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This looks really neat!  Hope I win...and good luck to all others too!

Posted by chattykathie    Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:00 PM

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I hope I win too!

Posted by luvjhoward    Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:33 PM

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Sometimes it is difficult to find a decent place to change or nurse the baby when you are out shopping.  I hate to use the restrooms because they always seem so dirty.  Instead, use a fitting room inside a department store.  It provides a little more space and some privacy and usually a cleaner place to put your stuff and lay baby.

Posted by dawnb25    Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:36 PM

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Kind of ironic, but use a baby carrier!  I have both an Ergo and a BabyHawk, and they make for GREAT traveling.  You have the baby close to you, but you can still use both your hands to find your plane ticket, carry your luggage, and even go to the bathroom if you have to!!

Posted by ebsandcat    Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:43 PM

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Keep your diaper bag really well organized.  Use gallon sized ziploc bags to put outfits in.  That way all you have to do is grab a bag for a change of clothes and then you can put the dirty ones in the bag.  Plus, if something happens to spill/leak in the bag all your clothes stay dry and clean.  

Posted by bettie    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:13 PM

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I hope I win!  We're looking for a baby carrier to add to the registry!

Posted by tl*in*L.A.    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:14 PM

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If you are in an airplane, make sure you bring a bottle or try to breast feed during take off and landing so that their little ears do not pop during the change in altitude. This will prevent a lot of fussiness.  If possible schedule travel time around their nap time so the trip will go by faster for them!!!!!

Posted by robertandlindas@earthlink.net    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:23 PM

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this carrier looks so much more comfortable (for both mom and baby) than the other contraptions out there!

Posted by krystalmatsue    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:24 PM

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I always leave the house when my little one is sleepy. Whether it's in a stroller, a car, or a shopping cart, she sleeps through everything and is in a good mood when we get home.

Posted by evarose    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:29 PM

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Always have snacks and toys on hand!

Posted by pielum    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:36 PM

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I always keep a few new toys on hand to pack in my daughter's diaper bag.   The newness of the toys works great to keep her occupied when we're in a restaurant, doctor's office, long car ride, etc.  

Posted by April37    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:45 PM

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My suggestion is even though it can be costly, to always, whenever possible buy a seat for the baby.  After an hour of flying without a place to put baby, your child won't be the only one crying.  Having its own seat will assure a little rest for mommy too!

Posted by sassynkit55    Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:51 PM

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i would LOVE this

Posted by shortygoldstein    Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:08 PM

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I carry my little ones every day and really already have way too many carriers. BUT, I don't have one like this one :-) Must have it!

Posted by kacarmody    Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:15 PM

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As a first time mommy, I must admit that I had no idea how to travel. After a few months, I’ve found a few tricks that work well for me. A baby carrier is a must have. Once my daughter starts potty training, I’m going to get a little potty to put in the back of my car for when we are at the park or watching daddy at a softball game

Posted by asepulveda    Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:30 PM

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I plan our outings around baby's naptime.  She eats then gets ready to nap so our outings are smooth.  Also, I found that early morning doctor appointments work best because her disposition is best.    The doctor hasn't had time to run behind yet, so you don't have as much wait time in the reception area.

Posted by MrsMLvK    Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:33 PM

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Most important: Don't be afraid to travel! You will get in a groove and improve your process each time you take a trip.  

We live in FL and have traveled with our children to Key West, Colorado, NYC, Hawaii (8 hours+ on a plane, etc...) we packed everything but the kitchen sink on our first trip and probably took 30 minutes getting through airport security, now we have streamlined our packing and whiz through the security lines....kids in tow!

A good tip I use for big long flights, bring your child's pajamas with you if the flight interupts their normal nap or bed time, try to replicate their routine at home, brush teethe, read a story, etc....routines are soothing to children and this small easy step will help your child fall asleep on the go.

Oh yeah, and for 8+ hour flights/trips in the car a portable dvd player with a few favorite charecter dvds is a godsend!

Posted by SaskiaMommy    Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:56 PM

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take a piece of home with you...something familiar to baby and stay organized!

