UO Thursday

BarefootContessa

LoisLayn23 said:

BarefootContessa said:

I have already purchased Ds's winter coat. It is large and puffy. I will not put it on him for car rides, but we walk him to/from daycare each day, and therefore found it to be a necessary purchase. I've yet to figure out how I'm going to do the whole car thing. I guess just lots of layers/blankets?

Preheat the car. Put jacket on. Walk to car. Take Jacket off. Put in carseat. Give blanket.

I get that, obviously. I just mean you can't preheat your car all of the time like when you're running errands, etc. 

I guess I need to resign to the fact that it's just going to take a lot longer to get in and out of the car for stuff. 

Flamingemu

Flamingemu said:

Most financial advisors/car salesmen/real estate agents/people whose job is solely commission-based make me uncomfortable. High-pressure sales make me totally shut down for some reason. I'm probably in the wrong industry.

I used to make commission off of the insurance policies I sold and it was so awkward. I also hate high pressure sales, so I didn't, but that also meant I lost out on some revenue.

Don't even get me fucking started on agents selling people Humana plans. Preying on the elderly who don't know.

My agency didn't do health insurance - that is an area I could never sell for.

miss50

Holly_1007 said:

I think people traveling with children should be allowed to board (planes, trains, boats etc) first, or right after handicapped. I'm very surprised so many airlines are doing away with this. Makes me not want to travel. eta. typo. cell phone keyboard yo

Completely disagree. They should board last. Keeping a kid in a seat longer than necessary is not a situation I want to deal with EVER.

Nita2603

LoisLayn23 said:

BarefootContessa said:

I have already purchased Ds's winter coat. It is large and puffy. I will not put it on him for car rides, but we walk him to/from daycare each day, and therefore found it to be a necessary purchase. I've yet to figure out how I'm going to do the whole car thing. I guess just lots of layers/blankets?

Preheat the car. Put jacket on. Walk to car. Take Jacket off. Put in carseat. Give blanket.

And we do that for most trips. However, at -40, I'll not take the jacket off at any point in time if we have to run errants and have multiple stops along the way.

We can preheat at home no problem - once I am out of the car at a store or something, that doesn't work any more. I will avoid the winter jacket if I can, but it is not always doable. And frankly, I am ok with that.

Nita2603

IndigoVader said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Nita2603

mrssqueegy said:

Nita2603 said:

BettyandCo said:

mrssqueegy said:

My kid is going to wear a big winter jacket in his carseat this winter.  I guess that is more of a FFFC than a UO.

Why?

My kid will too.
The short answer to why is 'Canada'.

Yup, exactly.  There is no way I am carrying my kid around without a jacket on in the cold.


We really tried this last with Alastair last year...nope. Doesn't work. As long as we were still in the bucketseat, it worked out ok, but after that? No.
And now with two kids who are mobile, it's not doable.

BillyMollyEmmy

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Hyaline

BillyMollyEmmy said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

OMG I hate that feeling!  When your boogers start adhering to each other in your nostrils.  

Northern Midwesterner here.  My kid is getting a squishable coat and wearing it in the carseat for errands.  I'll do this crazy thing called "properly adjusting my carset straps" and all will be well.

Nita2603

Hyaline said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL


I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 


OMG I hate that feeling!  When your boogers start adhering to each other in your nostrils.  

Northern Midwesterner here.  My kid is getting a squishable coat and wearing it in the carseat for errands.  I'll do this crazy thing called "properly adjusting my carset straps" and all will be well.

@Hyaline said it much better than I ever could. Like usual.

Nita2603

BillyMollyEmmy said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL


I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Worst feeling ever. Or frost on your eyelashes.
Walking the dog in January is so much fun. I guess I really do love her.

Nita2603

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.



Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I cried the first winter over here. Often.

hmp1

People flying with kids should always check their bags. There is no reason for a roller bag to take up space in the overhead and I am forced to gate check my laptop travel bag while on a business trip. Diaper bag (and pump bag if you are on a longer flight and need to pump during it) are all you need to carry on and it should fit under your seat. 

I like to board last with a child even when flying without DH. Backpack on my back, baby on my hip, car seat in my other hand. It's not hard. I haven't flown with both kids by myself so having 2 car seats to install with 2 kids in tow would make me board first.

 

BillyMollyEmmy

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Worst feeling ever. Or frost on your eyelashes. Walking the dog in January is so much fun. I guess I really do love her.

