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Traveling with a Newborn
Has anyone traveled by plane with an 1 month old during the winter? If so what would be some tips? My family is giving me a hard time about traveling with my newborn to my husband's PIR next week. My husband hasn't seen the baby and it is our first child. I plan on leaving the baby with my mom at the hotel and bringing my husband back to the room. We are from the south and I understand that Chicago weather is colder than our cold, but my husband has already missed the birth and his first month of life and is looking forward to spending time with his son next week.
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Permalink Reply by BlessedOne on
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Thank you so much for your insight. It helps a lot!
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Permalink Reply by belovedbyHim on
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I didn't travel to GL but I did travel with my sailor when he was a month old. Layers are key. See if you can find a sleep sack at a second hand shop nearby to bundle your baby in to save costs. If your infant is nursing then nurse when taking off and landing and consider taking him to PIR, You may find you need to nurse during the time you are gone! Make sure you drink enough water and ask folks not to touch but otherwise you should be good. If you have a baby wrap or other wearable carrier that will make getting on and off the plane easier since you will have enough other stuff filling your hands! It is also nice since your baby isn't in a car seat or seatbelt to wear baby in case of turbulence. Take baby and enjoy. Your sailor has waited long enough to meet his son...Don't make him wait a minute longer!! (PS... You can get some really sweet photos of him meeting in the hall for the first time. Let the Public Affairs Office know and they may even take some pro shots for you if you decide to bring baby.) Oh and we heard several kids/ babies at our sailors PIR so don't worry about that!!
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I really wanted to take him to PIR but I will make a decision once we get there. Thanks for sharing.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa K on
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I work for Delta. We see babies all the time. As said before, bundle him up and all will be fine. If you get stuck somewhere, push hard for the airline to get you a hotel room since you can't sleep with a newborn in the airport.
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Thank you! Luckily we have a straight flight.
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Sorry if I sound snotty but what are these family members suggesting you do with your newborn??? It's not a dog that can be left with a neighbor or at a kennel??? This is your SON! If you are gone a week that is 1/4 of his LIFE! Way to long to leave such a little one! Of course you should take him. It may be challenging at times but so is life! Yes it is colder than cold but you don't stay outside long and you bundle up. They do have babies in Chicago!! You'll be just fine! Oh and let your hotel know you need a crib unless you just want to make a bed in one of the dresser drawers. (Don't laugh....It works well.. Just the right size!!)
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OMG!!!! I needed that!!! But how do you know the dresser drawers work well?!? ☺
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My Grandmother's house was crowded and the crib had been dismantled years earlier. I was in town for a funeral (My grandpa) and I had to share the bed with my sister (unmarried at the time). I wasn't comfortable co-sleeping with the baby and her. My grandmother pulled out the bottom drawer of a dresser and we put towels on the bottom to cushion it then laid a blanket inside to cover the sides and my son slept quite happily in there. The drawer was a little narrower than the bassinet he slept in at home but otherwise it worked quite well! Needs must! If Moses can sleep in a basket my son can sleep in a drawer!
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Thanks for the advice!!
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Permalink Reply by rgmac4 on
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I traveled with a 2 yr old and a 2 month old to California on a plane and everything worked out. I live in the Midwest where it gets Chicago cold and my kids are just fine, layer is key like the others have said and I think if you didn't take him your hubby would just be heartbroken.... There will be 100's of mothers at PIR that I'm sure would be willing to lend a hand to a struggling new mother on PIR day if you choose to bring him! Enjoy your time with your hubby and new baby as a family for the 1st time!
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Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on
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Layers, a blanket and I would recommend a snuggle sack for the plane ride and PIR. Being close to you will be a comfort and hearing your heartbeat will be soothing. If you can time a bottle to feed at take off--do. If not, a pacifier works well too. That helps with the pressure changes as the plane climbs and with the noise and new sounds at PIR; it can help prevent or lessen any crying. A distraction may be nice to have too if needed. At this age something that is red,black and white is great (not only from a developmental stand point, but they are the only colors they see right now (until 6 months). Those colors stimulate the brain functions and cognitive skills (even at this age)--holds their attention.
From one Mom to another, ignore your family. You know what's best for you and your family. Plus papa needs to meet and bond this bundle of joy! Times together as a military family are few and far between (I'm learning that now) so cherish all the time you can together as a family. You can handle it and with your Mom along, you have an experienced hand to help out and also to give you a little alone time with papa. :) Enjoy this together as a new family. You won't regret it. Hooyah!
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Thank you!!! We are goimg and can't wait until hubby sees him for the first time
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