BW adventures

DeniseRN

I didn't discover BW with DS1 until he was about 6 months and then I was hooked lol. Well, with DS2 I started BW from the get go. I can really do anything now lol.

We went to Disney for DS1 3rd birthday and DS2 is 7 weeks. I wore him in my Gemini and did everything. We rode Dumbo and Small World and all the easy rides with the carrier. DS2 was happy as a clam. I took him out to change him and cool down if it got really hot, but he napped off and on all day in the Gemini. No back pain at all. I even nursed him in the carrier while we were in line for the safari in animal kingdom!

People always say "you should put him down,etc" but he's so content and I can do so much with BW. It's really more empowering to BW than fight the battle of putting him down

ncbelle

Sounds like y'all had a great trip!  Glad you are loving the Gemini ;-)

MommaAmers

Glad you had a great trip!  This is my plan also for our Disney trip that we have planned for March.  I am planning to do a lot of baby wearing as DD will be around 3 months at that point.  I'm also planning on having our MacLaren so that DS can ride and I have somewhere to put DD down when I need a break or want to eat.

Any other tips for being at Disney with an infant?

DeniseRN

The infant is the easy one, my 3yo was the hard one lol!

If you are staying on property, the hotel has both bed rails and Pnp you can request. I brought my rock n play, but that's where DS2 sleeps until about 4am. I bring him in bed to nurse after that. Another guest said guest relations has diapers and such you can have in an emergency.

How old is your older child going to be when you visit?

MommaAmers

DS will be 4 by then.  I am not too worried about him.  We're going with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law (their DS will just have turned 3), so we will sill have more adults than kids.

DeniseRN

Then you should have a great time! March is awesome here in Florida. They will have all the new storybook land finished in magic kingdom. You can ride most of those rides w the baby, even w baby in a carrier!

Animal Kingdom was a blast for him! So many animals to look at. My ds loved the bird exhibit in the Asia section

As far as baby, get a good carrier and go. I found a backpack to be the easiest diaper bag. Oh, get a ribbon or luggage tag for your stroller. It will make it easier to find in the sea of strollers.

Any other plans? Where r u staying? I'm an hour away and have had an annual pass for years. Ive stayed in most of the resorts too

MommaAmers

We're staying at the Polynesian.  We're planning to be on property the whole time, just visiting parks and such for the week.  (Makes it easier- we won't have to deal with carseats since we do have to fly in.)

I am very much looking forward to it.  I haven't been there for an extended visit since I was a little girl.

 I had thought of marking the stroller, but hadn't thought about the backpack.  Thanks!  That's a much better idea!

DeniseRN

We just stayed at the Polynesian. It's my favorite! The restaurants are great too. My MIL payed to upgrade to club level, so we had the club room right down the hall. They do "free" food and drinks all day in the club room. Makes it nice in the morning to just go down the hall for breakfast. Having the monorail right there is awesome too! Have a great time!

MommaAmers

We will also be club level   We're on the Disney dining plan, too, so oncce we get there we shouldn't have to worry about much besides having fun and keeping the kids clean, fed, and happy!

DeniseRN

Just a thought. We rented a stroller from Orlando stroller rentals. They have the citi mini strollers. We paid 55 for a 3 day rental for a double stroller and they drop off and pick up at the hotel. My DS2 wasn't a fan of the stroller, but it gave us somewhere for our stuff. DS1 loved it

DeniseRN

I think the best part of the club room is that it faces the lagoon, so you can sit inside with a glass of wine and watch the fireworks. They also play the music from the fireworks inside. You will have such a great time. My DS1 had a blast!

enjoylife

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I'm glad you had such a great trip! We plan on doing the same and taking DS to Disney to celebrate his 2nd bday.  #2 is going to be 3-4ish months old and I planned on BW and just using the stroller for DS. 

 

Separate question....Any of the kiddie rides you couldn't do with DS2? (peterpan, snow white, etc....obviously not the roller coasters :-) )

 

 

DeniseRN

As long as LO was in the carrier, you walk right on the ride. If LO is in your arms, they would need to be buckled in on your lap. I rode small world, tea cups, dumbo, pirates, haunted mansion, Peter pan, pooh, African safari ride in animal kingdom, all with LO in Gemini with him on the front inward facing.