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About Mamma Mia: One day, I realized my adventures and experiences in motherhood were just too entertaining not to share. Hence the birth of Mamma Mia. Laugh with me, cry with me, learn with me, but keep reading. I promise it will be worth your time.
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"I want to be an elephant when I grow up. Not a real one. Just someone who dresses up like an elephant."
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Friday, January 8, 2010 |
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| Traveling Toddler Style |
 Mia first "earned her wings" at three months of age. Planes, trains, automobiles you name it, we've done it. When traveling with a small child you have to be prepared to know that pretty much no one who boards a plane is going to voluntarily choose to sit by you. Never will you hear, "Oooh Can I sit by the small child... they are so cute on planes."
Arriving home from our most recent trip to PA, I realized that Mia is a darn good travel partner. We were delayed, stuck on the tarmac for over an hour, delayed again and experienced major tubulance. Let's just say she gets it. I attribute her behavior to the fact that I never stopped traveling because I was afraid of the journey with child.
For most, myself included, the thought of being confined with a group of people and your screaming child with no exit in site is pretty much torture. But, like I said in a previous post about taking your kids out to eat, you will get through it and in the long run you'll be all the happier.
What to take...
Don't load up with too many items or your carry on bag will bestow great misery upon you. I know because I've done it. Think about the items you would take with you regardless and figure out how to make them kid friendly... download some kid-friendly apps to your iPhone or bring along headphones and utilize the free XM radio. Simple is good. Our mini DVD player, which we purchased for around $75 has a perfect battery life of about four hours. It really is mini.
Plane Travel Tips
- If you are traveling alone, I'd advise against bringing the carseat on board. Check it. I watch parents struggle miserably with carseats every time I fly. I never lugged one around and travel life has been good.
- Check your stroller at the gate not at the baggage check. The stroller will serve as an extra hand to carry items.
- Check out an airport's website before your trip. Some airports, like the Pittsburgh Airport, have a kids area where they can run around and play freely.
- Sprite is a treat in our house. Flying means Mia gets to enjoy Sprite. It's a special time and it gives her something to look forward to. Seriously, sad I know, but it works.
- If your child is under two, take advantage. Most airlines let babies fly free up till two.
- If your child is over two, sign them up for a frequent flyer number with the airlines you fly with. Why shouldn't your tot earn frequent flyer points?
For more tips check out www.flyingwithkids.com. |
posted by Mamma Mia @ 4:14 PM   |
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