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Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by Roxana

Roxana — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:27:51 +0000

Hi,
Thank you so much for your article. I think it’s full of good advices. On april, I’ll be traveling with my 15 months old son to Costa Rica (he will be 18 months by then) by myself. I’m terrified, because he’s a non stop machine. Even when we take a short flight, it’s very hard to keep him entertained.
Would you please give me any other advice? He has a lot of energy and gets bored very quick.
Thank you,
Roxana.

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by Cass

Cass — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:17:29 +0000

Thanks you sooo much for writing this up! !! I’m going to be traveling for a 14hr flight with my 18 month old alone. I’ve done it when she was 3 months old. but I really don’t know how to plan or expect since she is much bigger now and wont fit in bassinet. I’ve learned so much from reading this and now I can plan better. thank you so so very much! !

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:44:55 +0000

great article!!

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by Drpatel

Drpatel — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:00:24 +0000

I second dawn..can you please tell me what bags you got from Costco?

Comment on Breast-feeding babies at the office by anonymous bittorrent

anonymous bittorrent — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:38:42 +0000

Good post. I am going through some of these issues as well.
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Oppo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:29:34 +0000

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Comment on Breast-feeding babies at the office by PJ McDaniel

PJ McDaniel — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:13:02 +0000

The new trend in my neighborhood is that mom’s, after their maternity leave is up, alter their work schedule aka put in 4 x 10 hr. days, leaving 3 days a week to be home with baby. Then there’s another trend…..

G’ma, or the nanny, literally goes to work with the new mother so that the baby can nurse “on damand.” This is terribly important for babies who simply will not take a bottle. (extended leave and disability/unemployment benefits may also be available if the baby absolutely prefers the breast.)

Even mom’s who don’t work in an office can negotiate this with their boss as long as the breastfeeding breaks aren’t “paid.” It is my hope that breastfeeding moms will be put on salary during this crutial time as long as their logged work hours remain adequate. Seriously, breastfeeding doesn’t last for ever so there’s no long term risk for the company. It may even be a selling tool for top qualified workers who may want to apply.

How it works:
During conference calls etc… G’ma watches the little one while mom is in the conference room / on a conference call etc… then mom and baby are reunited for the next feeding. Mom and G’ma bring their lap tops are both able to ck email and get some work done while baby sleeps. It matters not whether mom is part of the housekeeping crew at a hotel, or if she is the haridresser to the stars. This can work well for moms and babies up to 2+ years old. Babies, Infants, and Toddlers generally sleep a good portion of the day so, with a lay-down stroller or Moses Basket, nap time is also a portable event. Not only does this keep the babies from being plopped in front of a TV all day (thereby stunting their verbal and other skills) it allows for better bonding time during the first year or two. They learn how to behave in different environments and don’t have the anxiety that some home bound babies develop. Older babies may need to go for a walk once they’re up from their nap & feeding time is over, but that’s what the Nanny / G’ma is for. This is beneficial for all of them.

Some businesses are considering alloting a certain amount of office space for a co-op type day care with just this type of set up in mind. “Bring your own Nanny” could be the next best thing to staying home.

There are plenty of independent “empty nest” moms (G’mas) who are retired / semi retired and simply don’t mind putting their time to good use, for a good cause. What better cause than to promote breastfeeding and providing the closeness that even busy mom’s need with their babies!

For more information on how this is being done, email me at miramarartsassociation@gmail.com.
PJ

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by M

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:30:35 +0000

Everything else I’ve read says DEFINATELY take a carseat for your children- that recently a plane crashed and the only survivor was a 3 year old strapped into her carseat.

Families have been kicked off of planes when their toddlers repeatedly unbuckle their seatbelts, or refuse to stay on their parents laps while the plane is is on the runway getting ready to take off.

All of your other advice seemed great, but I think children should be buckled in to their own carseats on planes.

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:19:41 +0000

Great tips — very down-to-earth. As mentioned before, the link to the awesome bags from Costco no longer works; could you please tell what they are? Thanks!

Comment on Sanity on a plane with your baby/toddler/preschooler: Do’s and Don’ts from a frequent flying family by momof6

momof6 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:00:28 +0000

Great article. I am a mom of six kids ranging in age from 8 to 4 months and I can tell you I felt much the same as you when I had two kids aged 2 and 4 and I also got lots of positive feedback from flight attendants and fellow passenger. Let me just tell you this, as your kids grow up and if your family grows you cannot control EVERYTHING just through planning and light packing (2 bags for 8 people would just not work!!!!!). I am sure that you will in the future have an experience where your children’s behavior on board is less than perfect and that is fine. Just as when they don’t behave you feel embarrassed and wish people didn’t judge you, don’t feel completely smug when they do act appropriately! Your children are their own people who do choose their own actions – if they choose to behave THANK THEM they are the ones who deserve the most positive feedback! Best of luck!