with those things, this weekend is an exception to the rules, so I would pack it so you aren't scrambling around trying to find it when you get desparate.

Have a great time!!!

i have flown with both of my boys and they have loved it from day one. kids view it as you view it. if you present it as an adventure, they will too. this is a great age for babies to travel. go have an adventure!

I would totally go! Travelling with one infant on a plane should be manageable enough I would think. I've never flown with children but I've driven by myself with my 3, ages 6 and under, for 5 hours to Houston before to see my best friend. I survived, you can too! :) I think you should go, I bet it would work out just fine. Your baby would probably sleep a lot too. What a nice husband you have to encourage you to go!

The company my husband workded for laid people off when my little guy was 3.5 months old, and he ended up consulting in NYC for a month, then we moved to TX after that. I traveled with my son by myself SEVERAL times (CA to NY to TX two times!) and it was really not bad at all. I had him in my carrier (Ergo baby carrier), and took my carseat with me using a go-kidz attachment (turns the car seat into a stroller so you can bring it with you). People are pretty helpful. Have your friend get diapers/food/etc so you don't have to carry much. It's summer time, so you don't need a lot of clothes. Pack light and enjoy! Maybe your friend has some friend that could lend you a stroller for the visit. You can rent them, but that would cost more than buying.

I hardly ever traveled as a young person due to family fear (Not mine). Just pay attention to signs, ask nicely for help, leave extra time, and let your friend know so they can help you - have them meet you if possible so you don't have to worry about that. But super-shuttle is available in all cities, so if you have the budget, they can take you from your airport to your friend's place with little worry. Feel free to contact me if you like. :)