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I've never traveled so far with my daughter. We are going to rent a van. Do we need a car seat? We will be hiking. Are there all-terrain strollers? Anyone who has experience vacationing with a baby please give me some advice. This is going to be a very, outdoors-nature, trip.
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I agree with Starlight, especially about the carseat. There are probably no laws regarding using one, but you definitely want to take one with you. Accidents occur anywhere ;)
The reason you will probably want a backpack carrier is that it will be so much easier than taking a stroller everywhere, particularly if you plan on doing alot of hiking - the stroller will be a huge burden and probably useless. Even in town/city, the sidewalks will not be even like here in the US - they will most likely be uneven and bumpy, plus the streets may be very crowded if you're in a populated area. There are a few styles of backpack carriers that have wheels on the bottom and convert to a lightweight type of stroller. I still think this may be an issue in Brazil b/c of pavement, etc.
I personally would suggest getting an Ergo Carrier. It is soft so you can fold it up and stuff it in a tote bag, unlike the backpack carrier. We used one for our son - you can have your child on your back or in front of you.
Good luck and enjoy your trip!
I agree with Starlight, especially about the carseat. There are probably no laws regarding using one, but you definitely want to take one with you. Accidents occur anywhere ;)
The reason you will probably want a backpack carrier is that it will be so much easier than taking a stroller everywhere, particularly if you plan on doing alot of hiking - the stroller will be a huge burden and probably useless. Even in town/city, the sidewalks will not be even like here in the US - they will most likely be uneven and bumpy, plus the streets may be very crowded if you're in a populated area. There are a few styles of backpack carriers that have wheels on the bottom and convert to a lightweight type of stroller. I still think this may be an issue in Brazil b/c of pavement, etc.
I personally would suggest getting an Ergo Carrier. It is soft so you can fold it up and stuff it in a tote bag, unlike the backpack carrier. We used one for our son - you can have your child on your back or in front of you.
Good luck and enjoy your trip!
questions about traveling by place with 8 week old baby?
Brooke's M
I have a few questions about traveling on a plane with a 8 week old baby...here they are...your advice and answers will help alot cuz i myself have never been on a plane
1. do i take the baby on the plane in her carseat?
2. how many bags will i be allowed for carry on and how many non carry on?
3. what are some things related to baby that i wouldnt be able to take?
(as of right now i plan to take clothes, diapers, wipes, cans of formula and her diaper cream and lotion and things like that)
4. can i take a baby seater on a plane cuz where i am going is georgia and i will be there for 5 days and i would need a seater there?
5. what about my and my daughters ears popping?
i heard she should have a pacifier to help but what if she wont take it cuz sometimes now she wont even take it
6. are there any of my items i wouldnt be able to bring?
i plan to bring just clothes and personal items
7. is there anything else you guys can think of to tell me anything that i should know
Answer
My son and I flew for the first time at 8 weeks. He's three now, and we've done quite a bit of traveling, but that first one was TOUGH.
Think of your trip in three phases: 1) Getting through check-in; 2) Getting through security; 3) The flight itself.
I've found that my best bet is to take one large bag and check it, plus one carry-on and my child's stroller. If you buy your child a seat, she has her own luggage allowance - but how can one person get two suitcases, four carry-ons and a baby through the airport, LOL?
Again, the carseat question depends on whether you've bought a seat for your child. A lapbaby has no right to her carseat; a child with a ticket does.
Assuming she's a lapbaby and her car seat is part of the stroller, then simply take it with you to the plane and gate-check it. (More on that later.) If not, I'd check it through as luggage. There are safety considerations, and your daughter *would* be safer in her car seat in the event of turbulence or an emergency landing. But I don't have enough arms to get all that gear through the airport - and I'm VERY certain that my child is at greater risk if I don't have my hands free in a crowded place. You might even need to buy a carrier - I have a tote bag with wheels and backpack straps. Awkward, but at least I can get it to the airline desk. Mine was about $20 at Babies'R'Us.
Part One: Getting Checked In
If at all possible, get a taxi or friend to drive you to the airport. Navigating long-term parking - especially if you have to take a shuttle - with a small child and all that luggage - is a nightmare. If you have no choice, you might consider wearing your baby in a baby carrier. I've always managed to get a ride or simply pay a premium to park closer.
