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Hitting the road with little ones this holiday season? Don't fret! Our experts are here with the last-minute advice you've been looking for. Led by Baby Gear Specialist, Natalie Gentile.
Hi! I’m trying to book the best construction of my flights for the kids. It’ll be me and my 4,3,2 and 9 month old traveling. Do I do the 12 hour flight overnight with a shorter 2 hour flight? Break it up 6hrs and 6hrs? 9hrs and 4hrs? Not sure what’s the best break up of the 2 flights.
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I’m travelling with my 13 month old son to Brazil in 3 weeks. That’s a total of 12 hrs flying and I’m just wondering if you have any tips about toys/distractions on the plane? We did this trip before, when he was 5 months old, but he wasn’t mobile then, so it was easy. I’m dreading it now that he can’t sit still for longer than 2 seconds! Plus I’ll be on my own with him, as my husband isn’t coming. Any tips are welcomed!
Thanks in advance,
Cris.
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Natalie G.
First while not a toy, nothing beats snacks! I would advise to bring new snacks that he hasn't tried before and/or a new snack trap and water bottle. These can be surprisingly enticing for little ones! |
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Cristiane Thank you so much for the suggestions- I’ll definitely be buying those. |
Hi! We'll be flying with your 2yo twins and 4yo in Feb - logistically, how do we travel with three carseats??? We won't be installing them on the plane (tried that once with just one kid and it was very challenging!) but will get the CARES harness for the 2yos. However, I don't know exactly how to transport three carseats - two are Cosco so at least they're light! Do we check them at the gate (this seems like the smartest solution but so cumbersome - walking to the plane with 3 kids and 3 carseats!)? Or with our luggage? Do you suggest getting carseat covers so they're not damaged in the process? Thanks!!
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Natalie G.
I would suggest checking your car seats with your luggage to avoid carrying them around the airport. Most airliners will allow you to check for free and it will save you a lot of hassle. |
Tips of nipples are turning black I wash them it goes away for a second and is back
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Natalie G.
Hi Autumn, |
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Autumn I meant the ones on my breasts |
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Natalie G.
In that case, I would recommend you speak to a medical professional. |
My boyfriend family are going to new mexico next Jan. I have a 10 month old baby. They are going to traveling in cars. I still breast feed my baby. My baby will not feed from the bottle i tried everything he just want to feed from my breast. I dont know what do. I wish he will feed from bottle it would make a lot easy to travel in car with out stoping on the road trip.
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Natalie G.
Yes, it can be difficult to travel with a baby who refuses the bottle! I can advise on the best bottles for breastfeeding moms which I have posted below. Perhaps he will prefer one of these bottles if there is one on the list you haven't already tried. |
We are currently abroad with our 7 month old son and while he sleeps 12 hour nights at home, he is waking once or twice a night here (7 hour time difference) and I am wondering what’s going on? Is it jet lag? Has he regressed from his sleep training? How should I be dealing with the new night wakings? We have been here 3 nights and it has happened each night.
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Natalie G.
There could be several reasons your little one isn't sleeping well abroad. From jet lag to being in a strange place and sleeping in a different bed, these could all be affecting his sleep. I would advise speaking to a sleep consultant in an upcoming Q&A for the best advice on dealing with night wakings and getting him back on his normal sleep schedule! |
Hi. In about 2 days I will have to take a 3 hour flight wth my 3.5 year old and my 8.5 months old. I am a bit concerned as we will have bags and all the winter attire is not making traveling any easier. Any tips on how I should be handling the situation? Thanks
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Natalie G.
Hi Cristina, |