Comments | lawyerwifemom: Preparing for Scotland--And a Question re: Benadryl

lawyerwifemom

Preparing for Scotland--And a Question re: Benadryl

Jul 19, 2004 12:38

We are leaving on Saturday to go to Scotland for a week. My brother is getting married in a 13th century church just outside Edinburgh. It will be Rachel's first international trip! Her passport is just about the cutest thing ever ( Read more... )

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upennmama July 19 2004, 11:53:32 UTC

Is she 25 lbs? If so you can get this fabric carseat thingy... I'll post a pic if she's 25 lbs. I never use a seat in a cab (amanda is going to shoot me). Even if she's a little under 25, the seat might still be better than nothing.

upennmama July 19 2004, 12:25:26 UTC

This is what I am talking about.
http://www.onestepahead.com/images//product/family/8107_v.jpg

lawyerwifemom July 19 2004, 13:42:35 UTC

Hmm interesting. She is about 22 lbs. I'll go take a look at it. We have the Britax Marathon and I would hate to lug it all the way over and not use it. Thanks!

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lawyerwifemom July 19 2004, 13:44:22 UTC

I've taken her everywhere--including a couple business trips. I found traveling with an infant pretty easy. But I am scared of my toddler!

I will post pics when I get back.

internetmama July 19 2004, 13:02:52 UTC

Elias has flown as much as Rachel, but during this last cross-country trip, I made the mistake of booking us on an overnight redeye. I assumed he would be really tired (naturally), but he wasn't. I didn't think the business people would appreciate a screaming toddler (singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" at the top of his lungs), so I gave him half a Benadryl chewable after 20 minutes of toddler naughtiness on the return trip from Seattle. Fifteen-20 minutes later, he conked out. I NEVER thought I would feel compelled to do this; and I once equated it with drugging a child for convenience. However, I really don't think he would've slept as quickly or as soundly without it (on THIS particular flight), so I don't regret my decision. It was half a dose, but it worked just as well. Probably for Rachel, who is even younger than E, half a chewable would be the correct dosage ( ... )

lawyerwifemom July 19 2004, 14:02:37 UTC

Elias is a seasoned traveler! And he always seems to do pretty well. I think I will take the Benadryl as a back up like you did. I'm glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the dosage estimate!

As for the carseat, I am conflicted. I have the Britax Marathon. It is a monster, but I do have a carseat bag/carrier for it. I was planning to take it, but then realized we are not renting a car and will be walking alot. We might take a bus occasionally, but I think cab will be more common. Our longest cab ride will be about 8 miles one way-which seems like I should have a seat or booster. Yikes. I'd feel terrible if I needed it and didn't bring it but what a pain to lug it and never use it!

Thanks for your input Sandie!