Friday, November 29, 2013

Am I allowed to bring trays of food in my carry-on for a 2 year old?

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I am flying AirTran this week with my two year old. We r not checking in luggage and just bringing 2 carry on's. I was wondering if i can pack some of her gerber toddler meals that come in a tray, not a jar. On the website the only thing it says is "You must declare the following items at the screening checkpoint if they are more than 3 oz not contained in a zip-top plastic bag.
Baby formula/milk (to include breast milk) and baby food in containers if a baby or small child is traveling"



Answer
Yes, you may. As the language on the website you quote indicates, food for children is not subject to the 100mL/3.4 ounce size limit, and may be carried in reasonable quantities above that size limit in your carry-on bag. They do not need to go in the quart-size ziploc bag that your other liquids would go into.

You will need to take them out at security, though, and let the agents there know that you are carrying them with you for your child.

What is a general list of essentials I would need when my baby is born?

Q. I still don't know the sex of my baby, but I was wondering if I could get a list of essentials I'm going to need... such as bottles... washcloths... etc.

Just a little help please?


Answer
CAR SEAT- Graco snug ride 32 is great and will fit your baby from 5 to 32lbs.
STROLLER- Graco is good. Buy the travel system which includes the car seat, stroller, and base for car.
INFANT SWING- great for soothing and helping baby get to sleep. I have the Graco brand
BOPPY PILLOW- to use to prop baby when feeding and you can use it later to help baby sit up.
BUMBO SEAT AND TRAY- to help baby sit up and we also use ours as a highchair when she started eating solids.
CRIB AND MATTRESS- convertible cribs are great because you can convert it to a toddler bed and then a full size bed as baby grows.
BOUNCER CHAIR- soothes baby and serves as a safe place for baby while you shower, clean house, do laundry, cook, etc.
PACK AND PLAY- use it for a bassinet by your bed until baby goes to a crib in his or her own room. When baby outgrows the bassinet part you can use the playpen part of it. Graco brand is the best.
DIAPERS- Pampers Swaddlers are great for newborns and they are really soft.
BABY WIPES- Pampers sensitive care are good
DIAPER RASH CREAM- Desitin works great
VASELINE- great for preventing diaper rash
BATH SUPPLIES- 4 or 5 hooded towels, 8 to 10 wash cloths, baby wash (Johnson's is best), baby lotion (ageain I like Johnson's brand), baby bathtub or bath sling
BABY FIRST AID KIT- includes baby nail clippers, thermometer, bulb syringe, medicine dropper
INFANT TYLENOL
GAS DROPS- Mylicon works great
BOTTLES- Avent and Playtex Ventaire are great for preventing gas and spit up
PACIFIERS- Avent brand
CLOTHING- 5 or 6 onesies, 5 or 6 footed sleeper pajamas, 5 or 6 pairs of socks, and a few cute outfits for when baby comes home from the hospital and when family and friends come to visit. Carter's brand clothing is great and very good quality
DIAPER BAG- Kalencom brand is great. Very roomy with lots of pockets and also comes with a changing pad, insulated bottle carrier, and a zip up bag for wet or soiled clothes.
CRIB BEDDING SET- includes comforter, dust ruffle, 1 crib sheet, and crib bumpers
EXTRA CRIB SHEETS- get 3 or 4. Newborns leak out of their diapers and soil sheets a lot!
WATERPROOF CRIB PADS- get 2 or 3. Protect crib mattress if baby's diapers leak
STORAGE BASKETS- for organizing diaper supplies, bath supplies, feeding supplies, toys, etc.
CAMERA- you will want to take tons of pictures as baby grows!

Some things that are a waste of money:
CHANGING TABLE- we just use a changing on the bed or floor. So much easier and convenient.
DIAPER GENIE- just throw dirty diapers in the regular trash. Odor is not a problem if you just take the trash out often.
BOTTLE WARMER- nice for baby but what happens if you are not at home and baby gets hungry? If baby is only used to perfectly warmed bottles then he or she will not drink unwarmed bottles. Room temperature is fine.
BABY WIPE WARMER- same concept as bottle warmer above

Congrats on the baby!




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