Travel for 10 Month Old

That sounds like a miserable trip with a 10 month old. Maybe some tylenol, for yourself. Good luck

wine. for you.
amusement parks and infants are a terrible combo.
khairete
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Don't forget extra clothes for yourself! My husband and I learned the hard way that packing extra clothes just for the baby isn't enough. If the baby throws up or has a diaper blowout, chances are you'll be covered in it too.

In addition to clothes, have more snacks than you think you'll need, tons of extra diapers and wipes, a favorite blanket/teddy/lovie, and extra formula if you're not nursing. An empty sippy cup that the flight attendants fill with water is good too. Airlines do not have restrictions on formula the way they do on other liquids.

If your baby takes a pacifier, bring one along for takeoff and landing. It will help his ears.

Oh my... I hope there's a reason for going other than to take your 10 month old to Disney World! I'd be keeping him in the hotel with a/c, so whatever he likes to play with... You'll need breast or bottle on plane during tske off and landing, pacifier, several more diapers and changes of clothes than you think you'll need for the plane ride. Make sure hotel or whoever you're staying with has a crib or pack n play.

Umbrella stroller (you can gate-check it so you will have it in the terminal). Car seat for the plane. New toys for the excitement and novelty, plus a few essentials that he loves. Small blanket and pillow - you can't get these on planes anymore. Refillable water bottle for you all - do't pay airport bottled water prices.

Something to keep him drinking/swallowing on the plane especially during take off and landing. Snacks & real food - use plastic bags/ziplocs so you can toss as you use. Board books and especially anything tactile - life the flap, etc. Travel spoons and jar baby food, etc. Small plastic tupperware containers so you can take Cheerios, fruit, yogurt, other food with you to the parks. Do not plan on getting baby food in restaurants where you have to wait for a table - feed him in the stroller.

We took a travel clothesline because we absolutely had to rinse out some of his clothes, bibs, etc. We bought a little bit of woolite or similar detergent so we could wash in the sink and then hang stuff up.

You need sunscreen, a hat with a visor and a back flap to cover the neck, a battery-operated fan, and a little spray bottle to mist everyone down, and some of those neck coolers you dip in ice water and wear around your neck. July in Orlando is really hot and humid.

Some people take little goodie bags for nearby passenger - life savers, gum, disposable earplugs, and little notes saying "Hi, I'm 10 months old and traveling for the first time, I hope I don't fuss too much. Thanks for your understanding. Here's a gift from my mom and dad."

Cooler for taking your own food to the parks - we used a little soft-sided cooler for yogurt, etc. If he's on formula, use the powdered and not the liquid. It's a pain to get through security, and it's heavy to lug around. You can get water anywhere in the park. Get a little fridge in the hotel room including a freezer compartment. Check the airlines about using ice packs. You may have to buy a few when you get there.

After you land, en route to the hotel, stop and buy diapers, wipes, baby food, etc. as well as a bottle brush and a small bottle of dish detergent for cleaning bottles, dishes, etc. Buy a paring knife to cut fruit - you can't take a knife on the plane. Ask the hotel for extra towels to use as a "dish drainer". Take some outlet covers for the hotel room outlets.

We had the hotel put a crib in the room - it was a Disney hotel and they were great - included a stuffed Mickey Mouse for him!

You do realize that your son will not enjoy the park, right? Too much going on, too much noise, too much waiting for rides, scary/noisy rides, etc. We took our older kids when our son was 9 months old. We took turns getting up with him at some ridiculous hour and roaming the grounds with him in the stroller as the other parent slept (the older kids were in a connecting room). We hit the park early and split up as needed, going on rides we thought he could tolerate. We went back at noon to put him down for a nap. After that, he played a little in the hotel wading pool or on the beach at the lagoon.

The smartest thing we did was hire a sitter through Disney World. Their sitters are screened, bonded, etc. The absolute last company that wants a lawsuit is a big mega-firm like Disney. We had a fabulous sitter who came every afternoon around 3 when the nap was done. She took our son off to play and we older parents/kids went to the park for appropriate rides and attractions, a relaxing dinner, etc. We came back around 8 PM. It was worth every penny. This way we had a vacation too. We went back 2 years later I think and re-hired the same sitter (we hired her privately). Spectacular idea.

For the plane, just some toys, diapers, extra clothes. Pacifier or bottle to suck on when taking off and landing. As far as what you need down there, not much. Remember very hot. Sunscreen and hat for sure. Stroller, of course. Bathing suit. Baby food, formula, snacks. I prepare for everything. Diaper rash cream, Motrin etc. carseat if renting a car.