Christina
you know those backpacks for children that look like stuffed animals? I know you guys might think i'm strange but I want that. except i'm 17. So, since i'm in high school, the kids ones won't do anything for me because I need more space.
do you think they sell animal backpack that have more space in them? I hope so. I think they're really cute. Thanks. don't judge me, okay :/
Answer
amazon has a lot! http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=animal&rh=n%3A166481011%2Ck%3Aanimal&page=1
hope this helps(:
amazon has a lot! http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=animal&rh=n%3A166481011%2Ck%3Aanimal&page=1
hope this helps(:
International travel with a child.?
Q. I am looking at taking my family to Japan. Do you think a 3 year old will be ok to take on the flight? Any advice on how to keep her entertained. If it matters she would almost be 3 and a half year old when we leave.
Answer
I'm a former Flight Attendant and I now fly a lot now internationally with my own three children.
Three and half is a *great age* to travel with a child. They're not as much work and can start to appreciate their surroundings. Flying without diapers and bottles is another plus (although a nighttime one might be in order if she's still not night-trained).
Japan is a great place to take children. I used to work a lot of flights there and I have traveled in Japan on my own several times, although all before I had my babies.
Not only is Japan very clean but the people are very child-friendly, helping with strollers and letting parents go first on to trains, etc. In fact, there were even *warnings* in my tour books not to scold your own children too much in public, risking someone in public coming to your child's defense. They have a strict "Let children be children" philosophy and what would be considered misbehaving in western countries is considered normal or even "cute" over there.
On the airplane, to entertain her, I have found less is more. Avoid toys that make noise and go for coloring and craft projects she can do in a small space. No one minds if you read books to her. Stickers, play dough and pipe cleaners are hits at this age. Just as a tip, make sure it's relatively new play dough. I took some that I found in a closet on a flight and it crumbled and made a huge mess on the airplane!
I do what my own mom did and give my kids a new toy once on board. It doesn't have to be big and fancy. Any of the above mentioned will work. If she likes legos, Polly Pockets or Pet Shops, you can buy small accessories for them. I usually buy a children's magazine or coloring book.
You keep the toys and dole them out during the flight.
Before leaving, have her pack her own backpack with her favorite toys. Limit her to one or two stuffed animals (one of my daughters would bring 13 if I let her). Check it yourself. Girls are usually okay but some boy's toys might not be welcomed in security. The only banned items are things that look like, or can be used as weapons. You will also want to watch for noisy toys. Remote controls are not allowed on board but she can bring the toy and the remote can be packed. Also, no breakables. You may want to discuss this ahead of time.
Make sure to bring snacks and at least one change of clothes. Even if she doesn't use a sippy cup, bring one for the flight to prevent spills.
If she plays any electronic games, you can bring those but make sure you either have spare batteries or they are fully charged before you leave home. Frustrating for children when they run down with a lot of flight time still and these items *usually* can't be recharged in flight (let's hope that changes in the future!)
When my youngest was about this age, we bought a portable DVD player. It is wonderful for long flights. If you have one, bring it and again, make sure it's fully charged. If the battery life is less than 4 or 5 hours, consider buying a second battery. I purposely bought one with 14 hours but like milage on cars, it doesn't last that long. Don't let her pause it (shut it completely off if she takes a break) and make sure to set it at "night" mode to save battery time.
Make it clear that is must be used with headphones. No playing it through the speakers.
You can present her with a new DVD as one of her surprise presents if you want. Bring the recharger with you in your carry-on (in case of a delay).
DVD's in Japan are probably not compatable. The DVD player is also convenient if she doesn't want to watch Japanese TV at friends' houses or in the hotel.
I have never used any medication to get my children to sleep. These are not harmless drugs and twice when I was working, I saw children have the *opposite* reaction to them. They became completely wired and wouldn't settle down. Don't give anything without talking to your doctor and trying it at home first. I honestly don't think it's necessary for a 3 1/2 year old, who are usually tired enough to sleep on their own at some point.
