Jogging stroller versus travel system – pros and cons, & what about hiking?

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Woodland H

Iâm thinking of getting a jogging stroller to use on our local hiking trails here. Has anyone ever hiked on trails using a jogging stroller? Or is it just meant for dirt roads & that type of terrain? What is it like hiking? Oh also, do jogging strollers come w/ the infant car seat? Does the basket underneath have ample storage compared to a travel system stroller?

What else are the pros & cons of jogger vs travel system? TIA!

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Our Jogging Stroller turns by lifting the front wheel, which is a hassle to use for strolling around town, so we've got a variety of different types of strollers. I've used the jogging stroller on trails and mostly mulit-use paths (paved and dirts paths for biking and walking), never used it for hiking back country and while it's easier to push, I would think it would be unstable for hiking purposes (if the trails are bumpy and have obstacles).

The jogging stroller really isn't great for babies that aren't sitting up yet, it doesn't come with a special infant seat and we much preferred a standard stroller when our little guy was an infant (he could recline and sleep, plus the shade bonnet was bigger to protect him from the sun.

We opted not to get a Travel System, and it's worked out great. We've never had a problem with getting the baby in and out of the carseat to the stroller, and it's less gear to carry around. Car seats are in the cars permanently and we only used our infant seat carseat in shopping carts for a few months.

All in all, the jogging stroller is not getting used much at all, I prefer using the Kolcraft Contours stroller for our little guy. I suggest you visit some stores and see the different types personally, then shop on line to maybe save some money.

Hope this helps!
Best Wishes!

Graco Travel System vs Snugride stroller frame?

Stephie

I am a First time mom and can't decide if I need a travel stroller system or if I just need the snap and go style system with infant car seat? Help!!!!!! Do I need both?

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Don't get both!

You should get the snap n go style travel system until you decide what kind of stroller you want once your baby is a little bit older. You'll discover more what sort of lifestyle you will have with your baby, because, as you know, it will change in ways you cannot imagine. Then you'll have a better idea of what you want.

Do you exercise a lot? Then an all terrain or jogger stroller would be best for you, if you don't mind a bit of bulk.

Run errands and want something lightweight? Then an umbrella or lightweight stroller is best and there are LOTS of excellent choices.

Have a bigger budget and want something really nice? Oh my gosh, your options are huge. Start with the convertible strollers where you can have baby face you or face the world in a reversible seat.

I'm just saying that you have many more choices besides Graco, although this brand is very nice. I like their new Trekko all terrain stroller, and the new UrbanLite or FastFold are getting rave reviews.

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Are pregnant Mainland Chinese allowed to come to Taiwan now to have their babies?

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We left an

I see what has been happening in Hong Kong.
http://www.hkdigit.net/2011/10/hk-march-against-mainland-chinese-pregnant-mothers/

With the expansion of travel from Mainland China to Taiwan granted by the KMT, how long will it be before a lot of mothers-to-be start planting their PRC children in Taiwan?
http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2011/05/06/chinas-wealth-drain/#axzz1lfWNzC00
In the past decade the number of babies born to mainland women who are not married to Hong Kongers jumped from 620 in 2001 to 32,563 last year.
"Honey, I'm going into labor. Get me on a plane to Taipei, NOW!"
(We can talk about how "all Taiwanese became Chinese" at a later date... OK?)

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I am no immigration law expert, but from what I know, the short answer is yes.

The situation in Hong Kong is that pregnant Chinese women are going to Hong Kong to have children, leading to locals to stage a protest, arguing that public health resources are directed toward non-local people. As a result, public hospitals are crowded out, forcing Hong Kong women to seek higher priced medical service at private hospitals. While the number of pregnant women in mainland China traveling to Hong Kong have increased, it is thought that most of them are wealthy enough to buy their way into Hong Kong, the financial barrier is still great for most mainland Chinese.

From the public health perspective, Taiwan is already facing this kind of pressure, because Taiwanese doctors have all but fled the more traditional roles (pediatrics, surgical units, internal medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology), more and more doctors are seeking to practice in cosmetic surgery, which is much more lucrative in terms of effort and income ratio. If pregnant mainland Chinese come to Taiwan to have their babies, it is bound to have some impact on Taiwan's medical resources.

I know you are concerned about the issue of immigration, more so than the problems with Taiwan's public health. So here is my opinion.

There's a gradual increase of Taiwanese marrying mainland Chinese, and vice versa, happening in recent years, the government have set up tight control over who gets to enter Taiwan from mainland China. However, it does not seem there are tight rules over pregnant women seeking to have their babies in Taiwan. The same issue with having babies elsewhere, in Hong Kong or Taiwan, is the financial barrier. Taiwan's universal health care does not cover foreign individuals, therefore patients are required to pay at the full cost, which is quite a heavy sum.

