I'm traveling alone with LO this weekend (a 2.5 hour flight). Any packing/traveling tips from BTDT moms? I'm open to any advice/recommendations/warnings/prayers/wine that you might have. I'm planning to check the car seat/stroller and to bring the Ergo to use after security. Not sure if that's a good idea..
LO has been napping on and off all day. This kid is seriously tired.
It's not that bad. Especially with a really little one. I baby wore through the airport and carried a roll on and my diaper bag. The diaper bag had bare essentials and the roll on had spare diapers and clothes for both of us.
The roll on was easy to tote since I wore her and cheaper than checking a 2nd bag.
I was able to wear DD through security (we went through the old metal detectors) I took one bottle of pumped mill to give me flexibility and it was my savior on one leg. If you LO takes a pacifier it is great for their ears especially on descent, if not feeding works well.
Where are you going? And how long will you be gone? And what airline are you traveling?
I traveled for a week and had my parents pick up a pack of diapers and wipes and only carried what I would need for travel.
Oh and I have my packing list I could probably share with you if you want to look at it. I have 1 for on the plane and another for her for a week long trip.
IUD fail. I dunno the exact problem but she couldn't get it in safely. This is a huge problem because my birth control options are limited due to BFing and history of blood clot. Just wonderful.
IUD fail. I dunno the exact problem but she couldn't get it in safely. This is a huge problem because my birth control options are limited due to BFing and history of blood clot. Just wonderful.
Condoms aren't so bad. Could the specific iud have been faulty? Can you try another kind?
I just scheduled a tour of a potential preschool for DD. If she seems to like the facility we are signing her up for September. I feel sick over it! Just stay little!
The plus side is I will be home for a few months when she starts so I can ease her into it with half days and when I eventually go back to work, I can take her in, pick her up and even take her for lunch if I want. I work almost next door.
Post by babycfeb2015 on Apr 23, 2015 20:15:37 GMT -5
Thanks ladies-rug is pottery barn and my DH and dad installed the hardwood! That rug is actually a pain in the butt its wool and shows dirt so easily I have to vaccuum it several times a week
cginge We were planning a trip to Florida so I had gathered a ton of tips, but my family in Florida decided to come up here to visit instead. I was planning on DS being a lap child, but would gate check the car seat if necessary. I wouldn't want to risk it being damaged by checking it with everything else. But here is a copy and paste of what I read from a flight attendant. I thought there were good tips about being able to score a seat...
The safest way for a baby to travel on an airplane is in a carseat. If you can't afford to buy a seat for your baby (which are usually half-price), try to fly at a less-busy time, when there might be empty seats on the airplane. Then try to request your seats early, online if possible. If traveling with a companion, book an aisle and a window seat, leaving the middle seat empty. Single travers are unlikely to choose a middle seat for themselves, so that seat will likely stay empty and you will have a seat in which to put your carseat! Additionally or alternatively, when you check in (early, if possible), tell the agent that you are traveling with a lap child and ask if they have any empty seats they can block off for your baby. They are usually happy to do that for the sake of everyone's comfort and safety. That way you won't have to worry about anyone taking the empty seat next to you, and you can bring your car seat onboard, giving your baby their own safe and comfy place, and you a free lap! If this fails and the flight fills up, you can gate-check your carseat and they will have it waiting for you in the jetway when you arrive. Also remember that carseats always have to be at the WINDOW seat so that they cannot block anyone's rapid egress in an emergency.
Additional FYI- you are not supposed to wear your baby in a carrier during takeoff and landing. The FAA says this could impede your escape, and that it is safer to hand your baby down to someone who has already evacuated, rather than jump out with the baby still attached to you. Counterintuitive, but truly safer. You can just unwrap or unclip the carrier until after takeoff or landing.
Thank you for the tips! The ticket was paid for by family so we just got one seat for us. I will definitely try to check in early and see if that helps. Also good to know about the carrier.
I'm traveling alone with LO this weekend (a 2.5 hour flight). Any packing/traveling tips from BTDT moms? I'm open to any advice/recommendations/warnings/prayers/wine that you might have. I'm planning to check the car seat/stroller and to bring the Ergo to use after security. Not sure if that's a good idea..
LO has been napping on and off all day. This kid is seriously tired.
It's not that bad. Especially with a really little one. I baby wore through the airport and carried a roll on and my diaper bag. The diaper bag had bare essentials and the roll on had spare diapers and clothes for both of us.
The roll on was easy to tote since I wore her and cheaper than checking a 2nd bag.
I was able to wear DD through security (we went through the old metal detectors) I took one bottle of pumped mill to give me flexibility and it was my savior on one leg. If you LO takes a pacifier it is great for their ears especially on descent, if not feeding works well.
Where are you going? And how long will you be gone? And what airline are you traveling?
I traveled for a week and had my parents pick up a pack of diapers and wipes and only carried what I would need for travel.
