tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post3636600274567822904..comments2024-03-23T11:20:00.742+00:00Comments on dripping with passion: tips for traveling with a babycharity eyre wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-4999880790919720812017-08-23T05:26:59.973+01:002017-08-23T05:26:59.973+01:00The funny thing about "Anonymous" commen...The funny thing about "Anonymous" comment is that of course they didn't leave their name...it's too embarrassing to own up to such a ridiculous comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909108748121090380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-62853103737727517182017-08-16T00:17:41.860+01:002017-08-16T00:17:41.860+01:00Wow, Tabby, you must not travel much or maybe you ...Wow, Tabby, you must not travel much or maybe you just have bad karma - and boy can I see why.<br /><br />I have flown over 30 times and I can't remember a time anyone was crying and I don't even have kids. <br /><br />Although, I suppose I can see the sentiment of wanting to get away from an annoyance. Man do I just hate rude people....I sure wish they would just get off the internet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-65845832184984588452017-08-15T19:56:46.140+01:002017-08-15T19:56:46.140+01:00As for the squawking bird comment... yep, irritati...As for the squawking bird comment... yep, irritating. To equate a human to a bird is a bit, well, unreasonable. That said, if I was truly irritated enough by consequences of travel (ornery passengers - both kids and adults, squawking birds, etc) I would re-evaluate why I travel. To me, I put up with what I can when traveling because I love to travel. If there are things I don't enjoy, I simply accept it's a part of the process and move on. Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-84445111528132694442017-08-15T19:52:21.853+01:002017-08-15T19:52:21.853+01:00I'm not saying hearing a crying baby on a flig...<br />I'm not saying hearing a crying baby on a flight wouldn't make someone grumpy. What I'm saying is in addition to babies, there are very ornery, difficult and sometimes even disrespectful adult travelers who have full control over their behavior but will belittle, berate (choose whichever adjective you'd prefer) others. I've seen and heard adults on planes act a fool - and what I am trying to get at is I find THAT behavior more irritating because adults CAN and SHOULD choose to act appropriately. I was not suggesting adults shouldn't be grumpy when traveling in the vicinity of a crying child. That said - regardless of which type of disruptive traveler bothers you - you can either let it bother you, or put in your earplugs, crank up the music (or distraction of your choosing) and make the best of it.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-12455448157979951062017-08-15T19:10:26.755+01:002017-08-15T19:10:26.755+01:00Just curious, why does not wanting to endure a lon...Just curious, why does not wanting to endure a long flight with a baby screaming make someone "grumpy". Parents of kids think that everyone feels the same about their children that they do. We don't. Wanting a quiet calm flight is not being grumpy. What if someone was allowed to bring a squawking bird on the flight and they sat right beside you? And woke up your baby every time he drifted off to sleep. For hours and hours. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-36175353806582032952017-08-15T18:43:15.107+01:002017-08-15T18:43:15.107+01:00... on the flipside, one could say it's presum...... on the flipside, one could say it's presumptuous to think that fellow travelers (adults and kids alike) enjoy being around grumpy adult travelers. Regardless of age, there are imperfect people/travelers everywhere! To each their own, of course, but I'd take an upset child over an grumpy adult any day. Adults CAN control their behavior, children (depending on age) aren't capable (yet) of that responsibility. Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-70539433637871691282017-08-15T18:13:39.845+01:002017-08-15T18:13:39.845+01:00for sleeping - we use this pop-up tent (and have s...for sleeping - we use this pop-up tent (and have since moses was tiny): https://www.kidco.com/product/travel-products/peapod-plus/ <br />it fits easily in our luggage and has been fantastic. we don't always bring it though - most hotels will provide a crib for a baby so we always check first with the place(s) we are staying. <br />on nursing on the plane, if ian is not with me i just figure out a way to slip one side of the carrier off so i can access the breast for feeding. it's tricky, but doable. <br />on car seats: we don't have a car (so use car seats only when traveling), so we bought super cheap/lightweight car seats from amazon (we just recently had to size up) and we bring one with us when traveling places where we will be in a car. we have also rented car seats, but that gets pretty pricey after a few times. <br />also, the stroller we chose is incredibly good for traveling - the babyzen yoyo. folds up tiny (can fit in the overhead bin!), is super lightweight but still durable. charity eyre wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-44995667121749184932017-08-15T17:14:22.292+01:002017-08-15T17:14:22.292+01:00Hi Charity,
