BABY TRAVEL
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the vehicle and join the millions of
Americans who take to the
highways, or they will fly domestically en route to their getaway.
Kristen and David McEvoy of
Montgomery took a 12-hour drive
to the Outer Banks of North
Carolina with their daughter, Avery,
when she was one year old.
McEvoy says she had hesitations
about taking the trip, especially
about how Avery would handle the
long car ride despite stops and an
overnight stay. "She was great,"
McEvoy recalls.
Joe and Kristen Cannizzaro of
Marlboro took their 22-month-old,
Lucy, on a plane to San Diego.
"We were very nervous to take
her on a plane to begin with,
but the thought of trying to
hold an almost two-year-old
for six hours was nerve-racking,"
Cannizzaro recalls.
To make the journey as
comfortable as possible the
Cannizzaros flew direct and
coordinated their flights with
Lucy's sleeping schedule in mind.
Helpful hints
Gannon recommends that babies
nurse or drink from a bottle or
sippy cup while the plane ascends
and descends to minimize
uncomfortable ear pressure.
Additionally, she advises against
medicating children with Benadryl
for the flight without first talking to
a pediatrician and never give a
medication for the first time on a
flight in case of an adverse reaction.
To friends and family with a very
young child, the McEvoys suggest
bringing new treats for the child to
play with to help pass time.
They brought along small,
inexpensive toys from the Dollar
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