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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a trip planned when baby is 6 mths and DH wants us to drive 16 hours split between two days. That sounds like a nightmare to me. I'm suggesting baby and I fly down with essentials and he can drive the dogs and big stuff if he really wants to. He wants freedom and flexibility of driving and having the dogs and car with us. Once we get to where we are going we can stay for 2-4 weeks.

For flying - do I need to bring the car seat? Or can I just have someone pick us up that has one? Or use a car service with infant car seat? Can I get by with her as a lap baby for a 3.5hr flight?

This is how I'm imagining it but pls tell me if I'm delusional?

Pack carry-on with essentials for the flight only (change of clothes, diapers, toys, pump, bottles)

Check a small bag with our stuff for a few days

Bring travel stroller? Or not? I plan to wear baby but would it be helpful in the airport? It's just one more thing for me to carry but if it's will be helpful I can bring it. Ours folds down and can go in cabin.

Get through security - find out gate- pump/feed baby before the flight in the mamava pod. Get on flight - sit near the back? Or front?  Bring extra food and plan to have baby nap in the carrier? Walk around while we can. Land- pump in the mamava pod again, call a car or get picked up.

I feel like even if she screams the whole flight and I miss one or two pumps still better than driving so long with her in the car?

What's the easiest way to do this? And best way to pack [/quote]

Why not just feed the baby and forgo the pumping during the trip?

Bring more outfits and at least 2x the number of diapers you think you could possibly use.  Delays happen.  Plus an extra shirt for you.  [/quote]

She doesn't transfer well. We usually nurse/latch in the am and before bed but I'm sure mostly comfort not nutrition. I still pump and feed bottles. Also she's so easily distracted now I can't imagine in two months..

Good call on delays [/quote]

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