Traveling across the country alone with my 1 year old with a stop.

Any travel tips that have worked for dads traveling alone?

Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Practice changing a diaper while the baby is laying in your lap like you would on a plane. About 5 years ago was on a southwest flight that did not have a drop down table in the bathroom so had to do it that way.

Other things:
- have plenty of drink and food. You can premake formula and take it through security without worrying about the three oz rule.
- have them drink or eat at takeoff and landing to help with ear pressure.
- give them infant Tylenol as a preventative before takeoff to help with ear pain
- if you can afford it, purchase a seat for them and get an FAA approved seat. Will help you not having to hold them the whole time plus a safe place for them to sleep. Plus you get an extra carry on allowance.
- take things to keep occupied
- are they teething? Bring meds for that plus teething rings
- bring plenty of supplies like diapers and wipes and extra clothes. They will get soiled.
- bring an umbrella stroller into the terminal. You can gate check it and it is a great place to keep them restrained while waiting for eating.

I'm sure there's more but that's what I remember offhand from doing it.

helpful

Thank you so much. This is so helpful!!

Check the car seat and buy a collapsible travel stroller. We use the GB pocket and I swear by it.
Concur with most of other advice. Bring an iPad for entertainment too - we bought a headband with headphones but otherwise plan to keep the sound off - and you can triple click the home button to use guided access mode and set a passcode to lock the screen while the kid’s show is playing.

Related Posts

Gallegos United in Huntington Beach, CA and NY is hiring creatives. Go to LinkedIn company home page to check out the roles available and then apply. No DMs please. Sorry, these are not remote.

likefunny

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

like

Travel and TTC combo haven’t worked. After 6 months, the only offer I got included 4 weeks paid and FLMA only after 1 year. So 1) go and risk laughable benefits or 2) stay but risk TTC. So shitty 😭

like

I made a mistake. I talked with the ex this morning. He said he misses me. And that while he walk talking to the other woman, he wished he was talking to me instead. And when he saw that I didn’t respond to his texts, he drank a shit ton. And then called this morning.

He’s not willing to commit to the other women because he’s not over me.

I need to block him.

like

Do Starwood reservations eventually come over onto Marriott after you combine? Mine still haven’t...

like

Monday Status Report: Flight upgraded to first ✅. Aforementioned flight delayed 1.5 hours ❌. Partner canceled 6pm meeting ✅. Hotel upgraded to a suite at the Ritz ✅✅. Not bad for a Monday, not bad....

like

Would it be practical to look for an apartment 10-15 kms away if the office location is Marathahalli?
Location of choice would be hebbal, thanisandra, avalahalli and other similar ones.
Would it make sense to reside in such locations and travel to work?
Would like to hear from folk who are/have done the above?

like

Does anyone have ideas for social distancing little kids walking in line? Teaching personal space in moving lines is difficult in normal years, but this year I don't know how I will get them to keep a 6ft. distance as they walk.

like

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

like

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

like

Is there any way to travel or live internationally while working for the US government? I’m working in finance and accounting. Would love to know how and where.

like

Hi Everyone,

Are there any good Deloitte UK discount codes for hotels?

like

Graduated with a degree in managerial science and minor in marketing and a sales certificate from a very prestigious business program in GA. Have had 4 different management positions in the past. Looking for opportunities in sales that allow me to travel constantly. Preferably base + commission but open for anything with traveling (within/out the country) anyone can help me network? Thank you!

like

Have opportunity to work in my firm’s London satellite office for about a year and a half, and then come back to NY headquarters. In good standing with firm and have M&A and capital markets experience. Did not start traveling abroad until my bar trip (did not grow up with the money for trips like that) and think it would be a good personal and professional experience. Any thoughts / advice?

like

Booking a last mintue trip to India over Christmas New Years. Anyone have any tips on best places to book business class? From JFK.

like

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

funny

My mental health has taken a nose dive. I’m considering breaking up with my fiancee so she doesn’t have to go through the hassle of dealing with me anymore.

like

Looking to take my first solo trip for my birthday and deciding between San Juan & St. Thomas. I want beach, one water activity, nice hôtels/resorts and amazing food! Walkability would be nice but not needed!

like

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

like

More Posts

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Larsen & Toubro Infotech After 2 weeks of HR discussion still HR is saying ctc approval is in process.Will I get offer letter?Tata Consultancy Infosys HCL Technologies Capgemini

like

What is the advice on what feedback to leave for a peer who really sucks at everything y'all have worked together on? It's about the time where everyone on my team requests feedback from each other and I'm nervous for it coming up. My manager knows that everything I've worked w her on I end up doing 90% of the work when it's meant to be split so it is a known issue. We're both at level 3 so are genuinely peers. She seems like a nice person but i have 0 positive work feedback tbh

Can anyone help connect me to someone who might be searching for a copywriter with a few years of CPG experience? (Originally from MN, looking to network)

H1B lottery results are out! Let’s update each other here! I’m not sure how much time BAL takes to inform the selected applicants!

like

New to ofc… no Frnd’s at c2 Bangalore location…. Team is distributed across diff locations.. Ping me if in same boat and want to catch up.,..

likesmart

Guys EY Mandatory learning course answer key anyone.!!??
If someone will provide genuine and positive answer, I can tell course name in comment.

like

Hey all! Need a couple book recs for an upcoming beach trip.

Looking for a great non-fiction, relating to travel or world history (not just one moment in time). Could also be about the marketing world or memoirs of a business leader kinda thing.

Fiction wise I also like fantasy, paranormal, and romance. Some fave book series are the Black Gryphon from Mercedes Lackey, Game of Thrones, and From Jamaica Lane series. Similar books?

like

Never feel indebted to your company coz they hired your talent and they pay for the same, neither you are doing charity nor they

likeuplifting

How can you gauge whether a LMM pe shop with limited past employees has a good culture or not? I’m interviews with a few but feel like I have no clue if itll be sweaty, chill, etc. What questions can I ask to get insight into this?

Are they calling to offices?

like

Have you ever failed to deliver? What was it and why?

like

Why is education deemed more valuable on a pay scale than experience? Employers will pay someone with a degree and no experience a greater salary, than someone who has exhibited the experience. Understanding that the degreed person committed to school and finished, yet that doesn't diminish what the not degreed has committed to and accomplished in their careers. This has to stop!

likefunny

Any other loan officers in here? I'm trying to decide if I should dig in with the current market or look to pivot. I've only been a loan officer since 10/2020. So this is my first rough patch. The style of leads my company provided was different than what they have me doing now. It went from hot inquiries to cold call center calls. My wife makes good money, but I don't want her to carry our finances for long as we are a team. What jobs could I look to pivot to if I pivot? Thanks fishes!

likehelpful

Researching the job mkt & pay for nursing: It is so easy to set up a first interview esp. as a nurse. Set up a zoom meeting, in the zoom meeting ask abt job details and ask for the salary range. They will give it to you, and in my case it was the same range for both of the companies. (Hospice oncall nurse here👋). Then you fit in somewhere on that continuum based on education & experience—that where the negotiation comes in—they will make a case to place you as low as possible on the scale.

like

Which consulting firm is involved in these Ontario government decisions 🙄

likefunny

Been wearing this one quite a bit recently. Anyone else feel like the red bezel BB doesn’t get as much attention? I personally love the pop of the Tudor Red

Post Photo
like

What’s the most unethical thing you’ve seen OC get away with?

like
like

What is the midpoint salary of Band 8?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal