https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 03:09:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1406264 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:29:19 +0000 lamariniere 1406264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yes, we had specific seats. Agree about the car seat, you can't fasten it to a train seat, and in the event that someone is sitting next to you on the train, you will have to keep the car seat with your luggage anyways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1406249 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:15:33 +0000 looch 1406249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: plus, with the first class tickets, you reserve a specific seat, yes? With second class, it might be a free for all, which you don't want, lol.</p> <p>If you're travelling by train, I'd skip the car seat, honestly. There's no place to secure it on a train anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1406247 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:14:39 +0000 OldEnglandMama 1406247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my goodness you ladies are amazing :) </p> <p>@looch: Yes ICE is a train, it's the fast intercity vs local slow train. </p> <p>Snap 'n' Go sounds like a good idea (@BKCaribBaby: we also have the Chicco Keyfit version - glad to hear it worked for you!) Family might be ok with baby wearing but then again, they might not - or baby might not be ok I guess. This would give a familiar option and could be used to wheel bags etc as @Foodnerd81: suggested. </p> <p>I never thought of asking the hotel if they have a crib - great idea. </p> <p>I plan on EBF, and may need to pump at the conference. (No schedule yet so it's hard to tell). But from what I understand Goettingen is a small walkable city so it's possible baby could be brought to me. </p> <p>Loads of good ideas and food for thought here. Thank you again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1406206 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:38:59 +0000 mjane 1406206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Def use a hotel crib! We traveled a lot with our baby when she was this age and we did snap n go + carseat + ergo! She was a bassinet baby but adjusted to the travel crib no problem. </p> <p>I also recommend a really lightweight diaper bag--it was around this age, when we started traveling, that we ditched the nice but heavy diaper bag we used early on and just used a canvas tote with pockets &amp; the skip hop changing station thing. Saved my back. </p> <p>Request the bassinet seats from the airline when you make the reservation (if possible; some airlines you can't request til you check in). Even if your baby won't sleep in the plane bassinets, it gives you a little extra space. We flew a lot at 3/4/5 months and it was really much easier than I thought--she slept a lot and nursed the rest of the time. </p> <p>A thought about the snap no go/carseat: if you are traveling alone (even if you're not, really), is is key to keep stuff at a minimum. I don't know anything about the city, but if your baby likes being worn and there's solid public transit, consider leaving the carseat at home and giving your family member a heads up that wearing the baby is on the agenda (if they would be cool with that). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1406166 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:28:23 +0000 lamariniere 1406166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@OldEnglandMama: also, try to travel 1st class on the ICE if possible, it will be less chaotic and be more comfortable. We took the ICE 1st class from Vienna to Munich last summer with our toddler and it was great and not much more expensive than regular tickets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1404274 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:31:00 +0000 lamariniere 1404274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whoa, do not attempt to take baby + suitcases + diaper bag + stroller + baby bed on the train if you are alone. That will just be a nightmare. Use the hotel crib, we have never had any problems with them. </p> <p>As for whether or not to bring the stroller, I would say bring one (plus the ergo). If you are traveling mostly alone, you are not going to want to baby wear the entire time, you will also need to pee at some point! Also, when your family members are taking care of LO, they may be more comfortable with a stroller than wearing the baby. </p> <p>Pack as lightly as possible: one suitcase for you and baby together, one diaper bag with your essentials in it too, one ergo, one stroller. </p> <p>Another point to consider, how do you plan on feeding the baby? Are you planning to EBF? Will you need to pump while at the conference or can the caregiver bring baby to you for feeds? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1404217 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:17:23 +0000 Rockies11 1404217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have until June, I wouldn't get anything at all now, and see what you use and what your LO likes before deciding. We travel a lot with our LO and everything that I thought would be useful when I was pregnant I never ended up using. When we travel with LO, I co-sleep, wear her in an Ergo, don't bring any gear and only pack clothes and a single toy. I had purchased a bunch of things like a travel crib, a stroller for all-terrain, a snap and go, etc. and I didn't use any of it! I find it way easier to pack light and babywear. Most of the time we don't even travel with the carseat because she hated it and we only travel to cities so we take transit everywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1404122 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:57:40 +0000 looch 1404122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry for not knowing, is the ICE a train? I've only been to Frankfurt once, pre kids.</p> <p>I'd also cosleep, but I could see how that could be annoying for naps if someone else has to put the baby down. I've packed a really basic pack and play in my big suitcase, it's possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1403984 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:33:27 +0000 wheres_c 1403984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I fourth the snap and go and infant seat. I traveled back to the UK solo when LO was 4 months. Foodnerd said exactly everything that I wanted to say.