Twinmamma0
I am going to Miami in few weeks with my mother and 1year old twins. (they just turned 1 dec 5th) i am really nervious!! So much to pack, carry etc. Not to mention the plane ride. Maybe they will do great, maybe not. Any suggestions?
We're renting carseats from the car rental place so we dont have to send the huge things thru luggage. Stroller, got it. But since I have 2 I need to portacribs down there ahhhhhh!
Answer
-- consider shipping some stuff if you can so you have less to carry (when we travel with 4 kids we've been asked if we're moving, lol);
-- bring plenty of snacks and toys
-- have something for them to drink or a pacifier as the plane takes off and lands (to help them unblock their ears)
-- you can bring the stroller right to the gate and it will be ready for you at the other end ... you can either use it to lug babies or to lug carseats
-- direct flights only! get it over with!!
-- i think it's worth it to pay for their own seats (with their carseats in it) so they can sleep and you can multitask ... and you have more space.
-- be prepared to talk to them and entertain them constantly
-- try for a flight when they're likely to be sleeping
-- ignore the stares ... anyone who's critical hasn't tried it!
-- consider shipping some stuff if you can so you have less to carry (when we travel with 4 kids we've been asked if we're moving, lol);
-- bring plenty of snacks and toys
-- have something for them to drink or a pacifier as the plane takes off and lands (to help them unblock their ears)
-- you can bring the stroller right to the gate and it will be ready for you at the other end ... you can either use it to lug babies or to lug carseats
-- direct flights only! get it over with!!
-- i think it's worth it to pay for their own seats (with their carseats in it) so they can sleep and you can multitask ... and you have more space.
-- be prepared to talk to them and entertain them constantly
-- try for a flight when they're likely to be sleeping
-- ignore the stares ... anyone who's critical hasn't tried it!
What is the best form of travel long distances for toddlers ages 2-5?
onlymature
Answer
If it's a long distance you definitely want a plane to shorten the time. The following have helped me out:
1) Pack a new toy or 2 per child. The novelty will keep them busy.
2) Pack snacks & drinks. The worst nightmare imaginable is to be stuck in a plane/delayed at an airport w/o them.
3) DVD player with adapter. We were stuck at Logan in Boston last summer. EVERYONE was delayed bcz of storms. I dug it out, plugged it in and turned it on. My son suddenly had 15 new friends & all parents got a break.
4) everybody wears sandals/slip ons.
5) suckers for take off!
6) final potty break before boarding.
7) get there early. with kids in tow everything takes longer. you can also avoid security lines this way. Pick seats in front of the door to the plane so you can board first!
8) try to book flights around nap times. works like a charm with mine when he was younger.
9)if that is not possible, book the early flight. you will again avoid long security lines and the chance of delay is much less.
10) smile at all the staff when you board the plane & greet them by name! banking goodwill immediately is a good idea because these people can be your allies or your enemy.
11) only fly airlines that allow families to board early. Southwest for example has 'festival seating'. That is a madhouse!
Good Luck!
If it's a long distance you definitely want a plane to shorten the time. The following have helped me out:
1) Pack a new toy or 2 per child. The novelty will keep them busy.
2) Pack snacks & drinks. The worst nightmare imaginable is to be stuck in a plane/delayed at an airport w/o them.
3) DVD player with adapter. We were stuck at Logan in Boston last summer. EVERYONE was delayed bcz of storms. I dug it out, plugged it in and turned it on. My son suddenly had 15 new friends & all parents got a break.
4) everybody wears sandals/slip ons.
5) suckers for take off!
6) final potty break before boarding.
7) get there early. with kids in tow everything takes longer. you can also avoid security lines this way. Pick seats in front of the door to the plane so you can board first!
8) try to book flights around nap times. works like a charm with mine when he was younger.
9)if that is not possible, book the early flight. you will again avoid long security lines and the chance of delay is much less.
10) smile at all the staff when you board the plane & greet them by name! banking goodwill immediately is a good idea because these people can be your allies or your enemy.
11) only fly airlines that allow families to board early. Southwest for example has 'festival seating'. That is a madhouse!
Good Luck!
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