Thanks for your post! I was hoping to...Hi Charity,<br /><br />Thanks for your post! I was hoping to see something like this at some point. I have an 8 week old and we are considering doing a little traveling with him while I am on maternity leave. A couple of things I was wondering about that you didn't cover are on the more practical side. First, did you bring a pack and play or travel crib with you? Seems like a bulky item. If not, what did Moses sleep in? Not sure about in the U.K., but here in the US they scare you half to death about SIDS and emphasize separate, safe sleep spaces. Second, were you still nursing while wearing the carrier on the plane? I have the baby Bjorn One (like you), and I can't see how it is possible to nurse and wear that at the same time. Maybe it was for shorter flights? I am also wondering what you do/did about car seats and safe transport in automobiles. Thanks so much! It's good to see examples of parents not ending all fun things in life just because they have a baby. I think the idea that you should just give up all things that gave you happiness (like travel) just because you have a baby is what leads to many cases of post partum depression. CRGREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579783350785050184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-10093193967159367702017-08-15T16:55:34.862+01:002017-08-15T16:55:34.862+01:00I did not mean for my comment to be negative. Tak...I did not mean for my comment to be negative. Take your screaming kids anywhere you want. I just stated that I (and probably more people, maybe not willing to admit it) would gladly pay more for either a child-free flight, or a 'quiet' section of a jet. <br /><br />Amtrak trains have quiet cars - some people just do not want to hear a screaming baby - nothing negative about that. <br /><br />It's just so presumptuous of all of you to think that everyone who is not cursing you and your kid is happy to hear the noise. They smile and say "aw, poor baby", when they would really rather shove him in the overhead bin. Don't kid yourselves (pun intended).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-55450892711589790702017-08-15T16:32:43.186+01:002017-08-15T16:32:43.186+01:00I love how you share all your travel experiences! ...I love how you share all your travel experiences! I think they enrich your life. I actually think that world travel makes you less pretentious because you see so many different cultures and the way humans live in so many different places. It brings you closer to all the people in the world and strengthens your relationship with the human race. I think negative comments reflects the person's inability to communicate they are having a hard time with their current station in life. I also think that traveling outside of the United States is much different. Crossing a country border is like crossing a state border. Keep doing you!! I would hate for you to pull back on posting things because of the few negative comments!Marnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355615954693643154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-80530231367056788602017-08-15T14:33:40.297+01:002017-08-15T14:33:40.297+01:00Oh Tabby, all adults - including you! - were once ...Oh Tabby, all adults - including you! - were once 'screaming kids'. We've all been there, done that. Sure, upset babies are not always the most pleasant experience, but they also can't regulate their emotions and actions the way adults can and should. <br /><br />Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-2185472204660468222017-08-15T14:31:49.025+01:002017-08-15T14:31:49.025+01:00Ah, some of these comments (the overly negative, u...Ah, some of these comments (the overly negative, un-constructive ones) make me giggle and cringe. The saying "agree to disagree" comes to mind, but I guess free speech is something, too :). <br /><br />I love your travel tips! My parents also made travel a major priority for my sister and I, granted - not on the scale you and Ian are able to - but still. And I am ever so grateful for it. Quite honestly, travelling helped me to appreciate the world, different people, different cultures, different customs, etc. I know I was lucky, and like you (I believe), I don't take those opportunities for granted. I feel like Moses will likely be raised knowing how lucky he has been, too :). <br /><br />Also - travel tips = awesome! We are expecting our first - a baby boy - in 8 weeks. And while worldly travel won't be on our agenda for awhile, the thought of travelling with baby is still something that has crossed my mind! So, the tips are both helpful and very much appreciated :). Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-23770102473865107662017-08-15T13:25:41.099+01:002017-08-15T13:25:41.099+01:00I write this as someone who flies a ton and has no...I write this as someone who flies a ton and has no children but Tabby - upset kids is a part of life. Agree with Anonymous that private jets would guarantee no crying kids. I would love to go about my day without dealing with crabby and whiny adults, but unfortunately, earth is full of them. Mrs. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11375045727765094805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-43441879489626184202017-08-15T12:33:01.561+01:002017-08-15T12:33:01.561+01:00A friend made me a cool toy for a recent flight wi...A friend made me a cool toy for a recent flight with twin 1 year olds. She took an old spice bottle (one with holes in the lid) and filled it with pipe cleaners and straws. My kids adored it and even my super duper wiggly guy sat and played with it for 20+ minutes. You can google it - some people use bigger things like Parmesan cheese shakers, but the small, 8oz spice jar was great because it is so small and doesn't require much space.KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104353672021261729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-18585460517286363172017-08-15T03:04:23.138+01:002017-08-15T03:04:23.138+01:00Holy cats people. So insane to judge others. Yes, ...Holy cats people. So insane to judge others. Yes, she puts it out on a blog. However, it doesn't hurt others to just say, nope not for me and I simply disagree. But to continue with judgements like, you shouldn't do this, you are entitled, serves you right, gracious. So not needed. If you don't like, then don't do it. If it doesn't work for you, fine, then live your life the way you like. Read the blog take what you want and leave the rest. But leave unkind comments and especially judgemental comments behind. No need for them. Really. I haven't agreed with everything that Charity and her family have done or do. However, I