https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:31:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2185507 Thu, 21 May 2015 10:12:17 +0000 youboots 2185507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: I got an e book flying with baby by Meg Colin's that offers a ton of advice. We are going for 2 weeks to Oahu with an 8 month old this fall. We are going to buy a cheap/lightweight car seat just for travel and check it when we board. I don't think a rental car is a bad idea for Maui, we went for 2 weeks about 3 years ago. Unless you are going to stay close to the beach and your hotel the whole time. But there is a lot to explore.</p> <p>My sister took my nephew who was 4 months at the time to Kauai on a family trip 2 years ago. I would for sure get a beach pod. Poor guy got so much sand on him if there was any wind. A town with an umbrella did not cut it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2185484 Thu, 21 May 2015 10:04:58 +0000 catlady 2185484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no advice at all, but just wanted to say have a great time! Hawaii is my absolute favorite place in the world and if we didn't live so far away (East Coast), I would be there for every vacation. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2185376 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:21:11 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2185376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kihei is pretty far from the airport... Look at taxi rates vs. rental car, because it might be close. With a car you can drive to the store and buy diapers, food, etc, as well as go explore towns like Lahaina. We always get a car on Maui. My uncle used to live there but we still go at least every other year. Haven't been with a baby yet, but it's in the plans for next summer. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2185263 Thu, 21 May 2015 08:22:59 +0000 PawPrints 2185263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Thanks! We do have a rash guard and swim diaper, just need to get a sun hat and sunglasses. I think the place we rent will provide a sun umbrella and beach chairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2185082 Thu, 21 May 2015 03:49:00 +0000 lamariniere 2185082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Hawaii right before DS turned 1. We were on Oahu and the Big Island and rented cars the whole time. We baggage checked our car seat and gate checked our Maclaren, although, we probably could have done without the stroller. We also brought the Ergo. We stayed in a hotel on Oahu and used VRBO on the Big Island. Both provided PNPs.</p> <p>I think a Pea Pod is a good idea! She won't be able to sit, so she'll have to lay somewhere, and PeaPods offer sun protection. I would also get a big parasol. We are all very fair skinned, so we are always under a parasol at the beach in any case. Sunscreen isn't recommended under 6 months, so I would also look into getting a rash guard or a rash guard suit, plus hat and sunglasses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-hawaii-with-an-infant#post-2184635 Wed, 20 May 2015 14:19:29 +0000 PawPrints 2184635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are about to book a trip to Maui for late July, probably an Air BnB in Kihei area. I'm looking at 1-BR places where a crib will be available, though we'll probably have to rent one. The goal is a relaxing vacation where we can lie on the beach and roll with LO's schedule, drinking pina coladas when we're not changing diapers, and see some great sunsets. </p> <p>What is a good approach for hanging out with LO on the beach? She will be almost 4 months old. I plan to carry her in a Moby or mei tai to/from the condo but not sure what to put her in on the beach. We own a Pea Pod but I think those are for older babies. Any advice?</p> <p>I'd love any other random advice as well, whether about checking car seats/strollers, renting cars versus trying to book a taxi with a car seat (Kihei seems pretty walkable so I'm tempted to see if we can get away with not renting a car, but that would involve figuring out a way to get to/from airport with LO properly secured), whether to bring a PnP or what, etc. Thanks. </p>