Posted by aliya amin    Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:09 PM

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it's all about traveling when he's asleep.

Posted by ysoffer    Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:10 PM

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I like this, it seems really comfy.

Posted by stephanierenee    Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:15 PM

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I have bought the Podee bottle and it is the greatest thing in the world for traveling!! I also have packed in the back of my trunk a little emergency duffel, with wipes,diapers, a change of clothes, and some unopened ready made formula, and a clean extra bottle and paci! I always have my ipod with baby songs on it(*if I turn up the volume and hold the earphones by his head he can hear it and loves it, and a handful of the baby rings(*his favorite toy*) I always take my sling to put him in if he is upset it soothes him in an instant! p.s. ladies don't get to hyped up about winning the prize! I won something months and months and months ago, the they never sent it, I have contacted them a ton, and they keep having an excuse and never have sent it lol!

Posted by xXEgerBunnyXx    Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:16 PM

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We are looking for all the tips we can get- this is baby #1 and we have a lot of plans left to make and work left to finish!!!

Posted by bethann5    Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:54 PM

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I use a diaper bag and a little box to organize everything I need at hands reach. In the diaper bag I keep travel sizes of everything I need for diapering, skincare, and any medicines I might need (gas relief, baby tylenol, orajel, etc). I only put things I need for out of the car in the diaper bag. In the box I have more diapering gear (you never know if you'll need more), toys for the car, food and snacks, blankets, and whatever little things are appropriate for the trip. I also like to have a bribery snack for those times where you jsut can't stop and your little one wants out; however, I wouldn't recommend an oreo, because if your thought they could make a mess with a cupcake .....

Posted by ElerrinaLothare    Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:07 PM

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I find it helpful to start any outing with my baby on a full stomach.  If I change and feed her before we leave, chances are she'll fall asleep at the beginning of our trip (the stressful time).  Second to this, travel light.  My biggest focus in making sure we take something so she can sleep comfortably.  If she doesn't sleep we don't.  Good luck to all but I hope I win!

Posted by eecandgm    Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:22 PM

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headphones so that little ones can be distracted by the mini televisions.  We usually fly virgin america or jetblue.  these airlines give everyone their own tv screen with the ability to change to the disney channel or other movies!  Disney channel keeps them occupied for hours, they don't want to leave the plane once we've landed.

Posted by PoshWriter    Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:39 PM

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My advice is to plan traveling around feeding schedules.

Posted by jdrake_rn    Friday, February 29, 2008 2:45 AM

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Always make sure you have extra supplies: clothes for you and baby, diapers & wipes, snacks (for you and child), small toys/books to keep child occupied. There are so many delays in travel and your little one gets just as irritable as you do so be ready to entertain both of you.

Posted by sirena1124    Friday, February 29, 2008 6:58 AM

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My advice would be to have a feeding and diaper/potty moment as close to departure as possible. Have snacks and activities ready and organized and to do your best to depart during naptime so that baby can rest in the car or on the plane.

Posted by zbabyjem    Friday, February 29, 2008 7:27 AM

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I like to keep the toys with the suction-cupped bottoms in my diaper bags.  That way when we go out to restaurants, the toy is stuck to the table and not constantly on the floor.

Posted by coleco3    Friday, February 29, 2008 7:49 AM

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Go out often!  If your baby gets used to the idea, it will be easier to travel over time.  The more your child is out in public, the better they will act while you're out when they are older.

Posted by MusicBride    Friday, February 29, 2008 8:02 AM

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Keep 2 diaper bags with at least 1 of them fully stocked so you can just grab and go without having to pack the bag as you're heading out the door.

Posted by mjeaustin    Friday, February 29, 2008 8:49 AM

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When we have trips that involve driving for an hour I try to schedule it around nap times.. That way he's nice and refreshed when we get to a friends house to play.

Posted by dollfin116    Friday, February 29, 2008 9:18 AM

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We traveled by car from Chicago to Oklahoma City just after Christmas with our then 15 month old.  Little worried she would want constant attention/want to get out of her seat/cry/whatever would make the trip miserable and longer.  So, we brought books, a scribble doodle for her to write with, lots of snacks, her own music, and a DVD player (which she didn'e use because she is not much into videos yet).  These things alone kept her very occupied.  On occasion we had to get in back and read to her or comfort her, but not as often as we thought.  We also stopped to get out and stretch our legs, which often backfired on us because she just wanted to walk and play and not get back into the seat.  Often we would try to push it so we wouldn't have to fight with her.  But overall...very nice trip.  We would do it again!!

Our advice, keep them occupied with what suits them at the age they are at.  Books, bring books.  Stuffed Animals, bring them.  Stickers or rattles.  And make them new ones...ones they haven't seen before so they are even more interested.  Snacks/sippy cups...have everything at hand so you don't have search and try to find it while they are crying and getting worked up.

Posted by LCP    Friday, February 29, 2008 9:21 AM

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I always leave a fun toy or two that my 20 month old son normally doesn't play with and it keeps him entertained the whole trip! Also, I bring a book or two so he has some choices on what to do!

Posted by prettyflyforamomma    Friday, February 29, 2008 10:54 AM

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I would love to have this!!! Looks super comfortable for mom and baby

Posted by des692781    Friday, February 29, 2008 11:01 AM

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Frequency is the key! Get that baby out into the world and get him/her used to being in public places with multiple sounds and sights. The more "at-home" they feel when away from home, the more likely they are to be less fussy!

Posted by vicbabe3    Friday, February 29, 2008 2:10 PM

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I like to be modest when out in public, I've found a nursing cover-up that is essential for breast-feeding.  They come with a strap around your neck so you don't have to keep adjusting a blanket.  I've been able to breastfeed anywhere and keep my baby happy (and everyone around us, too!)

Posted by Jewlzy    Friday, February 29, 2008 3:27 PM

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When I am preparing to take my son out with me I pack his bag the night before if I am leaving early. I make sure to pack a light blanket large enough to cover my lap. I use this to help hide myself when breastfeeding. I also make sure to pack a warm to hot bottle so I can just throw the formula in and he is ready to go. (my son is half bottle and half breast fed) I make sure that I leave right after he has eaten if possible.

Posted by indian_mariposa    Friday, February 29, 2008 5:10 PM

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this is our 1st, lookin' forward to all of the advice. i am an organized person, so i don't think i will have a problem keepin' up with a diaper bag. :o)

Posted by dnickison    Friday, February 29, 2008 5:33 PM

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Last time we traveled with our formula feed baby, we took an empty thermos past security.  We then filled it with warm water (the temp we made her bottles) this way we did not have to call the flight attendant when we needed to make a bottle, plus often they have hot water for tea so you need both hot and cold to get it the right temp.  

Posted by AudandLuk    Friday, February 29, 2008 6:35 PM

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I dont know much about how to be "out and about" with baby.....YET!!  But Im sure this would help tremendously!!

Thanks for the consideration!

Good luck all!

Posted by krk617    Friday, February 29, 2008 7:20 PM

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This looks great!

Posted by artsweet    Friday, February 29, 2008 8:50 PM

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This carrier looks so natural and comfortable in it's form, without too much material.  I hope to be able to use one for my baby to be!

Posted by butterflybee    Saturday, March 01, 2008 1:34 PM

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Love this carrier!  One of the best things is having a portable DVD player for making travel much easier in the car!

Posted by Lithgirl    Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:26 PM

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LOVE this carrier! Travel is made easier by having a portable DVD player in the car!

Posted by Lithgirl    Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:26 PM

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Our baby isn't born yet, but hopefully this carrier!

Posted by Monkey2007    Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:58 PM

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We are a military family and have had to live in hotels for a couple of months at a time. This means a lot of eating out with baby/toddler. The portable dvd player is not only for the airplane and car. We break it out with Baby Einstein at  restaurants routinely. The little guy will usually behave half the meal, then when he loses it, we break out the player and get to finish our meals. Nobody has ever complained (the sound's down really low or off) and kids at nearby tables usually enjoy it as well. Also, the car seat with easily deployable wheels to turn it into a stroller has been invaluable. We've taken it all over the US, Canada and Europe. It's great for airport/plane use!