At the check-in counter, you *may* be asked to show your child's birth certificate. I always keep my son's bc with my driver's license.
If you're checking a bag, remember that it can't weigh more than 50 pounds. I pack VERY light and assume I can find a laundromat if I need to on arrival. I also try to buy essentials like diapers and formula once we land. (I've had formula canisters explode in my luggage, coating everything with a fine sheen of white powder. Pretty.) You can get a rough idea of whether or not you're at the limit by using a bathroom scale.
Part Two: Security
For me, this is hands-down the toughest part. You need to de-shoe and yes, de-shoe your infant. (Even Robeez.) While they've eased the restrictions on breast milk/formula, you still have to tell TSA that you have them and have them out of your carry-on for inspection.
Speaking of that carry-on. Keep it light - what you'll need for the flight plus a delay of a few hours - extra diapers, two changes of clothes for baby, one for you. (My kid once puked on me right before I checked my luggage - thank God I had time to fish out an extra tee!) You might bring granola bars or other snacks for yourself, because it's tough to eat in-flight.
You'll need to take your kid out of her stroller/car seat carrier and yes, even out of a sling/soft carrier for the inspection. Some airports are better about this, but many still ask you to do the impossible. If another traveler steps forward and offers to help, take it! Many of us are missing our own children at home, or remembering how tough it is to fly with a baby!
You may need to buy bottled water, etc. *after* you've gone through security. While prices are outrageous, you can't carry them through security. If money is tight, bring an (empty) bottle to refill for yourself, and plan to fill your kiddo's bottles at the water fountains once you're through security.
You *can* take personal liquids - diaper creme, etc. - but they have to conform to the 3-1-1 rule. (See below.) Note that this means that the CONTAINER has to be smaller than 3 ounces. While some screeners let you slip by, many don't. So if your kiddo needs diaper creme every change, buy a travel size tube. Ditto for lotion. Otherwise, I always check all of those things. If you're nervous about having the right bag, Ziploc sells ones specifically labeled for flying; they're usually cheap and can be found with the travel-sized items in the drug stores.
Part Three: The Flight
First, most airlines allow you to pre-board with small children.
Assuming you have a stroller, they'll either offer you a gate check in the waiting area, or you can simply ask for one when you board. You wheel your stroller to the end of the jetway, fold and park it by the door. (Flight attendants will be right there - you can ask if you're nervous, but normally you're not alone.) It's a good idea to stick a luggage tag on your stroller, too - just in case. (When you de-plane, they'll bring the stroller back up to the jetway.)
If you've bought a seat for your child, you can take her carseat on with you and strap it in place. If you have not, you'll probably need to leave your carseat with the stroller. But it never hurts to ask.
The last part is the easiest - the flight itself. Take a paci - odds are that she'll suck as a reflex when she feels the popping during your ascent/descent. You can also plan to feed her at those times.
If she cries, take a deep breath and do your best to calm her. But honestly? Don't sweat it. Some people will glare. But MOST of your fellow travelers have kids or remember having kids - and hey, they have souls, too. Just keep your chin up and do your best.
BTW, best day of my life? Taking my frequent flier, kid-free sister on a cross-country flight with my 2 y.o. After we got off the plane, she said she had NO IDEA how hard it was and vowed to stop glaring at rowdy toddlers from now on and be more helpful instead. ;)
After that, bon voyage!
My son and I flew for the first time at 8 weeks. He's three now, and we've done quite a bit of traveling, but that first one was TOUGH.
Think of your trip in three phases: 1) Getting through check-in; 2) Getting through security; 3) The flight itself.
I've found that my best bet is to take one large bag and check it, plus one carry-on and my child's stroller. If you buy your child a seat, she has her own luggage allowance - but how can one person get two suitcases, four carry-ons and a baby through the airport, LOL?
Again, the carseat question depends on whether you've bought a seat for your child. A lapbaby has no right to her carseat; a child with a ticket does.
