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NFK
Citizen
Username: Nfk
Post Number: 75
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 8:45 am: | 
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Considering a trip to the west coast or to europe with our 3 1/2 month son. Any advice on if and how to deal with time zone changes with feedings (formula), naps, sleep schedule, etc.?
Would love to take the trip but the time zone change could be anywhere from 3 - 5 hour difference and not sure for a 4 day trip if it's worth it.
"Everyone" says now is the time to travel as they are so easy. I can understand that in same time zone or +1 hour time zones but other than that I'm a bit nervous... Help.
Thanks!
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composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 686
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 9:22 am: |
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We travelled to LA when my son was 2 months old. He was great, and the time change didn't throw him off too much. He adapted very fast, almost within a few hours. |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 363
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 7:09 pm: |
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I flew back and forth to California with an infant and learned
two things:
get them used to sleeping in a pack and play for a while before you go. THEN, when you go, they're sleeping in "their own" bed.
also, feeding times have a lot to do with adjustment. if you push back feeding just a bit, they will sleep longer.
good luck
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Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1318
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 7:51 pm: |
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Yes, slightly adjust their patterns before you go, and they won't feel the change as drastically.
When we visit Tn my infant has a hard time, but it is natural. Thank goodness my older son has compassion and understanding, but his interest wanes quickly and then I put the responsibilty onto my husband. I also have a girl who is 4, so there is alot happening when we travel. We have a system, but I have to remember to go over it, as noone else does. Our new Nanny is exceptional with routine, but change in anything freaks her out. Ugh. I think I need that (alone) vaca soon! Watch out nanny Beth, it's all you! |
akb
Citizen
Username: Akb
Post Number: 380
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 6, 2006 - 10:23 pm: |
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My kids have flown many time to Europe. The younger they are, the easier it is. They sleep so much of the time at that age anyway, it really doesn't make that much of a difference. I didn't do any of the things people suggest, and it was fine.
Don't overthink it - go if you want to and the baby will be fine. |
Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 262
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 3:33 am: |
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3 1/2 months - don't even worry about. We have taken our young son to Hong Kong a couple of times - the 1st time was when he was 14 months old - he adjusted in one day. Infants are known to do that. The following year took longer - he was waking up at 3:00 am ready to start his day.
Just make sure that you spend time outside as daylight helps people adjust quicker. |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 958
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 9:19 am: |
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You will have a blast!
The time change will be tougher on you by far...throw the "routine" out the window a bit and take a vacation. It is absolutely the best time.
(My kids passports have fewer and fewer stamps in them now that they are school age - sigh.) |
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