Or taking a breathe in and coughing because your lungs freak the eff out.

Nita2603

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Worst feeling ever. Or frost on your eyelashes.
Walking the dog in January is so much fun. I guess I really do love her.


Or taking a breathe in and coughing because your lungs freak the eff out.

Yep. Honestly, my first Winter here..I cried because it was so cold. Often.

Where are you again?

MeatballEsq

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

AlinnJo

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

BillyMollyEmmy

Nita2603 said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Worst feeling ever. Or frost on your eyelashes. Walking the dog in January is so much fun. I guess I really do love her.

Or taking a breathe in and coughing because your lungs freak the eff out.

Yep. Honestly, my first Winter here..I cried because it was so cold. Often. Where are you again?

Ontario! I would not want to be in Manitoba. Yikes. 

BillyMollyEmmy

BillyMollyEmmy said:

Nita2603 said:

Nita2603 said:

IndigoVader said:

Nita2603 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said

I live in Canada and I will probably layer DD with an undershirt, shirt and sweater with mittens and a warm hat and then run her out to the car and cover her in a warm blanket. 
I say that now though, because it's only October and it's about to get nasty cold. Probably by January I am going to be saying "eff it" because it's -20. 

Fuck me, there goes my plans for moving to Canada

And -20 is not even that bad.

Not to you, you're cool like that. Anything below 50 kills me. Ohhhh my aching bonessss...LOLOL

I have felt the inside of my nose freeze up before. LOL. No joke. 

Worst feeling ever. Or frost on your eyelashes. Walking the dog in January is so much fun. I guess I really do love her.

Or taking a breathe in and coughing because your lungs freak the eff out.

Yep. Honestly, my first Winter here..I cried because it was so cold. Often. Where are you again?

Ontario! I would not want to be in Manitoba. Yikes. 

Not that I know you're from manitoba, I just mean in general.... they call it Winterpeg for a reason haha

hmp1

AlinnJo said:

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

Nita2603

I am in Ontario as well. The prairies...nope. I am cold enough as it is.

MeatballEsq

hmp1 said:

AlinnJo said:

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

Makes complete sense! I had just never seen it or really thought about it. I'm not sure I would pay for the extra seat for the convenience, but if I could get the free seat, for sure. 

AlinnJo

hmp1 said:

AlinnJo said:

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

We have never brought her car seat with us so we've never had the chance to use it. We've only gotten a free seat once on one leg of our trip. You must be luckier than I am!

hmp1

AlinnJo said:

hmp1 said:

AlinnJo said:

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

We have never brought her car seat with us so we've never had the chance to use it. We've only gotten a free seat once on one leg of our trip. You must be luckier than I am!

We always rent a car when we fly and I'm not going to use a rented car seat.

An UO for my DH: he hates when people come to visit and don't rent a car so we make sure we always rent a car even if we are staying with friends/family.

AlinnJo

We've had a chartered bus twice and we used my sisters seat the other time. One of our trips in November will be the first time we are renting a car and taking the seat. I haven't decided what we are doing with it yet. Do you install it RF or FF on the plane? @hmp1

MommaP12

Here is my UO.  I'm not a fan of my Ergo!  I can't figure out how to put it on so that DD is on my hip.  I don't like that she can't face outward - she wants to see what is going on.  I got it cheaper on Mambargains but honestly don't see myself using it.  I tried to figure out the side setting and gave up and got out the Bjorn that we used with DS which took me 2 seconds to put on and she got to face outward and watch DS play soccer.  Maybe I need to find a video about how to use the Ergo on the side setting...but ain't nobody got time for dat!

I too frickin LURVE Christmas!  I don't want it to start in August, but once we reach the 100 days until Christmas mark I am so excited.  I also LOVE all the cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, ABC Family channel, etc.  

MommaP12

AlinnJo said:

tonir319 said:

I guess this is a FFFC, but I never knew you used car seats on an airplane. I haven't flown with DS, so I haven't had to deal wiht it yet, but i've never seen any other kids on a plane in a carseat. I always thought people checked the car seats with the luggage. 

I also don't know anyone that uses a car seat on the plane nor have I ever seen a kid in one on a plane. And I have flown quite a bit. We have quite a few trips coming up and LO will be in our laps.