<br /> Also, random strangers were so helpful on the underground and carried my stroller while I carried LO and my bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1403117 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:03:51 +0000 Foodnerd81 1403117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second (third?) the infant seat and snap and go recommendation. It's easy enough to fold up and check at the airport, and you will need the car seat anyway to get to and from the airport. We flew cross country with LO when she was almost 5 months old and that's what we did. One recommendation, if you are flying alone-- if you are using a bag to check the car seat and snap and go, make sure it's easy to get them into the bag, and practice at home first. DH thought I was crazy, but it turns out it was really tough to fit everything into the bag we brought (giant garbage bag because we are classy). </p> <p>If you are staying in a hotel, I would check if they have a crib or pack and play you can use, rather than bringing your own, but bring your own sheets so they smell like home and you don't have to worry about what detergent they use or anything. It's hard to know what your LO's sleep will be like, though. At 4 months C was sleeping in her crib, so the pack and play wasn't really any different, but if she had been still in a bassinet or rock and play it would have been a difficult adjustment. </p> <p>And LO and I both like babywearing, so it was easier to have her in the carrier in the airport than in the stroller, but we used the stroller for our bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1403056 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:51:00 +0000 OldEnglandMama 1403056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great! Thanks for the tips ladies. Very much appreciated :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1403036 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:43:47 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1403036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We traveled when LO was that old. I really liked baby wearing through the airport. It kept my hands free and helped with maneuvering with luggage and through security.</p> <p>We had a lightweight travel crib and that worked with us although we did do some co-sleeping as well since her sleep was a little jacked then. Our travel crib is the Baby Bjorn Travelcrib Lite 2 (or something like that). </p> <p>We used a Snap N Go type thing with her car seat (Chicco Key fit) and that was our stroller. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1402957 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:20:57 +0000 Rubies 1402957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got back from vacation with my baby who is almost 4 months old.</p> <p>Are you staying in a hotel? I co-slept with the baby...The double bed was large enough for both of us to sleep comfortably.</p> <p>We brought her infant seat to use with her snap and go. A stroller of some sort is very helpful especially if you're working - your caregiver can take your baby out for a walk or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-advice-tips-and-equipment-45-month-old#post-1402908 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:08:30 +0000 OldEnglandMama 1402908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help!</p> <p>I just found out I will need to travel to a conference in Germany for work in mid-June. (Awesome , never been to Goettingen, only just started this job in October so it's nice to be asked, but...)</p> <p>LO number 1 is due any day now. They will be ~4 months old at the time. DH is a medical student and will be on surgery rotations then (ie very long hours with zero flexibility). My boss is fine with me taking baby with me, and one of my UK family members will take the train/fly over and take care of baby while I work. So it's doable...right?!</p> <p>What do I need to make this as easy as possible? Should I invest in a lightweight travel crib and get them used to it beforehand? (Any recommendations?) What would make the flight as easy as possible? (I will fly direct Boston-Frankfurt, then take the ICE from there.) Should I try and baby wear or bring a stroller? </p> <p>Oh hive of great wisdom stop me panicking.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078725 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:27:27 +0000 Candy_nee 1078725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How was it gate checking your stroller? I'm afraid that the airline (Southwest) will damage it. We only have our nice one so I don't want it ruined! But, we don't wear him often, so I'm afraid he will get fussy in it.<br /> It's a 10 am flight, so it's good to hear that's a great time to fly with a LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078703 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:22:21 +0000 chrispygal 1078703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew with my daughter at 8.5 months and it was a lot easier than I thought. The best advice I can give is "less is more". It's a lot to lug the extra stuff through the airport in addition to your LO. So bring a binky, toy or two, a bottle, etc but that short of a flight will go quickly.</p> <p>Getting through security wasn't bad. We used a stroller but a carrier would have been fine as well. I think it will be even easier for you as they are less mobile at 6 months. So pack (and check) as much as you can and have fun. I was surprised how easy it was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078685 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:18:49 +0000 mrsjyw 1078685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we flew for the first time with ds at 8 months and he did really well! (1/5-2 hour flights) </p> <p>we bought him a few new toys, had snacks for him, but he fell asleep on the way up (nursing) and didn't wake until descend. which was short enough to keep him occupied. </p> <p>there were 18 infants of all ages on the flight to our destination and they ALL did really well. i think the key was timing (10am flight). </p> <p>we brought our stroller (gate checked) and brought our beco (never used it)... it was nice to sit him in the stroller while we ate bfast etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-with-a-6ish-month-old-tipshelp#post-1078664 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:15:02 +0000 Candy_nee 1078664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Next week, DH and I are traveling with DS. He will turn 6 months the day we get back. We've taken several long car rides with him, but have never flown with him. Any tips on how to make a flight easier with a LO? It's a super short flight, just over an hour. We plan on checking our carseat/base. We're unsure if we want to bring our stroller or just wear him in the airport. Thankfully my parents (who we are visiting) will have a PnP for him.