Where to go with an infant?
Jun 11th, 2016, 06:07 AM
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Where to go with an infant?
My husband and I recently had our first child and we are thinking about taking a trip and bringing her along when she's about nine months. Does anyone have any suggestions for cities or countries that may be the best option to travel to with an infant? We are in the US, but not opposed to taking her overseas.
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Jun 12th, 2016, 09:20 AM
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What exactly are your concerns? You can bring a 9 months old child to just about any city/town in any country. At that age, the child won't be able to tell one city/country/location from another and probably will not have any recollection of the trip. Quite honestly, there are no cities/towns that are geared specifically for children that age.
Logistically, you as the parent will encounter the same "obstacles" that you would if you traveled to a city/own near where you lived. You will have to care for the child and tend to her needs just as you would back home. You will be your child's main source of "entertainment & care".
When traveling with an infant you should be aware of how your child might react when cooped up in a car, plane or train for long periods. Consider making shorter trips at first until the child gets use to the demands of travel. Make sure you bring along an approved child restraint seat as you you won't find them on aircrafts and and trains and they may not be readily available from some rental car companies or on other public transportation. Regarding flying, it's not a good idea to keep the child on your lap instead of purchasing them a seat. The plane may feel like it is not moving but it is traveling at over 350 mile per hour. You won't let them ride in a car going 30 mph without using a child's restraining seat so why would you let them go without one in a plane going more 10X's that speed?
Use good old common sense when traveling and be aware of how you and your child interact with others around them.
Logistically, you as the parent will encounter the same "obstacles" that you would if you traveled to a city/own near where you lived. You will have to care for the child and tend to her needs just as you would back home. You will be your child's main source of "entertainment & care".
When traveling with an infant you should be aware of how your child might react when cooped up in a car, plane or train for long periods. Consider making shorter trips at first until the child gets use to the demands of travel. Make sure you bring along an approved child restraint seat as you you won't find them on aircrafts and and trains and they may not be readily available from some rental car companies or on other public transportation. Regarding flying, it's not a good idea to keep the child on your lap instead of purchasing them a seat. The plane may feel like it is not moving but it is traveling at over 350 mile per hour. You won't let them ride in a car going 30 mph without using a child's restraining seat so why would you let them go without one in a plane going more 10X's that speed?
Use good old common sense when traveling and be aware of how you and your child interact with others around them.
Jun 13th, 2016, 05:13 AM
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Why not take a road trip? You have much more control over your travel environment.
<i>Use good old common sense when traveling and be aware of how you and your child interact with others around them.</i>
Translation: nobody likes a screaming baby on a 3+ hour flight.
<i>Use good old common sense when traveling and be aware of how you and your child interact with others around them.</i>
Translation: nobody likes a screaming baby on a 3+ hour flight.
Jun 13th, 2016, 10:56 PM
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I was also looking at Hawaii, which is our second choice, and since we're not paying for the room, it's well within our budget. We wouldn't be able to afford it if we had to pay for a room! My concerns with Hawaii are which island would be best to stay on, and also island hopping, and how much we would plan to spend on that, and also renting a car there. I haven't researched it much yet, but from what I've seen so far, it looks like a wonderful place to visit.
Jun 14th, 2016, 08:52 AM
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<My concerns with Hawaii are which island would be best to stay on, and also island hopping, and how much we would plan to spend on that, and also renting a car there.>
Hawaii IS a wonderful place to visit. Depending on how long your trip is, it's fine (easier really) to just pick one island and stay there. "Island hopping" takes time and money and isn't really what I'd recommend for a 1st trip you don't have to spend anything on it.
Yes you would want a car rental on any other island than Oahu (but staying in Honolulu/Waikiki you can get around on the excellent public transportation system, walking, taxis, shuttles).
Hawaii IS a wonderful place to visit. Depending on how long your trip is, it's fine (easier really) to just pick one island and stay there. "Island hopping" takes time and money and isn't really what I'd recommend for a 1st trip you don't have to spend anything on it.
Yes you would want a car rental on any other island than Oahu (but staying in Honolulu/Waikiki you can get around on the excellent public transportation system, walking, taxis, shuttles).
