https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 17:42:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-tips-please#post-2557810 Fri, 27 May 2016 00:10:23 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2557810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only every traveled with one, but a friend of mine with 2 boys always said to bring a thin blanket to set onto the ground. So if they refuse to sit in their seats, they can occupy themselves by the magazines. </p> <p>I always pack a bag of small new toys and snacks - it doesn't have to all be new, but just something they've never seen before. The trick is to only pull out a new item when one starts getting fussy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-tips-please#post-2557748 Thu, 26 May 2016 21:20:15 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2557748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long is the flight?? We recently went on a 12 hour flight with my 3 year old, and I still put him in pull-ups for the flight even though he's been potty trained for close to a year! It's because when he has to go, he has to go RIGHT NOW. So glad we put him in pull-ups because there was always a line at the toilet in-flight, and people always seemed to take a long time. </p> <p>I think the 2 1/2 year old will be fine with an iPad - load it up with games and new shows! I would also prepare a few surprises for him to give to him in-flight, like little blind bags, maybe some coloring things, or reusable stickers/sticker pads. I think you'll have a harder time with the 9 month old... with them being so mobile and having such short attention spans. Also, lots of snacks! Lollipops, gummis, pouches, teddy grahams, etc. </p> <p>I'd babywear the 9 month old, and would still bring a stroller for the 2 1/2 year old so they can stay strapped in if needed, then gate check the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-tips-please#post-2557523 Thu, 26 May 2016 17:37:15 +0000 sunstar 2557523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I'm flying with my 2 1/2 yr old son and 9 month old son in just about 3 weeks. It seemed fine when I booked the flights, but now I'm starting to panic😬 They both have flown before and do fairly well, but I've never flown alone with them. (Also, baby was 3 mos. and so he slept the whole time.) I'm very worried about potty time for the toddler - and what if he doesn't listen to me?? Thanks in advance for all your good advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364597 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:53:47 +0000 misolee 2364597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as Daniellemybelle</p> <p>Most of the time they went through without hesitation. Once, the agent said that he would need to test one on a strip so I chose to just toss them (line was incredibly long and not worth it) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364563 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:33:15 +0000 daniellemybelle 2364563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can bring them but I've had different experiences. Sometimes they've gone through untouched. A couple times they've done the hand swipe thing. Once the guy said I would have to have a pat down to bring them on so I just said toss them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364389 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:34:23 +0000 LAZB 2364389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364361 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:54:18 +0000 lamariniere 2364361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I've never had an issue, although once the TSA person opened 2 of them... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364309 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:32:16 +0000 CRGmama 2364309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364293 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:03 +0000 Zbug 2364293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah not a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364290 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:58:08 +0000 Mrs Panda 2364290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were able to bring them on fine. No questions at all about them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364289 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:57:44 +0000 QBbride 2364289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, you can bring anything for baby. You can definitely bring pouches, even water to drink or for bottles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-pouches-on-the-plane-for-lo#post-2364281 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:44:28 +0000 LAZB 2364281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Flying tomorrow morning, can I bring a couple of pouches on the plane? Or are they considered liquids? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921910 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:31:11 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1921910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the most important thing is the cover. We have the Speck iGuy and we never have to worry about it. And this is after having 2 tablets already shattered (using a different cover). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921887 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:56:05 +0000 Mrs. D 1921887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is leaning towards the Kindle Fire as of Today, so I'm glad some bees are recommending a Kindle, thanks ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921520 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:13:07 +0000 sarac 1921520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a cheap surface rt that my daughter mostly uses. It was cheap, and I don't care if she breaks it, so it's great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920317 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:37:20 +0000 Snowybreeze 1920317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let my toddler use the Asus Transformer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920245 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:36:51 +0000 mamimami 1920245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got my son a nabi and we like it pretty well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920232 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:17:56 +0000 Mrs. D 1920232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: I'm glad my early shopping plans are helping someone else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920229 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:15:48 +0000 Jess1483 1920229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no input, but I was JUST going to ask this, so thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920226 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:13:47 +0000 blackbird 1920226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E plays with my Kindle Fire sometimes. you have to download stuff before (it works via wifi) and it only holds her attention for about 10 min, but she LOOOOVES peekaboo barn on it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920220 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:09:16 +0000 Mrs. D 1920220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even think of a Kindle, I keep thinking they're like a Kobo, and I can't see my daughter being entertained by my e-reader. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918690 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:29:44 +0000 Mamaof2 1918690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my kids have kindles - they have been dropped and still work perfectly - that said they do have a new kindle for kids that will be replaced at no charge if your child breaks it.</p> <p>We use the Kindle free time app which allows my kids to pick and choose their own things - they are all kid approved. The ones that aren't in there I can download and then put in their free time account. </p> <p>You can purchase movies and then download them so you don't need an internet connection (I did this with Frozen for DD).</p> <p>We have been super happy with them! Tons of games, videos, and apps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918676 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:12:35 +0000 78h2o 1918676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My nephew has a Kindle, I believe. My sister got one that has a break-for-any-reason warrenty and allows you to download any Amazon Prime show/movie for 30 days, I believe. I'll check with her on the details. She loves it because he always has stuff to watch, even in the car or on a plane where they don't have wifi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918594 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:27 +0000 brownie 1918594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. D: we have a bubble style cover after hubs dropped it and shattered the screen. But unlike an iPad it was relatively easy to replace the screen. So that's an added bonus.</p> <p>If you get a second gen nexus there are some neat kids covers with handles etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918591 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:55:03 +0000 Mrs. D 1918591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: thanks for your input! Does it have available a cover like an otter box? I'm afraid she'll throw it down our open staircase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918581 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:17:28 +0000 brownie 1918581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a first gen nexus. We use the Google Play app to purchase and download videos. A nice thing about the Play store is that you can rent movies (they are a bit much but totally worth it). Then those rented movies can be downloaded onto the tablet and watched for 24 hours without internet access. </p> <p>There are some apps that are not available on it that are available on iPads but so far it hasn't been an issue for us. My son has been able to go back and forth on both iOS and Android since he was 18 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918561 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:27:20 +0000 Mrs. D 1918561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This Christmas we're going on a long drive and flight to visit friends for a week in BC.<br /> We're thinking of giving our daughter her big present early so she can use it while travelling to beat the boredom.</p> <p>What tablet computer do you recommend? I don't want an ipad since it's so expensive, but the options are endless. I'm hoping to score a deal on Beyond the Rack, but don't want to grab a bad deal.</p> <p>Something I can download apps on, but don't need to access the internet to use (since we'll be in the car and on the plane).</p> <p>Suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/checking-a-car-seat-for-air-travel#post-1562582 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:24:51 +0000 looch 1562582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Totally, right? I bought it and haven't used it and don't plan to. I think I missed the opportnity to use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/checking-a-car-seat-for-air-travel#post-1562572 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:22:35 +0000 chopsuey 1562572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've traveled only with an infant seat and checked it at the gate. We stuck it in a large trash bag! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/checking-a-car-seat-for-air-travel#post-1562558 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:19:37 +0000 Modern Daisy 1562558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since we used the car seat in the stroller, we gate checked both the car seat and the stroller. If we were bringing it in addition to the stroller I totally would have curb side checked the car seat. There was no way to use it on the plane as we were flying during the holidays and all our flights were full. </p>