Travelling with a 13 month old what do i do ?

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darkangel

Hi i'm travelling overseas shortly with my husband and baby boy who is going to be 13 months old when we travel. It is a 14 and a half hour flight to Australia direct.
Has any one travelled long distance with a infant, that could give me a few hints on what to bring with me for conveninence
It's my first time travelling with our child .Thanx your ideas will be appreciated.

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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:

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 turbulance, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives 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 is if your son is still nursing, make sure to nurse him. If he is not nursing, give him a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.

Baby formula is fine to take with you, and you are not limited to the amount you can bring aboard 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.

Another trick is that if your son is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to drink, gently rub his 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 son. 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 son 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 son. You will need this in case he gets sick, spills something on himself, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for him should he get sick. Do NOT give your son medicine with the hopes of it making him 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

what is it like to fly with the infant in lap option?

sweetp2288

im flying for the first time ever and i wanted to know if flying with a baby in my lap is a pain in the butt.

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The best way to see what it is like it to sit down in a chair and hold your child in your lap for the same amount of time you will be in a plane.

If you hold your child as a lap-child, try to book a bulkhead (front) seat where you will have more room, and a bassinet. Bassinets are limited, and not available on every flight. If the bassinet is available (they can only be used in bulkhead seats) it will attach to the front wall for you to put your child in (however you can not use this during taxi, take-offs, landings, or turbulence).

This is not the safest way for a child to fly and the airlines recommend children under 40lbs have their own seat with a child safety device - 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, will help your child sleep, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit. A CRS is a hard-backed child or infant or child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft.

In order to be certified for use on an airplane, the car seat has to met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Check the labels on the side of your car restraint for a sticker (words will be printed in red) for verification that your seat is safe for airplane use. Almost all car seats pass this requirement.

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

If you haven't booked a separate seat for your child, be nice on check-in and see if they can "block" the seat next to you. They will then only use it if they absolutely need it - giving you a free seat!



I've been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 8&6, and 5 months). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children on any of the flights.

I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes in-depth, giving security rules and regulations for the US, EU, UK, and Australia, and offering tips and tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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What have you bought for your baby?

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Rosalilly

what are a list of things you are going to need for your baby that you've bought, recieved as a gift, or haven't gotten yet? How much has it all cost?

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Oh this is going to take ages to answer.... think of it as a human being stepping off a spaceship from God onto earth for the first time. what will he need? EVERYTHING.
first off, decide if you're going to breastfeed or bottle feed. this is your first concern. if B/f, then you need to educate yourself on eating the right foods, breastfeeding articles on how to teach baby to latch on correctly, and you have to buy breast pads, nipple cream and nursing bras. but thats pretty much it, so you'll save tons on money.
if Bottle-feeding you need BPA free bottles, sterlising equipment and the right formula for your child. youll want also accessories to buy and keep in case you go out with yoru child, so a bottle warmer would help if you're on the go. this can get expensive since a can of formula feeds my child about four days tops. plus time consuming, you're always sterilising bottles! buy and keep sterilising brush and teat brush, sterlising liquid too.
Next - clothes. get a lot of onesies, they're the best since she/he wil have several changes in a day and these are easy to take on and off. What temp is the country you live in right now? its pretty much summer everywhere except australia! so buy accordingly. temp is VERY imp when a child sleeps so dont over-dress or keep them too cool. buy blankets, thermal blankets, receiving blankets are REALLY imp. bibs, burp cloths, towels, fleece blankets, socks, caps, scratch mitts. clothes like onesies, pyjamas, pants, dresses and what have you can be bought in three stages ahead - newborn, 0-3, 3-6 so that you dont have to rush yourself shopping later. or you could wait to find out what size your child is and what colours suit him/her. this too is as expensive as the parents want to get. better to buy once for the baby you're having now, and then keep his/her clothes for the NEXT child if you're plannign more than one. that saves on money - in the long run at least!
You will need bath equipment - i already mentioned towels. get a baby bath range in a mild brand, johnsons is universal i think. massage oil is good if you're planning to give massages. nail clippers, hair and comb set, toothbrush, sponge.
Diapers or nappies? one is expensive and the ohter is eco-friendly and easy on the pocket but cleaning poo nappies can be a yucky job. if you're going with diapers get the right size in bulk it will save cash. also get diaper rash cream, wipes, lotion, nappy liner or diaper genie.
travel system if you're going to go out with baby you will need an infant car seat, stroller/pram. some mothers get carriers or mei tai's that they can hold the baby close to them. the first is expensive but the carriers are cheap, maclaren has gorgeous carriers but they're only good for upto 10-12 kgs.
at home equipment - swing, bouncer, bassinet, playgym, crib, changing station, dresser, storage area like closet. all of these depend on how deep your pocket is. if you're getting a nursery done it will take lots of cash to do up to the nines. if baby is sleeping in your room in the beginning then you will need a bassinet. some ppl co-sleep with their babies. READ UP on this before you do it. while you're at it, read up on sids too.
i hope this helps. writing it tired me out, i cant imagine how you must feel but good luck. its all worth it when you see your child using the things you lovingly bought and kept ready. :)