This.  Never seen it and didn't do it with DS when he was under 2.  He sat in our lap, we walked the aisles with him, then he passed out.  

hmp1

AlinnJo said:

We've had a chartered bus twice and we used my sisters seat the other time. One of our trips in November will be the first time we are renting a car and taking the seat. I haven't decided what we are doing with it yet. Do you install it RF or FF on the plane? @hmp1

I did ff because I didn't want to be a complete ass to the person in front of us. I never recline my seat because I feel like it is rude to take up the little space people already have, but I'm also not going to completely deny that ability to the person in front of us.

BillyMollyEmmy

MommaP12 said:

Here is my UO.  I'm not a fan of my Ergo!  I can't figure out how to put it on so that DD is on my hip.  I don't like that she can't face outward - she wants to see what is going on.  I got it cheaper on Mambargains but honestly don't see myself using it.  I tried to figure out the side setting and gave up and got out the Bjorn that we used with DS which took me 2 seconds to put on and she got to face outward and watch DS play soccer.  Maybe I need to find a video about how to use the Ergo on the side setting...but ain't nobody got time for dat!

I too frickin LURVE Christmas!  I don't want it to start in August, but once we reach the 100 days until Christmas mark I am so excited.  I also LOVE all the cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, ABC Family channel, etc.  

The hip carry with the Ergo can be a little bit of a challenge at first, but it's really nice once you learn how to do it! Aubrie and I walk to playgroup with her on my hip. She likes to have her arm around my neck and play with my hair while she happily points at things and babbles away. Sometimes it can be a little tricky to get them in and out by yourself though. Have you watched the YouTube instructional videos?

MommaP12

BillyMollyEmmy said:

MommaP12 said:

Here is my UO.  I'm not a fan of my Ergo!  I can't figure out how to put it on so that DD is on my hip.  I don't like that she can't face outward - she wants to see what is going on.  I got it cheaper on Mambargains but honestly don't see myself using it.  I tried to figure out the side setting and gave up and got out the Bjorn that we used with DS which took me 2 seconds to put on and she got to face outward and watch DS play soccer.  Maybe I need to find a video about how to use the Ergo on the side setting...but ain't nobody got time for dat!

I too frickin LURVE Christmas!  I don't want it to start in August, but once we reach the 100 days until Christmas mark I am so excited.  I also LOVE all the cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, ABC Family channel, etc.  

The hip carry with the Ergo can be a little bit of a challenge at first, but it's really nice once you learn how to do it! Aubrie and I walk to playgroup with her on my hip. She likes to have her arm around my neck and play with my hair while she happily points at things and babbles away. Sometimes it can be a little tricky to get them in and out by yourself though. Have you watched the YouTube instructional videos?

That's what I think I need to do - watch the video.  I was trying to figure it out 10 minutes before needing to leave to take DS to soccer alone with her and just gave up and used the Bjorn so I'll have to watch the video when I have a few minutes to concentrate on it.

melody921

MommaP12 said:

Here is my UO.  I'm not a fan of my Ergo!  I can't figure out how to put it on so that DD is on my hip.  I don't like that she can't face outward - she wants to see what is going on.  I got it cheaper on Mambargains but honestly don't see myself using it.  I tried to figure out the side setting and gave up and got out the Bjorn that we used with DS which took me 2 seconds to put on and she got to face outward and watch DS play soccer.  Maybe I need to find a video about how to use the Ergo on the side setting...but ain't nobody got time for dat!

I too frickin LURVE Christmas!  I don't want it to start in August, but once we reach the 100 days until Christmas mark I am so excited.  I also LOVE all the cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, ABC Family channel, etc.  

I've never figured out the hip carry either. But DD is happy facing in on my front or back, so laziness will likely prevail for me and I may never figure it out.

Hyaline

MommaP12 said:

Here is my UO.  I'm not a fan of my Ergo!  I can't figure out how to put it on so that DD is on my hip.  I don't like that she can't face outward - she wants to see what is going on.  I got it cheaper on Mambargains but honestly don't see myself using it.  I tried to figure out the side setting and gave up and got out the Bjorn that we used with DS which took me 2 seconds to put on and she got to face outward and watch DS play soccer.  Maybe I need to find a video about how to use the Ergo on the side setting...but ain't nobody got time for dat!

I too frickin LURVE Christmas!  I don't want it to start in August, but once we reach the 100 days until Christmas mark I am so excited.  I also LOVE all the cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, ABC Family channel, etc.  

