Store, which occupied Lucy
throughout the flight. Both families
also recommend investing in a
travel DVD player.
"I made several lists of what I
needed weeks before... I didn't
want to forget anything," explains
McEvoy. "I also kept close track of
how much baby food Avery was
eating in a day so that I would pack
enough with a few extra, but not
overdo it because space is always
an issue when traveling."
With car space limited by
luggage and a pack and play, the
McEvoys opted to rent a stroller
and baby proofing gates for the
rental house when they arrived in
the resort town.
The Cannizzaros were further
restricted by how much they could
pack for their flight. They didn't
pack necessities they could
purchase on arrival, such as diapers
and wipes.
Stay on schedule
Once in California, the
Cannizzaros stuck to Lucy's regular
daily schedule despite the time
zone difference.
They suggest keeping a watch
set to East Coast time. "I think
following her routine gave her a
sense of comfort," says Cannizzaro.
Gannon recommends slowly
adjusting your baby to a new time
zone for extended stays. "Shift by
an hour every day," she suggests.
Despite the stress that came with
planning and traveling, both
families agree their vacations were
well worth it.
Gannon offers these final words
of wisdom for vacationers with a
baby in tow: "Be patient and
be calm."
Meghan Fitzpatrick-Boroden is a
writer. She enjoys skiing, reading
and living in the Hudson Valley with
her husband and daughter.
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