Now if the situation is that PRC parents coming to Taiwan to have children, the current rule is that you still have to apply for legal status, which may or may not be approved. If one of the parents is a Taiwanese national, then you have a greater chance of being approved, providing that you have proof of parental DNA relationship. Both situations above require many paperwork, and is not easily fulfilled. To be honest, I think most mainland Chinese prefer to immigrate to the US, given that they can afford it. By the way, Hong Kong people also have a greater chance of being accepted to Taiwan.

In my opinion, Taiwan can probably take advantage of mainland Chinese immigrating to Taiwan. First of all, communist China will probably hesitate to raise a war with Taiwan, because it will cause casualties on their side. This might ease the tension across the straits. Secondly, to a raise a child in Taiwan is no small feat, Taiwan can harvest a lot of taxes off those rich mainland Chinese parents. Lastly, immigrating to Taiwan is very complicated, though I cannot definitively tell you there are no loopholes, I will tell you that once a mainland Chinese baby go Taiwanese, there's no turning back, because our system plainly works better.

Where and how to complaint CEBU PACIFIC AIR in the Phils? We bought the Ticket in Hk.?

Tin

Last Aug 16, 2007 when they lost and found my husband's luggage going t Manila from Hong Kong.We planned this trip after I gave birth of our first and long- awaited baby. we wil celebrate his 1st birthday in Manila with our Filipino friends and will baptized him in Catholic too. BUt Cebu Pacific lost the bggage of my husband. After 3 days, when we'll going back to Hk (where we reside), we found his luggage in the warehouse without any sticker. The damage and inconvenience they caused us cannot be computed. NOBODY out of the 10 tel nos and 10 people we ar edealing with, can even tell us, what we will do. . the shmae it brought us I cant tell. My complaint right now, we bought some clothes for replacement, but they dont want to pay it back, coz I only have the credit card receipts.I got no receipt because nobody fr Cebu Pacific told me what to do they dont even entertain us. Hk office said,we have to claim from Mnaila office, bcos the mistake was done by them.

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That is such a shame. They should have tagged your luggage. You trusted them with it and agreed to their terms. They should pay. If talking to them does not work, file a lawsuit. Airlines are already having enough problems, so if you threaten them with a lawsuit they might give in. Also report them to the BBB (Better Business Bureau). They investigate these things and let the public know. I found some contact information just in case you hadn't tried this already. Congratulations on the baby and sorry for what you had to go through.

http://www.cebupacificair.com/help/contact.html

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We'd love to hear from you! To make a booking via phone or for feedback, questions and suggestions, please contact Cebu Pacific through the following:

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Manila Office:
Tel: +63-2-70-20-888


Cebu Office:
Tel: +63-32-230-8888

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Manila Office:
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Tel: +63-2-638-1746
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International Offices
In Korea:
Global Air System Co. Ltd.
Rm 902 Kwang Hwa Mun Bldg
211 Sejongno, Chongno-Ku, Seou,l Korea 110-822
Tel: +822-370-8533 or 36
Fax: +822-3708-8570



In Hong Kong:
Unit 407 Mirror Tower
61 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (+852)-2722-1499, (+852)-2722-0609
Fax:



In Singapore:

Metro Tours Singapore PTE LTD
11 Cavenagh Road
#01-06/07 Holiday Inn Park View, Singapore 229616
Tel. 65-6735-7155
Fax No.: 65-6735-7592

Pen Travel and Tours Singapore PTE LTD
304 Orchard Road,
#03-75 Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Tel. 65-6737-9231 / 65-6735-1600 to 02
Fax No.: 65-6735-1604

Worldwide Aviation Sales PTE LTD
100 Tras St.
109-01 Amara Corporate Tower, Singapore 079027
Tel. 65-6220-5966
Fax No.: 65-6220-3173



In Kuala Lumpur:

Skyzone Tours & Travel SDN BHD
Lot 3.05-08, 3rd Floor, Shaw Parade,
Changkat Thambi Dollah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel No.: 603-2141-8588
Fax No.: 603-2148-4198

Bestour & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd
Lot 3.10 3rd Flr. Wisma Cosway,
Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel No.: 603-2142-1741
Fax No.: 603-2143-2048

Golden Deluxe Travel Service Agency Sd. Bhd.
10-1 Jalan Khoo Teik Ee,
Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel No.: 603-2144-9888 / 6888
Fax No.: 603-2142-8631 / 603-2144-4245