mother to a seven month old baby girl....

What is australia's Culture consist of?

Strawberry

I have a cultural project about australians & their cultural behavior, I would like to ask all australians out there for help. What is Australia's culture consist of ? how is it different ? & what makes it different from any other culture ?

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Our Australian culture is very unique and is unlike any other culture in the world. We live in a country which is the same size of the USA with a very small sparse population of only 22 million people.

Our Australian culture is built on mateship, laricanism, fair dinkumness, broadmindedness, common sense, education and protecting our culture traditions, values, customs, laws and being a caretaker of our country. Over 90% of the whole Australian population is non religious.

Every citizen in Australia including Australian children all have the same equal human rights and freedoms without discrimination.

Mateship is a very strong within our culture, we all help and look out for each other and our foreign neighbours.

Our Australian laricanism is very well known through out the world we all have a great sense of humor and can laugh at ourselves and with the people around us.

Many foreign people who come to Australia who don't fully understand our culture all find our Aussie fair dinkumness. As being totally brutal, very vulgar, offencive and think we are all racist. Being we all refuse to have our unique culture and Strine (Australian slang language) white anted away by foreign political correctness.

Public nudity is totally accepted within our Australian culture. Australian women all go topless to public beaches, pools, spas,nobody cares or stares as we all grew up with nudity being acceptable we even see it on television. Their isn't any digital covering or bleeps covering words ever on Australian television.

Business and industry runs 24/7 in Australia, you can go shopping, go to a bar, club, gym, cafe, restaurant, etc, etc anytime you want. In Australia at 18 you can legally drink and work in casinos, clubs, bars, or in the travel or the sex industries. Prostitution is totally legal in Australia so are many other things, the list is very long.

This is why their is very low crime in Australia and all the streets are safe to walk down. All Australian cities are very unique and there are no other cities in the world like them. Since English is our national language, you never see any foreign written signs on buildings or on menus.

The Australian economy is very strong and we all enjoy a very high standard of living. Wages paid in Australia are three times more than the wages paid in the USA. It's very un Australian to ever openly discuss our personal wealth or financial net worth. Most all of us working Australians are on very high five to seven figure annual incomes.

After Japan, Australia is the most hardest country in the world to ever obtain migration for permanent residency. Due to our high educational and skilled work standards. Most all Australians have more BA and MA degrees than in any other country in the world.

Being we are all taught the highest standard of education in the world. Education and apprentice skills training plays a very big part within our culture. We all are also taught fully about Aboriginal culture and all foreign cultures at school.

The weather in Australia is always too good to stay indoors so we all spend a lot of time outdoors. Most of us are all actively involved in a team sport and also go swimming and surfing everyday. This is why most of us are all dark tanned skinned and very healthy looking. In Australia you are taught to swim when your six months old. Australian children spend a lot of time outdoors, rather than sitting around watching TV.

We have a free universal health care system in Australia so we do have longer lifespans. None of our war veterans live on the street, neither do mentally challenged persons. Also their are no people living in trailers, ghetto's or in tent cities or beggars on our streets. Our government houses these people, or you if you have no where to live.

We also get $8,000 baby bonus paid to us if we choose to have children. First home and business buyers grants etc, etc. Most all of us live in defacto relationships rather than marry. From the 1st of July 2009, all defacto relationships straight or gay hold the same legalities of marriage after two years.

I hope these thing's can help you with your project, maybe one day you should come to Australia.

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