Yep, watch Ergo's video--I was overthinking it, and it's super simple now that I know how to do it.  We use the hip carry all the time and I love it.

BarefootContessa

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

I I never considered this. That's pretty smart. I've also never seen someone carry on a car seat. Here is a question-- Are you allowed to gate check a stroller AND have a car seat to carry on? Or do you have to check one of the two with your bags when carrying both? 

We have a really long flight coming up and if I'm being honest-- I'm a little terrified. It's a fourteen hour flight and we went ahead and bought DS his own seat. Neither of us want to have to hold him for that length of time. BIL, SIL, and our nephew (5 weeks younger than DS) will also be on the same flight. I'm praying the boys sleep for most of it, as it takes off at 8pm. It's tough, though because once we arrive at our destination it will be 5pm the next day and they'll both be bright eyed and bushy tailed. 

Anyone have experience with lengthy flights/jet lag adjustments with lo's?

hmp1

You can gate check both the stroller and car seat, or gate check the stroller and carry on the car seat. The car seat doesn't count as a carry on item since it is on the seat and not stored.

MeatballEsq

BarefootContessa said:

Once they turn 2 that isn't an option so why not have the kid in the car seat instead of checking it. I also prefer to have an under 2 child in a car seat because it is easier for them to sleep, gives me more freedom during the flight, the comfort/familiar factor for the child to be in their car seat, and you know it's safer. I always asked for a seat for James when I checked in and all but one time got a free seat with a ticket.

I I never considered this. That's pretty smart. I've also never seen someone carry on a car seat. Here is a question-- Are you allowed to gate check a stroller AND have a car seat to carry on? Or do you have to check one of the two with your bags when carrying both? 

We have a really long flight coming up and if I'm being honest-- I'm a little terrified. It's a fourteen hour flight and we went ahead and bought DS his own seat. Neither of us want to have to hold him for that length of time. BIL, SIL, and our nephew (5 weeks younger than DS) will also be on the same flight. I'm praying the boys sleep for most of it, as it takes off at 8pm. It's tough, though because once we arrive at our destination it will be 5pm the next day and they'll both be bright eyed and bushy tailed. 

Anyone have experience with lengthy flights/jet lag adjustments with lo's?

Holy crap that's a long flight. Where are you going? Somewhere fun, I hope? And for a looong time?

BarefootContessa

South Africa. Three and a half weeks! That's where my husband and his brother were born. His parents still split their time there. We're going to introduce the boys to the rest of their family! It should be fun. 

thebanich

TFFC: I have never put DD in a carseat on a plane and probably never will. She struggled to sit still for a little while this summer but then settled down and fell asleep. I wore DS in the Ergo.

mrsbhk22

Another flying UO: People who purposely sit in your assigned seat because they want it are assholes.

"Oh...you have the window seat? I didn't think you'd mind if I sat here, next to my wife."

Actually, yes, I do mind. I paid $15 extra to choose my seat. You could have done the same. Now move.

This has happened to me on my last 3 consecutive flights.

Hyaline

LoisLayn23 said:

It stands to reason that your plane won't get rear ended, therefore RF'ing is unnecessary.

My grandpa always said, sit in the back of planes.  Planes never back into mountains.

BillyMollyEmmy

Hyaline said:

LoisLayn23 said:

It stands to reason that your plane won't get rear ended, therefore RF'ing is unnecessary.

My grandpa always said, sit in the back of planes.  Planes never back into mountains.

bwahahaha that is the worst advice ever. Look what happened to all the people in the tale section on LOST.

L8kissie

hmp1 said:

People flying with kids should always check their bags. There is no reason for a roller bag to take up space in the overhead and I am forced to gate check my laptop travel bag while on a business trip. Diaper bag (and pump bag if you are on a longer flight and need to pump during it) are all you need to carry on and it should fit under your seat. 

I like to board last with a child even when flying without DH. Backpack on my back, baby on my hip, car seat in my other hand. It's not hard. I haven't flown with both kids by myself so having 2 car seats to install with 2 kids in tow would make me board first.

 

I disagree. I fly about every two weeks and usually have dd in tow. I generally wear her and roll my carry on. If my pump doesn't fit in my bag, it goes under the seat. I don't usually bring carseats because the in laws have their own to eliminate this. I have just as much right to use the overhead bin for my one bag as a business traveler. I don't want to add an extra 30 to 40 minutes to each leg of the trip.