In Bangkok:

Thai Sky NTT Tours Co., Ltd.
1362 Suthisarnvinijchai Rd.,
Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel No.: 662-693-7888 / 6550
Fax No.: 662-693-7575

Nancy Aviation Co. Ltd.
322/8 Surawongse Watthanakarn Bldg. (Gems & Jewelry Towers)
Grd Flr. Surawongse Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel No.: 662-266-4751 to 3 / 662-267-1230 to 4
Fax No.: 662-238-4521 to 2



In Jakarta:

Pt. Andalan Usaha Cemerlang
Jl. Petogogan 1 No.33 - Kebayoran Baru,
Jakarta Selatan 12120, Indonesia
Tel No.: 6221-7279-0111
Fax No.: 6221-7279-0222

Iwata Tours & Travel
Jl. Sultan Agung No. 58 D,
Jakarta 12970 Indonesia
Tel No.: 6221-8370-0245 / 49
Fax No.: 6221-8370-0252



In Taipei:

Aviation Travel Services Co. Ltd. (GSA for 5J)
8F-1 NO.146, Sung Chiang Rd.,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-2563-3331 / 886-2-2567 8955
Fax No.: 886-2-2541-8892



In Shanghai:

Shanghai China International Travel Service Ltd.
CITS Building, NO.1277 Beijing Road(W),
Shanghai, China 200040
Tel: 86-21-51572336 / 86-21-62899997
Fax No.: 86-21-62892511

Shanghai Citic International Travel Co. Ltd.
Rm 1609, 1018, Xikang Road,
Shanghai, China 200060
Tel: 86-21-51780659 / 86-21-51780606
Fax No.: 86-21-32270623

Shanghai Junli Air Service Co., Ltd.
Rm.503 NO.8 Lane 394 Yan An Xi Road
Shanghai, China 200040
Tel: 86-21-62488287
Fax No.: 86-21-62481731

Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Co. Ltd.
2/F, 1558 Ding Xi Road
Shainghai, China 200050
Tel: 86-21-62401497 / 86-21-62101454
Fax No.: 86-21-62523734



In Xiamen:

Xiamen Far-Step Business & Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.
1F Huihao Plaza, No.43 Meihu Road,
Siming District, 361004, Xiamen Fujian China
Tel: 86-592-2235858
Fax No.: 86-592-2650516

Xiamen International Airport Group
West Side Terminal GaoQi, Xiamen China 361006
Tel: 86-592-5738816
Fax No.: 86-592-8967718

Xiamen Runxin Company Limited
Unit 1211-1213 Menren Kong Tower
Xiaher Road, Xiamen, China
Tel: 86-592-3993922-27
Fax No.: 86-592-2071948



In Guangzhou:

G.Z. Meiya Air Service & Tour Co. Ltd.
RM 1809 Main Tower, G.D. International Hotel
339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Guangzhou, China 510098
Tel: 86-20-22372818
Fax No.: 86-20-22373109

Hong Thai International Travel Service Ltd. (Guangzhou)
Rm.A-D, 7/F., Guang Fa Garden Building
No.498 Huangshidong Road, Guangzhou, China 510075
Tel: 86-20-87608833
Fax No.: 86-20-87604355 / 86-20-87606146



In Macau:

New Sintra Tours Ltd.
Macau Pier Office
Rm. 2003 Nova Jetfoil Terminal
Tel: 853-28728050
Fax No.: 853-28728053

STDM Tours-Travel Agency Ltd.
Downtown Office: 18-A
Avenida Do Conselheiro Ferreira De Almedia, R/C, Macau
Tel: 853-28355700
Fax No.: 853-28355736

Macau Express Travel Ltd.
Head Office : RU Francisco H. Fernandes
NO.47, R/C AE, EDF "Hotline" Macau
Tel: 86-21-28823366
Fax No.: 86-21-28823300

Avenida De D. Joao IV No. S 2-6-B R/C U Macau
Tel: 853-28383366
Fax No.: 853-28383300



In Hanoi:

EXOTISSIMO TRAVEL VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
26 Tran Nhat Duat Street,
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-8282150
Fax No.: 84-4-8282146

Nam Thanh Travel
No.4 Hang Mam Street,
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-9262144
Fax No.: 84-49262157

Global Distribution System Company Limited
5 Ly Thuong Kiet St.,
Hoan Kiem Dist., hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-9347348/43
Fax No.: 84-4-9347242/99



In Ho Chi Minh (Saigon):

EXOTISSIMO TRAVEL VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
4th Floor, Saigon Finance Center,
9 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: 84-8-8251723
Fax No.: 84-8-8295800

Lac Hong Voyages Co. Ltd.
71/2/24 Nguyen Bac Street,
Ward 3, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: 84-8-991 9260, 84-8-991, 9219/991 9256
Fax No.: 84-8-9919257

Global Distribution System Company Limited
Travel House, 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia,
District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 84-8-9330777
Fax No.: 84-4-9302928

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Have you ever lived in a foreign country? Did it change your views politically?

