[blparent] travel questions for extended trip

Thu May 12 16:15:26 UTC 2011

Another thing, all car rentals, will provide you with a car seat already
buckled into the car.  I loved that idea, since I didn't have to worry about
carrying mine with me.  I didnn't feel the need to buckle her  into the
airplane like I do in a car.  
The one time and only time I took our booster, the airport lost it in
Georgia. V 

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leanne Merren
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] travel questions for extended trip

Hi Dena,
I highly recommend checking out www.travelingwithkids.com for travel 
products.  I bought a Peapod bed for our camping trips.  It's actually like 
a little tent.  It wasn't quite what I was looking for, but there may be 
other products on there.  I haven't looked in a while.  They also have 
wonderful travel toys that have come in handy for our trips.  I like to have

new toys for trips, so they are new and keep their interest longer.  I've 
gotten magnetic sets, stickers, coloring activities, magic pen books, etc.
I bet you could find shows about going on vacation among the kids' shows, 
especially shows like Caillou or other family-oriented shows.
As far as a stroller, we take our sit 'n stroll everywhere, and have never 
taken an extra stroller.  The less you have to take the better, and the sit 
'n stroll serves the purpose of both stroller and car seat so you'll be all 
set.  Unless you plan to go on a hike in the woods, I think you'll be fine.
I recommend taking some of her favorite snacks.  You'll have down time at 
the airport, and 3 yr olds are really hard to contain.  Food helps, and you 
don't want to buy it at the airport, as you probably know.  Even if she is 
potty trained, I recommend a couple changes of clothes in your carry-on 
luggage.  My kids always seem to have more accidents, either with potty or 
spills when we are flying somewhere.  I also take a harness, because she'll 
want to walk some while you are waiting in the airport, and places like that

make me nervous.  Best to get her energy out there though so maybe she'll 
rest or sit quietly on the plane.
I think that's it.  Have a great trip.!
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:40 PM
Subject: [blparent] travel questions for extended trip

> Hi Everyone:
> We'll be heading up to Toronto for a couple of weeks this summer. I have 
> traveled a lot with Elise before, but she has been smaller and less 
> mobile. Any tips from you travel veterans out there?
>
> We will be renting a condo with a washer/drier, so that will help in terms

> of the amount of clothing we'll need to transport. Some of my biggest 
> concerns are around where to have her sleep. I am thinking about getting 
> an inflatable travel bed. She could sleep with me, but I'm concerned about

> my own quality of sleep. She is a kicker/hitter.
>
> I also don't want to encourage cosleeping, as it is something we have 
> worked hard to get away from. Any recommendations for a good sleep 
> solution?
>
> Also, since she is walking all the time now, we were thinking about just 
> bringing the Sit 'n Stroll and my Ergo. Any thoughts on this? Will we need

> a better stroller? Toronto has an excellent public transit system, so our 
> time in cars will be minimal. Just the odd trip in a cab, or perhaps a 
> rental to drive out of the city to Niagara.
>
> Any other travel essentials people can think of? Things you absolutely 
> found were life savers, either with respect to toys, gear, etc.
>
> Also, any good books about going on trips? She's a great reader, and we 
> thought if she read about someone going on a vacation, that would help. 
> Videos would also work. She's not fantastic with transition/change, so 
> anything we can do to help her feel more in control would likely make our 
> lives easier.
>
> Dena
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