Travel plan Paris???

Puppy

I want a child-friendly travel itinerary in Paris for Dec. 26- Jan 3, appropriate for a toddler and an infant.

Please give me a good itinerary .

Thanks

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If you have loads of money and time take taxis.
Otherwise, put your infant in a child carrier or sling and take a small, collapsable pram for the toddler.
Dress the kids warm, but in such a way you can easily remove a layer of clothing when you go into a building. (I found that most places in Paris are rather warm when you come in out of the winter-cold in your wintergear.)
With your kids easily transported you can use the Metro, that system has been designed with transport of children and luggage in mind, lifts at most or all stations, level entry into the trains and so on.

I do not expect your children to appreciate being in Paris, other than being with you all the time.
But that is no reason for you not enjoying Paris.

Make a list of things you want to do, half the amount and take a map to see how to combine them.
Paris is perfect for walking if the weather is clement, otherwise, short walks, dashing into cafes, museums, monuments and metro stations.

If you want to go up the Eiffeltower you will have to leave the pram behind outside the building, so do not take an expensive one and make sure you can take your gear off when needed. (Maybe also bring a lock, like used for a bike?)

I do not know what your toddler will like, as all children are different, so I can not suggest many things, but ask your hotel staff or go to an tourist information office and ask for activities that are suited. I am sure many Parisians will bring their small ones into town too.

The smaller side roads often have low profile places to eat.
As French families take their children with them with when they go out for dinner, many places will be geared for them with high chairs and small portions.
And in case all else fails, Mc Donalds does have a presence in town.

what is the safest infant car seat? ?

*~*G!N@*~*

price doesn't matter i just want safety.

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Check out some of the safety ratings sites like these
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/travel-gear/car-seats/car-seats-10-07/overview/seats-ov.htm?EXTKEY=SG72K00&CMP=KNC-CROBABIESG&HBX_OU=50&HBX_PK=car_seat_ratings
I know that Graco is a highly recommended brand. I had it and didn't have any issues. I also always recomment the 5 point harness. I also agree with what the other person said about making sure they are used correctly.

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Anyone have recent experience traveling with a toddler?

We are taking our 2-year-old daughter to visit my family for Thanksgiving. I'm pretty anxious about the trip. We went down two years ago, when she was just a 4-month-old infant, and it was not terribly difficult, but this was before the new travel restrictions - and before she became mobile, willful, and inclined to fuss and scream when her immediate needs aren't being met.

We're taking a car seat to use on the plane (she is a ticketed passenger), and an umbrella stroller. Any problems getting these items through security (MDW and FLL)? How much extra time should we allow, and does anyone have tips for keeping her entertained and relatively happy during the 3-hour flight?

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You'll be fine. It's no big deal if you plan ahead.

I have travelled quite a bit with both my kids. I've even done it solo. It can be daunting but I have learned a few tricks.

1. It sounds like you already have your trip booked, but just in case, try to book a flight that coincides with your little one's natural sleep pattern so she is more likely to sleep on the flight. Her natural cycle combined with the white noise of the airplane will likely have her nodding off before take off. Even if it isn't her normal sleep time, the white noise makes a lot of kids very groggy.

2. You're smart to take a stroller. If it's a small, umbrella type, you'll breeze through security. You'll have to take her out and collapse it so they can run it through the machine. If it's a bit bigger, it takes a few minutes extra for them to examine it by hand. It's still pretty easy. I actually took a double jogging stroller this last trip. It was no more difficult and actually made my life easier.

3. If she has a little backpack, let her carry it on. If she doesn't have one, find a small bag that can be her personal carry on bag. My oldest loves having his own bag. Stuff it with small toys with a few that she has never seen before. These don't need to be fancy. Just little things. I sometimes wrap a couple like gifts to open to add to the distraction factor. I alway take crayola wonder coloring books and markers. The markers only write on the special paper and they are non toxic if they go in the mouth. If your daughter is a thrower, be wary of things that serve as projectiles with other passengers as the targets. My son loves little animal figures and action figures. Two of those and his imagination keep him happy for ages. If she has a favorite blanket or stuffed animal, let her take them on the plane. Don't worry about trying to fit the blanket in a carry on. Just hang it over the stroller or stuff it through a loop on one of the carry on bags. If she's a DVD watcher, bring one of those little DVD players and a couple of her favorite movies. Be aware that she'll need to use headphones and you will want to test the volume to make sure her ears aren't damaged.