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High Pries

What did you learn?

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I've been around the world, and it gives some clearer perspective. I know the US system is about the best there is and our rich quality of life is better than any country with the exception of a few parasitic banking industry havens.

Hong Kong I've never been to, but they are one of the only countries where the people thrive on their work and trade to a high degree, Japan is another that can compare.

The Middle East taught me that the people are decent one on one, but their beliefs make them extremely dangerous, they are fanatical. Make the harshest Christians seem like baby puppy dogs in comparison. They are fed lies about non Muslims and they hate them, they will even tell you about it when you get to know them, forgetting you are one of those.

I've lived with the poorest of the poor, actually spending some time in squatter huts along rail road land in the Philippines. Traveling through the middle east way away from where any foreigners go.

I know that through out the world people don't seem to get enough truth and get a lot of biased information. The US was much better, but over time that's deteriorated. Media seems more about shaping opinion than providing information.

What do y'all think of Africa now..?

Q. I read off the news that Africa is having a starvation a child at the age 5 is 20.2 pounds a 4 year old is 15.3 pounds and a baby is as light as a feather, The people have no water or food..I feel bad. What do y'all think..?

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As much as it is a tragedy that people are starving, I would rather the issue be handled locally. First off. a lot of first world nations are going through an economic crisis. Perhaps African nations could put together a pan-African fund to help those people in poor condition.

A major problem is the leadership of a lot of Africa. They don't seem to want to help their own people, but are in favor of enriching themselves. I read a piece on Robert Mugabe who had already spent $20 million on travel this year alone.

Mugabe spends US$20 million on travel in 6 months
By Tererai Karimakwenda
28 July, 2011

Figures published by a daily newspaper in Zimbabwe have revealed that Robert Mugabe spends an extravagant amount of money on foreign travel, gobbling up over US$20 million so far this year. According to the Daily News, that amount is âway beyondâ Mugabeâs US$15 million travel budget for the year.

In comparison the paper said Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputies have so far spent just US$3, 7 million, or almost three quarters of their US$5 million travel budget for the year.
Using statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the paper calculated that travel expenses for government officials were âenough to finance anti-retroviral treatment for almost 600 000 people for six straight months in a public health system.â

Also you have to question to yourself why this issue is being reported on. They want people to donate aid...but given the political instability of Somalia, there's no guarantee of aid reaching the people who need it. They need stable governments and some agricultural policy changes.

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where to buy babystuff! UK only.?

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Kim -due F

So i'm looking in the only places i can think off
mothercare- which is nice but dear
asda - none
Tesco - OK
Argos - Ok

these are for the pram and that - can anyone suggest other places for me to browze. thanks :)

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babies r us! which is part of toys r us - i have bought my entire nursery there, and my travel system - car seat, pram etc - they have some fantastic deals!!!

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Recent mommies: what are the best baby slings, all in one strollers, and baby bath tubs/showers?

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Adje J

I'm going to be a new mommy in March. My hubby and I are trying to finish up our registry, but can't seem to decide on a few last items. Any recent mommies out there have some recommendations on these items: baby slings (comfortable, easy to use preferably), a stroller that also has the baby carrier and car seat holder, and the easiest to use baby bath tub/shower center?

Thanks for the input!! :)

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Slings- I can't recommend one brand because every mom is different and every baby is different.

I would NOT recommend a travel system. Most babies outgrow the carseat very quickly, and if they don't outgrow it, they are too heavy to lug around. Plus, with a baby being born in March, it'll be awfully warm to have your baby in the car seat in the stroller during the summer. I'd get a Graco infant seat and then get a really good stroller. Peg Perego infant seats are good, as are Chicco and Britax. I'd steer clear of Evenflo, Safety 1st, and Cosco (including Eddie Bauer) because they're junk. Some strollers come with infant seat attachments, but I do not recommend a Graco stroller. They're bulky and become squeaky pretty quickly. I am in love with my Maclaren stroller. They're pricey but last FOREVER (we're talking used daily with multiple kids) and still looks new after several years. The Maclaren link I gave you comes with an infant seat attachment if you really want a travel system feel to your stroller. You also can't go wrong with a Peg Perego. I'd try to find something small and compact so it doesn't take up a ton of room at home or in the car. Here are some strollers that I have used and like and they have good reviews, too!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3572977
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3446845
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3458517

As for a baby tub--just get your basic plastic tub. You don't want one with a mesh liner because it is just a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.