Assuming she's a lapbaby and her car seat is part of the stroller, then simply take it with you to the plane and gate-check it. (More on that later.) If not, I'd check it through as luggage. There are safety considerations, and your daughter *would* be safer in her car seat in the event of turbulence or an emergency landing. But I don't have enough arms to get all that gear through the airport - and I'm VERY certain that my child is at greater risk if I don't have my hands free in a crowded place. You might even need to buy a carrier - I have a tote bag with wheels and backpack straps. Awkward, but at least I can get it to the airline desk. Mine was about $20 at Babies'R'Us.
Part One: Getting Checked In
If at all possible, get a taxi or friend to drive you to the airport. Navigating long-term parking - especially if you have to take a shuttle - with a small child and all that luggage - is a nightmare. If you have no choice, you might consider wearing your baby in a baby carrier. I've always managed to get a ride or simply pay a premium to park closer.
At the check-in counter, you *may* be asked to show your child's birth certificate. I always keep my son's bc with my driver's license.
If you're checking a bag, remember that it can't weigh more than 50 pounds. I pack VERY light and assume I can find a laundromat if I need to on arrival. I also try to buy essentials like diapers and formula once we land. (I've had formula canisters explode in my luggage, coating everything with a fine sheen of white powder. Pretty.) You can get a rough idea of whether or not you're at the limit by using a bathroom scale.
Part Two: Security
For me, this is hands-down the toughest part. You need to de-shoe and yes, de-shoe your infant. (Even Robeez.) While they've eased the restrictions on breast milk/formula, you still have to tell TSA that you have them and have them out of your carry-on for inspection.
Speaking of that carry-on. Keep it light - what you'll need for the flight plus a delay of a few hours - extra diapers, two changes of clothes for baby, one for you. (My kid once puked on me right before I checked my luggage - thank God I had time to fish out an extra tee!) You might bring granola bars or other snacks for yourself, because it's tough to eat in-flight.
You'll need to take your kid out of her stroller/car seat carrier and yes, even out of a sling/soft carrier for the inspection. Some airports are better about this, but many still ask you to do the impossible. If another traveler steps forward and offers to help, take it! Many of us are missing our own children at home, or remembering how tough it is to fly with a baby!
You may need to buy bottled water, etc. *after* you've gone through security. While prices are outrageous, you can't carry them through security. If money is tight, bring an (empty) bottle to refill for yourself, and plan to fill your kiddo's bottles at the water fountains once you're through security.
You *can* take personal liquids - diaper creme, etc. - but they have to conform to the 3-1-1 rule. (See below.) Note that this means that the CONTAINER has to be smaller than 3 ounces. While some screeners let you slip by, many don't. So if your kiddo needs diaper creme every change, buy a travel size tube. Ditto for lotion. Otherwise, I always check all of those things. If you're nervous about having the right bag, Ziploc sells ones specifically labeled for flying; they're usually cheap and can be found with the travel-sized items in the drug stores.
Part Three: The Flight
First, most airlines allow you to pre-board with small children.
Assuming you have a stroller, they'll either offer you a gate check in the waiting area, or you can simply ask for one when you board. You wheel your stroller to the end of the jetway, fold and park it by the door. (Flight attendants will be right there - you can ask if you're nervous, but normally you're not alone.) It's a good idea to stick a luggage tag on your stroller, too - just in case. (When you de-plane, they'll bring the stroller back up to the jetway.)
If you've bought a seat for your child, you can take her carseat on with you and strap it in place. If you have not, you'll probably need to leave your carseat with the stroller. But it never hurts to ask.
The last part is the easiest - the flight itself. Take a paci - odds are that she'll suck as a reflex when she feels the popping during your ascent/descent. You can also plan to feed her at those times.
If she cries, take a deep breath and do your best to calm her. But honestly? Don't sweat it. Some people will glare. But MOST of your fellow travelers have kids or remember having kids - and hey, they have souls, too. Just keep your chin up and do your best.
BTW, best day of my life? Taking my frequent flier, kid-free sister on a cross-country flight with my 2 y.o. After we got off the plane, she said she had NO IDEA how hard it was and vowed to stop glaring at rowdy toddlers from now on and be more helpful instead. ;)
After that, bon voyage!
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