don't find it necessary to judge and offer my opinion on what they should or should not do. So, be kind. Offer kindness and positive comments. Even if you don't agree, you can still be positive in your comments and how you post. Sara Unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-40422910742878100522017-08-14T21:29:13.716+01:002017-08-14T21:29:13.716+01:00They do actually have child-free flights - it'...They do actually have child-free flights - it's called a private jet! Welcome to earth - other humans live here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-5766953192921759872017-08-14T17:11:40.000+01:002017-08-14T17:11:40.000+01:00There should definitely be an option for child-fre...There should definitely be an option for child-free flights on every airline. I would pay more for this service, and so would a lot of people. I feel for you, but if I had saved up for my vacation of a lifetime and had my long flight spoiled by your screaming kid, I would be really mad. People think everyone is ok with it, because, oh poor kid. But we're not. We are NOT ok with paying so much for a flight and having your kid scream for hours. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-48302951570966328792017-08-14T11:33:39.379+01:002017-08-14T11:33:39.379+01:00I love those 4 pictures of your baby!! He is absol...I love those 4 pictures of your baby!! He is absolutely adorable and what a treasure those pictures are!! Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051317165428200566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-44460918934583256632017-08-13T17:33:44.836+01:002017-08-13T17:33:44.836+01:00I love your point about accepting that traveling w...I love your point about accepting that traveling with an infant is different and challenging at times, but that doesn't mean bad! We love traveling with our kids. They are 6,4, and a newborn. We've taken all three on just one trip- and it was exhausting- but absolutely worth it. Traveling can form such great bonds as a family and opens your eyes to so much. I love the education that can happen for my kids when we see something new. From someone who has flown a lot with babies, I think your tips are spot on. I always tell people, just remember, the plane WILL LAND EVENTUALLY! We had one trip where our 23 month old had two raging ear infections (which didn't become apparent until we were in the air)- he screamed for hours and hours and it was stressful, but honestly everyone around us was so nice, especially since they could tell we were trying our best to deal with it. I love hearing about your adventures!Ben and Courtney Hugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760759384445450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-46581172268755053882017-08-13T01:10:15.573+01:002017-08-13T01:10:15.573+01:00Thanks for the tips! I too have 1 baby (5 mo), so ...Thanks for the tips! I too have 1 baby (5 mo), so they really help. We've been on 1 flight (just me and the babe) and it went so well - much better than expected. I was surprised by how friendly, helpful and kind all the other passengers were. And my little one enjoyed the plane much more than the car (she doesn't love the car seat!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-50078476098970171492017-08-12T15:03:24.709+01:002017-08-12T15:03:24.709+01:00Die Verwendung des Wortes ist nicht ganz richtig –...Die Verwendung des Wortes ist nicht ganz richtig – der Sinn ist, so viel sinnloses Reisen sei unangemessen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-14451967017457018922017-08-12T04:48:16.613+01:002017-08-12T04:48:16.613+01:00Great post! That post-it note idea is genius! I...Great post! That post-it note idea is genius! I'm looking forward to trying that one. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557516582491132671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-45254122475739065822017-08-11T23:27:32.057+01:002017-08-11T23:27:32.057+01:00you guys are the king and queen of the road trip!!...you guys are the king and queen of the road trip!! we are coming at you when we start driving for travel more! :)charity eyre wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-40046794437869673652017-08-11T23:25:18.107+01:002017-08-11T23:25:18.107+01:00thanks all above for your thoughts (and the extra ...thanks all above for your thoughts (and the extra tips - love them!). i completed recognize that in writing a public blog i open myself up to both positive and negative reactions/feedback. i appreciate both being shared! <br /><br />i should have made it more clear that my tips are about traveling with just one baby, and that i know things will be very different (and much more challenging!) with multiple and older children. i am probably pretty dang naive about that :) <br /><br />ian and i try to make a very conscious effort to make sure our huge privilege to be able to travel often doesn't lead to pretentiousness or entitlement. traveling is how we chose to spend a good chunk our money and time because we feel it is enriching (and because it is fun!). we also endeavor to spend a significant amount of time and money in more service-centered pursuits, many of which i chose not to share on this blog. <br /><br />i will have to ask my mom and dad to pipe in on their opinion on my entitlement :) <br /><br />thanks again for all the feedback. charity eyre wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-24143737165881629202017-08-11T21:48:53.498+01:002017-08-11T21:48:53.498+01:00What a good traveler Mo is! Good job for taking on...What a good traveler Mo is! Good job for taking on these adventures. I would say that if anyone wants to do things like this with your family, whether it's airplane or car travel, make it a priority and part of your family culture. It makes things so much easier. (We have five kids 11, 8, 6, 5, 2 and we've been road tripping since before the oldest was 1)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813543478924767847noreply@blogger.com