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Table of Contents
PART
I Good Choices Make Good Journeys
- Chapter 1 - Deciding
When to Go.......... 14
The Case For Traveling With Babies,
14
Anticipating Ages and Stages, 17
- Chapter 2 - Deciding Where to Go.......... 24
Beach Vacations, 24
Camping Trips, 26
Urban Adventures, 31
Choosing Your Accommodations, 33
Staying (Safe and Sane) with Friends and
Family, 40
- Chapter 3 - Deciding What to Bring
..........
44
Your Child’s Travel Kit, 44
Clothing Considerations, 46
Great Products and Gear for Travel,
47
Baby Gear Rentals, 58
Baby Supply Delivery Services, 64
Fifteen Things You Might Not Think to
Pack, 64
PART II Tools for Happy Travels
- Chapter 4 - Preparing for Changes ..........
68
Nighttime Sleeping, 68
Naptime Sleeping, 70
Eating and Feeding on the Fly, 72
Exercise and Activity, 75
Pottying On The Go, 75
Preparing Toddlers and Preschoolers for
Travel, 77
Bracing for the Bumps in the Road,
78
Ten Things to do Before You Leave Home,
79
- Chapter 5 - Temperaments in Transit ..........
81
Traveling With Your Unique Child,
81
Activity Level, 82
Approach to New Things, 84
Physical Regularity, 85
Adaptability, 87
Intensity, 88
Mood, 89
Attention Span, 91
Sensitivity, 92
More Tools for Temperament, 93
PART III Special Considerations
- Chapter 6 - The Baby Abroad .......... 96
Your Child’s First U.S. Passport,
96
Travels with One Parent, Grandparents,
or Other Adult Escorts, 99
Passports for Canadian Children,
101
Parents and Children with Different
Names, 102
Convenient Conversions, 102
At Least They’ll Speak “English”, 104
Preparing for Cultural Differences,
104
Sightseeing with Private Guides and
Escorts, 108
- Chapter 7 - Health “Ensurance” ..........
110
Pre-Trip Tips for Healthy Travels,
110
Having Fun In (Spite Of) The Sun, 111
Managing Mosquitoes, 113
Breastfeeding for Healthy Travels,
116
Great Products for Healthy Travels,
118
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Chapter 8 - Going Farther Afield .......... 120
Food and Water Safety, 120
Vaccinations and Travel Shots, 124
Malaria Prevention for Young Children, 128
- Chapter 9 - In Case of Illness
.......... 130
Medical Help Where You Need it, 130
A Traveler’s Guide to Ear Infections, 131
Common Travel Ailments and Aids,
134
- Chapter 10 - Safety Concerns
.......... 137
Childproofing On The Go, 137
City Smarts for the New Parent, 139
Great Products for On The Go Safety, 141
Ten Travel Safeguards, 143
PART IV Travels by Automobile
- Chapter 11 - Before You Go by Car ..........
148
Car Seat Laws Across State Lines,
148
Installing Car Seats with Confidence, 150
Seatbelt Specifics, 150
Driving with Children in Foreign
Countries, 153
- Chapter 12 - On the Road .......... 158
Pacing Your Journey, 158
Dealing with Diapers, Dining, and Such, 159
Carsickness Survival Guide, 162
Packing for a Comfortable Trip, 164
Every Parent Should Have in the Car…,
165
Taxis, Kids, and Car Seats, 166
- Chapter 13 - Renting a Vehicle for the
Drive .......... 169
Choosing a Rental Car and Agency,
169
Renting Car Seats, 170
Renting an RV, 172
Renting a Conversion Van or Campervan, 177
PART V Travels by Airplane
- Chapter 14 - Before You Book Your
Flight .......... 182
Ticket Pricing and Options, 182
Choosing the Airline, 184
Choosing the Flight, 194
What to Know When Flying With a Lap
Child, 196
Selecting Your Seats, 198
- Chapter 15 - Countdown to Take-Off
.......... 201
Required Documents for Air Travel,
201
Carry-On Considerations, 202
Checking Bags and Baby Gear, 207
Planning Your In-Flight Entertainment,
209
Preparing Toddlers and Preschoolers for
the Flight, 210
- Chapter 16 - At the Airport and
On the Plane .......... 212
Clearing Security With Small Children
(and a Small Mountain of Gear), 212
10 Ways to Entertain Your Tot in the
Terminal, 215
The Great Preboarding Debate, 215
Using a Car Seat (CRS) on Aircraft,
217
Lap Child Safety, 220
What About All Those Germs? 221
Ear Pressure, Pain, and Relief, 222
Dealing With Diapers, Dining, and Such, 224
What to do if it All Goes Wrong
227
- Chapter 17 - Special Situations
.......... 229
Flying Solo with Baby, 229
Flying with Twins, Multiples, or
Multiple Children, 231
Flying with a Special Needs Child,
232
Flying for an International Adoption, 234
PART VI Travels by Train
- Chapter 18 - Deciding to go by Rail
.......... 238
Advantages of Taking the Train,
238
The Case for Traveling by Train with
Twins or Multiple Children, 240
Get Started: Twelve Scenic Day Trips by
Train, 242
- Chapter 19 - All Aboard Amtrak
.......... 247
Amtrak’s Notable Routes and Highlights,
247
Rates, Pricing, and Passes for Amtrak
Journeys, 253
Seats, Sleepers, and Onboard Amenities,
256
Amtrak’s Baggage Policies, 261
Airports Served by Amtrak, 263
Required Documents for U.S. Rail Travel,
264
- Chapter 20 - Catching VIA Rail in
Canada .......... 266
Canada’s Notable Routes and Highlights,
266
Rates, Pricing, and Passes for VIA Rail,
267
VIA Rail’s Classes of Service, Seats,
and Sleepers, 269
VIA Rail’s Baggage Policies, 270
Airport Services, 271
- Chapter 21 - Train Travel in Europe .......... 272
Riding Europe’s Family-Friendly Rails,
272
European Rates, Pricing, and Passes,
273
European Classes of Service, 278
European Train Seats and Sleeper
Compartments, 278
European Airports with Railway Stations,
279
PART VII Travels by Cruise Ship
- Chapter 22 - Before You Book Your Cruise .......... 282
The Case for Cruising as a Family,
282
Pricing for Infants and Children,
284
Other Cruise Discounts, 286
Minimum Age Requirements, 286
Babysitting and Children’s Programs,
287
Dining Options and Opportunities,
289
A New Parent’s Guide to Cruise Lines,
291
- Chapter 23 - Booking Your Cruise ..........
296
Stateroom Types and Configurations,
296
Getting the most room for your money, 299
Selecting Your Cabin’s Location,
300
Making Special Requests, 301
- Chapter 24 - Preparing for Your
Cruise .......... 303
Researching Your Ports of Call, 303
Choosing Your Shore Excursions, 304
Taking Taxis in Port, 306
Packing for Your Cruise, 307
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