Thanks for responding! I'm heading back to Ohio for my sister's wedding. We'll be gone for 8 days (hitting up a store when we get there for diapers and wipes). We're flying Delta; I'll have to read up on their policies. I'm really glad to hear about the pacifier helping-- I will absolutely whip my boob out on the plane to keep LO from crying but would like to avoid it if possible. Sometimes Mr. Picky-pants doesn't take a bottle but I will definitely bring a pumped bottle to have handy just in case, thanks!
Did you buy a separate seat for LO? Did you have any issues getting the milk through security? What kind of documentation (if any) did you need to bring to get LO through security (I was thinking copy of birth certificate but didn't know if that was necessary)?
I would love your list if you don't mind messaging it to me!
This is my day in a nutshell. Send so much wine. Oh and the baby didnt sleep all night or today
Anyone want a dog?
My dog did this too a few weeks ago. I have a diaper dekor. I thought I hadn't latched it properly or something but the following day I caught her carefully pushing down the side hatch latch. It now sits unceremoniously on the bathroom counter.
And don't be surprised if your pup poops diaper particles for a few days. Ugh!!! You have my deepest sympathies.
This is my day in a nutshell. Send so much wine. Oh and the baby didnt sleep all night or today
Anyone want a dog?
My dog did this too a few weeks ago. I have a diaper dekor. I thought I hadn't latched it properly or something but the following day I caught her carefully pushing down the side hatch latch. It now sits unceremoniously on the bathroom counter.
And don't be surprised if your pup poops diaper particles for a few days. Ugh!!! You have my deepest sympathies.
I know the mess isn't funny but the image of your dog figuring out how to unlatch the pail made me laugh!
My dog did this too a few weeks ago. I have a diaper dekor. I thought I hadn't latched it properly or something but the following day I caught her carefully pushing down the side hatch latch. It now sits unceremoniously on the bathroom counter.
And don't be surprised if your pup poops diaper particles for a few days. Ugh!!! You have my deepest sympathies.
I know the mess isn't funny but the image of your dog figuring out how to unlatch the pail made me laugh!
Post by babycfeb2015 on Apr 24, 2015 3:58:39 GMT -5
mommadozer yes he did! I have no idea how he got it open my husband claims he doesnt even know how to open it! The dog always goes and sniffs it whenever we are in the nursery so im not surprised this happened but hell. No fun. The one time I forgot to shut the door..
It's not that bad. Especially with a really little one. I baby wore through the airport and carried a roll on and my diaper bag. The diaper bag had bare essentials and the roll on had spare diapers and clothes for both of us.
The roll on was easy to tote since I wore her and cheaper than checking a 2nd bag.
I was able to wear DD through security (we went through the old metal detectors) I took one bottle of pumped mill to give me flexibility and it was my savior on one leg. If you LO takes a pacifier it is great for their ears especially on descent, if not feeding works well.
Where are you going? And how long will you be gone? And what airline are you traveling?
I traveled for a week and had my parents pick up a pack of diapers and wipes and only carried what I would need for travel.
Thanks for responding! I'm heading back to Ohio for my sister's wedding. We'll be gone for 8 days (hitting up a store when we get there for diapers and wipes). We're flying Delta; I'll have to read up on their policies. I'm really glad to hear about the pacifier helping-- I will absolutely whip my boob out on the plane to keep LO from crying but would like to avoid it if possible. Sometimes Mr. Picky-pants doesn't take a bottle but I will definitely bring a pumped bottle to have handy just in case, thanks!
Did you buy a separate seat for LO? Did you have any issues getting the milk through security? What kind of documentation (if any) did you need to bring to get LO through security (I was thinking copy of birth certificate but didn't know if that was necessary)?
I would love your list if you don't mind messaging it to me!
Copying to a new thread.
I flew Delta. I did not need any identification for her but I did take a copy of the birth certificate for her just in case. I think if you are staying within the US the ID is more for age verification and LO is clearly under 2.
On Delta Infant in arms travelers are one of the first to board if you want which was nice since I was slow getting my bag up wearing her etc.
Security was a breeze. It was what I was most worried about since it is different than I was used to. One way they let me keep my shoes on even. I prepared my bags like usual, taking out my bag of liquids etc. Your bottle does not need to be in the bag nor does it have volume restrictions. I showed the tsa agent the bottle (both ways they asked before I got it out anyway) once I was through security they tested the outside of the bottle and then wiped my hands and tested the wipe. Boom done.
I did not take a stroller or car seat through the airport and I was really glad I didn't have it. However I had a car seat meeting me. There is a small part of me that would be terrified my car seat would not be on the plane and I wouldn't have one on the other side. If you are flying direct thay shouldn't be an issue.
I did not buy a seat for LO. Being in their seat is safer, but I did not feel like it was that much different to warrant paying for the seat. Imo (and my H's who designs planes for a living) there is a very very very small chance you will be in a situation that a car seat would make a difference. Unlike cars.
I will posts my packing lists in a bit when I can post from a computer.
mommadozer yes he did! I have no idea how he got it open my husband claims he doesnt even know how to open it! The dog always goes and sniffs it whenever we are in the nursery so im not surprised this happened but hell. No fun. The one time I forgot to shut the door..
Ugh.... Now I gotta keep an eye on the dog. That is the last thing I want to deal with.
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