4. Bring a sippy cup and her favorite snacks. Most flight attendants will happily pour some juice or water into the sippy cup for you. ( You can't bring liquids through security). A variety of snacks will keep her happy at intervals. Drinking the juice while taking off and landing will help her ears immensely.

5. Leave at least 20-30 minutes extra time. You may not need the extra time, but there are usually those unexpected moments with young children. If you need the extra time, you'll be glad you planned for it.

6. Get a bag for your carseat. They are a nightmare to carry without a bag. Dex makes one with a single strap that lets you carry the car seat like a backpack.

http://www.babyant.com/bv550165.html

It will fit any carseat made. Just put it in the bag before you leave, when you have more space and less pressure in your home than you would outside the airport. Don't worry about taking it out of the bag to lock it in. YOu can just unzip the bag and slide it down the sides of the car seat leaving the base in the bottom of the bag. You will need to plan for a few minutes for this to get through security. Some carseats are too big to go through the machine, so they check it out by hand. You can also stuff any blankets or toys in the bag with the seat to carry.

7. At security be prepared for the following. Everyone, including your daughter, will need to remove their shoes and jackets to run them through. You will need to take her out of the stroller and run that through security. This gets a bit hectic if you have a lot of carry on gear, and travelling with kids usually means you do have a lot of carry on gear. You cannot take liquids through, so any sippy cups will need to be empty.

8. When you get to the gate, inform them that you have a stroller to gate check. If you have a connection, let them know you want the stroller brought up at the connecting airport. They will give you a pink tag to put on the stroller with all of your flight info. You will wheel this down the area way and take your daughter out and collapse the stroller just outside the plane. Just leave it there, and they come get it to stow it underneath and bring it up when you arrive at our connection and final destination. It sometimes take a few minutes for them to bring it up, so no need to rush off the plane.

9. When it comes to boarding, most airlines allow people with young children to board first or early. Even if they don't mention it, push your way through. Getting that carseat buckled in with a line of people behind you is stressful. Give yourself as much latitude as you can to make your trip less stressful.

10. As you're seating yourself, make sure your daughter's bag and your bag with any goodies for her are easily accessi

Can you recommend me a stroller for a toddler?

Diamond

I was thinking about a bumbleride. Not too sure tho. I will be using it in Florida. So I need something that has a bigger shade.
Preferably a lighter stroller

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heres a start
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/travel-gear/strollers/reports/how-to-choose/index.htm

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What is the earliest age to take your child traveling around the world on holidays with you?

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ivory1718

Does anyone knoe from personal experience? thinking of having baby would love to take him/her around the world with us (as i did not get that luxury as a child). what do you's think about this?

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If you have plenty of $, and a very helpful spouse, I say go for it. Trips with a baby tend to go smoother for me than trips with my toddler. Of course, because the baby can't run around, get into things, yell at you, etc. If you have a mild-mannered baby, they are a joy to take on trips. But I would skip a vacation like that with a toddler aged child. They are way to restless. Short trips that are geared toward or focus on the toddler are fine, like the zoo, or other kid-places. But if you want to do something for you, leave the toddlers at home. Hope that helps.

Thinking about going on a disney cruise with my 18 month old?

J&M

My husband and I want to go on our first family cruise with our 18 month old son. Seeing as we have never traveled with a toddler before what do we need to pack? What kind of ID does he need? What baby gear? And any other advice u have would be great!!

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I would wait until my kids are 2, since then they can go to the play class. Usually the minimum age is 2, and apparently it is a lot of fun for them!

Using the play class is optional, but it is nice when you have that choice.

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