Posted by kailuasummer    Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:13 PM

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The best thing for making baby travel smooth is to start them in the car as soon as possible.  I actually had my baby in a different state then we lived because my husband is in the military and we weren't sure if he was going to be deployed and we wanted to be near family.  A week after he was born he was in a car making the 2hr drive to Nevada.  About once a month or more we were heading down to california to stay with my mom or my husband's family...especially if i was getting lonely and the hubby was working a lot.  By the time my son was 10 months we decided to take a road trip from Nevada to arizona and then back up through california.  he did such an amazing job!!!!!!!  Getting your kids used to a situation from a small age is really the best way to make most situations smooth.  As he gets older i provide different age appropriate toys that are his favorites just in case we need them for the drive to visit family but most of the time we don't.  he loves to look out the window and see whats going on.  Now he has just taken his first air plane ride.  It was a little difficult at the very beginning because he was having so much fun running around the airport.  but once we got situtated in our seats it was just like a car ride!  it was amazing!!!  good luck ladies but i'm keeping my fingers crossed for myself!  LOL!!!

Posted by missrhe81    Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:46 PM

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On airplanes, I give my 1 1/2 year old a new toy from the cheap toy bin -- usually an animal than winds up and flips, or a small book. Look in the party favor department for cheap entertainment, it doesn't have to last long! One of his favorites is a ball made of tiny suction cups that he takes on and off the window-- I highly recommend getting a window seat.

Posted by nmcf11    Monday, March 03, 2008 12:02 PM

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A few years ago, someone gave us a can koozie that you can freeze.  The obvious intent was so that you can keep your beer cold, but I've only ever used it to keep sippy cups of milk cold.  I found it harder to travel when we switched to milk, until I remembered those freezable can koozies.

Posted by Lotti    Tuesday, March 04, 2008 6:34 AM

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I had my son out on his first outing at just a few days old.  We visited his grandparents (both sets!).  The best travel advice I could give is to start early, so you can become very comfortable with the situations that may arise while you're out.  We travelled 23 hours straight in a car when my DS was just 6 months old.  Our trunk looked like a playroom, and there was barely any room for our stuff, but I needed to make sure my son would have everything he needed to feel comfortable.  For the car trip, we brought his jumper.  When we would stop, we would set it up in the parking lot and let my son jump around while we ate our breakfast/lunch right next to him.  It was a rest stop, picnic, and exercise session all in one!  We brought 2 baskets of toys, and kept switching the baskets so he would never get bored.  We didn't have the option of a portable DVD player, nor would it have entertained my DS long enough.   We tried to keep his schedule as close to what it was on the road, as it was when we were at home.  Packing formula pre-filled bottles (fill w/ powder only, then add bottled water), was easy.  But now when we travel we have to worry about milk or juice on the road.  I always remember that McDonald's has kid sized milk that you can buy in the drive-thru... pour it in DS's sippy, and away you go!  Always keep toys in your diaper bag/console of your car.  My DS is at the age where he needs to me entertained most of the time.  Also, always keep a well stocked diaper bag for long road trips. It will make you feel more comfortable, and your trip will go smoothly!

Posted by luvmy2scotts    Tuesday, March 04, 2008 3:29 PM

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my best tip before leaving anywhere with baby is to make sure you change is diaper and make sure he is fed before going anywhere. if baby is clean and full he is happy and that makes any trip all that much smoother.

Also, bibs are a must! They catch all that drool and spit up when you can't

Posted by TexansNhawaii    Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:56 AM

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Always have your diaper bag stocked! Pack like you will be gone overnight even if it is only going to be a couple of hours. You never know what might happen to delay you or what may get on clothes! also make sure baby is clean and fed before you leave.

Posted by kelly&paul    Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:40 PM

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How cute is this!!  I would love to win it, so I don't have to buy it.  :)

Posted by sarahNjoe2006    Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:17 PM

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Pack everything you'll need in smaller bags in your carry-on in case anything happens. Always have extra snacks - both for daddy and baby...

Posted by pivey    Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:08 PM