EDIT: The Bugaboo stroller is fantastic--it's my favorite, but it's SO expensive. If you have a higher budget, the Uppa Baby is a close second, but still double the cost of the Maclaren.

If you get a carseat with a 30 lb weight limit, it won't fit in the seat part of the shopping cart and you'll have to use the entire basket which kind of defeats the purpose.

Also, don't get a head support insert or anything that doesn't come with the seat--just roll up a receiving blanket and place around baby once baby's in the car seat. It's never safe to put anything between baby and the seat itself because it can interfere with the seat in a crash.

mums & dads that have used Steelcraft Cruiser Travel System?

Jasmine

hey i am wanting to buy a Steelcraft Cruiser Travel System for my second child love everything about it all the reviews are really good but my question is can you get the stands so your other child can stand on it as you walk with ur pram?

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Firstly you are not going to get as many answers as you could because most Aussie mums are using Yahoo! Australia with the filter for Aussie questions only turned on- you've asked on Yahoo! America.

Second- I like the cruiser stroller- the car seat on the other hand I do NOT like as it has a LOW weight limit and you may find your child has outgrown it by three months or so. I would recommend getting a car seat that has a rearfacing capacity of at LEAST 12 kg- the cruiser car seat only goes to 9kg.

If you want to get a stand for an older child to stand on, the Valco Hitch hiker attaches to the cruiser, although if your older child is on the taller side it makes it hard for the parent to push it. I personally prefer a Swiss Strolli Rider or a Buggy Pod, which fit MOST strollers and have the older child either beside the parent or beside the main part of the stroller.
I'll give links for the three devices in the sources section.
If you want a travel system with a good car seat, get the Hipod one (Available from Target) or a safety first one (from GOOD baby stores) ALL the steelcraft ones only go to 9kg, so I would NOT recommend ANY steel craft travel system, the strollers and prams are amongst the best avaliable in Australia but I wouldn't touch their car seats with a barge pole!

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are there any specific features that make a travel system good?

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Raina

i bought a graco travel system today off of craigslist for $60! and it really is in good shape. it included the car seat and the base and a cover and a stroller and it's cover. the stroller has 4 different levels being that the floor lays flat for baby to sleep, then 2 different inclines and a 90 degree sitting position.
but what other features should be looked for regarding safety, function and convenience?

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You got a great deal!! I've looked on Ebay and Craigslist to see what deals I could get, and let me tell you...nothing like what you got! Its great that it has those different positions, i haven't seen many if any that are like that. Basically as long as the car seat has good crash safety ratings and the stroller feels sturdy im sure it will be great! Also cup holders come in handy and a place to put your diaper bag underneath the stroller.

How should I prepare to travel by plane with an 8 month old baby?

myeva

I heard you cannot bring baby bottles with simply water, nor can you bring baby formula with your carry-on. However if you put them away with the rest of the luggage you can get away with bringing baby clippers and powdered baby formula. I guess I want to know what to bring and what not bring to a 2 hr flight?

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Well whoever told you that you cannot bring formula or bottles with water is wrong.

Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard with you (as long as your child is with you), do not worry. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm

New regulations allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz, -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food onto the plane with you. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10

Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.




I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and here are some tips and advice that have always worked for me and I hope will help you:

FAA regulations currently allow children under the age of two to fly free of charge as "lap children" (not required to have their own seat). If you are flying internationally, the airline might charge you (I say might because not all do) a 10-20% fee.

The steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. And depending on the airline and length of flight, the steward/stewardess might give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing).

This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children to have their own seat with a child safety device, but does not mandate it because of the cost to the parents.

1.) I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially during turbulence, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit.

A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not. http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1

This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm

Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.

Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage. http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/

2.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do to help with the ear popping, is give your child a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.

As I stated above, baby formula and liquids are allowed.

Another trick is that if your child is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink, gently rub his/her neck from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.

3.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of his favorite toys, books, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for your child also.

4.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets (age appropriate, of course). The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food and a few other non-perishable snack items. Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.

5.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child. You will need this in case he/she gets sick, spills something on him/herself, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for him should he/she get sick.

Do NOT give your child medicine with the hopes of it making him/her sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.

6.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.

I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me

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