<br /> Any tips or advice are MUCH appreciated! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653399 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:42:45 +0000 wheres_c 653399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You also have to be careful because its 10% of full fare for that class, not the discounted fare.<br /> I just paid $200 for LO's flight to England. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653388 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:36:43 +0000 sunny 653388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, for international flights, you'll typically have to pay 10% of the adult fare + taxes (e.g. Sept 11th security fee, US immigrations user fee, etc.).</p> <p>For domestic flights (including US-Canada), lap infants are free. Though I can't remember if the taxes are extra or not.</p> <p>Each airline has different policies around whether or not you can check your carseat AND stroller, or just one item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653289 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:46:17 +0000 Ree723 653289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: definitely a good idea! I called BA about eight times before our trip just to make sure we had the bassinet! On one of the legs of our flight, they somehow stuffed it up so they upgraded us to premium economy so we could have the bulkhead AND additional leg room - bonus! Hoping for the same good luck for you! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653283 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:43:04 +0000 shopaholic 653283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: Thanks for the tips. I did request the bassinet &amp; bulkhead seats on the phone today when I called in and paid for her ticket too. I figure I'll call the month before, the month of, and the week of our trip too. It can't hurt, except for the long wait times on hold! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653265 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:27:25 +0000 Ree723 653265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, 10% of the fare + taxes is standard across the board for lap infants flying internationally. It does suck but that's the way it is.</p> <p>As for the bulkhead and bassinet, I've always called the airline several weeks before our flight and have been able to secure them no problem. I've always heard it's essential to call ahead to get those seats and that's what worked for us. We flew Qantas, British Airways, and American on our flights. For BA and Qantas, you normally have to pay to select your seats ahead of time, but if you are travelling with an infant, you're allowed to select your seat early free of charge.</p> <p>I'd call the airline back and request the bassinet seat now. I think if you wait until you get to the airport, it's too late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653234 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:04:03 +0000 shopaholic 653234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seriously seems like a way to get more $ out of you for really nothing extra from the airline. argh! </p> <p>@zippylef: NOT cool on the bulkhead row that you encountered! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653227 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:59:50 +0000 betsyboop 653227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, we had to pay almost $500 to add LO to our ticket as a lap passenger. Crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-653216 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:55:57 +0000 pinkcupcake 653216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, paid a % on the intl flight I took with lo. Sucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-652681 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:17:33 +0000 tysonja 652681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, flying international lap infants pay 10%. however, canada to USA doesn't count. phew! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-652672 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:13:33 +0000 Maysprout 652672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, when we flew international we were charged 10% of adult ticket for her to be a lap-seat baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-652658 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:59:33 +0000 T-Mom 652658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we were charged a percentage for lap child when flying internationally. I think it is standard? At least for Singapore air and EVA. Bulkhead was a blessing and a curse . No underseat storage was a pain. But the extra room to let DD walk around was great. She even slept on the floor on blankets. However... I was so jealous if ppl who had purchased a separate seat for their toddler. The extra seat helped so much and it looked so much more comfortable. Maybe with your small baby this wouldn't be an issue but we had a 20 month old and man it was rough. I also got rejected for a bassinet at the gate. I had requested it over the phone. They took one look at her and said she was way too tall, even though she was within weight limits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lap-seat-infant-ticket-amp-bulkheadbassinet#post-652631 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:42:59 +0000 oliviaoblivia 652631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of a lap baby getting charged for a ticket! I hope other moms chime in.<br /> We're flying to the states next week and I didn't have to pay extra for LO, but Canada/USA flights are probably different. </p>