I just want to give you one more tip for the airport. Tell her that there will be lots of interesting people in the airport and make it clear that she is not to point or discuss them out loud. She can ask you specifics in private but even if they speak another language, they can certainly see her pointing and could understand whatever she's saying anyway. My kids have been to many countries and I still have to remind them of this.
About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children for an expat newsletter. Over the years many parents have contributed. I later put it on a blog so that parents had access to non-commercial information from someone with both practical and professional experience on the web.
A lot of it has to do with babies so you can skip those parts.
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
It also appeared recently on the Expat Women site;
http://www.expatwomen.com/mothers/flying_with_children.php
My kids love everything Japanese, even the food! This will be a wonderful adventure for her. Have a great trip!
I'm a former Flight Attendant and I now fly a lot now internationally with my own three children.
Three and half is a *great age* to travel with a child. They're not as much work and can start to appreciate their surroundings. Flying without diapers and bottles is another plus (although a nighttime one might be in order if she's still not night-trained).
Japan is a great place to take children. I used to work a lot of flights there and I have traveled in Japan on my own several times, although all before I had my babies.
Not only is Japan very clean but the people are very child-friendly, helping with strollers and letting parents go first on to trains, etc. In fact, there were even *warnings* in my tour books not to scold your own children too much in public, risking someone in public coming to your child's defense. They have a strict "Let children be children" philosophy and what would be considered misbehaving in western countries is considered normal or even "cute" over there.
On the airplane, to entertain her, I have found less is more. Avoid toys that make noise and go for coloring and craft projects she can do in a small space. No one minds if you read books to her. Stickers, play dough and pipe cleaners are hits at this age. Just as a tip, make sure it's relatively new play dough. I took some that I found in a closet on a flight and it crumbled and made a huge mess on the airplane!
I do what my own mom did and give my kids a new toy once on board. It doesn't have to be big and fancy. Any of the above mentioned will work. If she likes legos, Polly Pockets or Pet Shops, you can buy small accessories for them. I usually buy a children's magazine or coloring book.
You keep the toys and dole them out during the flight.
Before leaving, have her pack her own backpack with her favorite toys. Limit her to one or two stuffed animals (one of my daughters would bring 13 if I let her). Check it yourself. Girls are usually okay but some boy's toys might not be welcomed in security. The only banned items are things that look like, or can be used as weapons. You will also want to watch for noisy toys. Remote controls are not allowed on board but she can bring the toy and the remote can be packed. Also, no breakables. You may want to discuss this ahead of time.
Make sure to bring snacks and at least one change of clothes. Even if she doesn't use a sippy cup, bring one for the flight to prevent spills.
If she plays any electronic games, you can bring those but make sure you either have spare batteries or they are fully charged before you leave home. Frustrating for children when they run down with a lot of flight time still and these items *usually* can't be recharged in flight (let's hope that changes in the future!)
When my youngest was about this age, we bought a portable DVD player. It is wonderful for long flights. If you have one, bring it and again, make sure it's fully charged. If the battery life is less than 4 or 5 hours, consider buying a second battery. I purposely bought one with 14 hours but like milage on cars, it doesn't last that long. Don't let her pause it (shut it completely off if she takes a break) and make sure to set it at "night" mode to save battery time.
Make it clear that is must be used with headphones. No playing it through the speakers.
You can present her with a new DVD as one of her surprise presents if you want. Bring the recharger with you in your carry-on (in case of a delay).
DVD's in Japan are probably not compatable. The DVD player is also convenient if she doesn't want to watch Japanese TV at friends' houses or in the hotel.
I have never used any medication to get my children to sleep. These are not harmless drugs and twice when I was working, I saw children have the *opposite* reaction to them. They became completely wired and wouldn't settle down. Don't give anything without talking to your doctor and trying it at home first. I honestly don't think it's necessary for a 3 1/2 year old, who are usually tired enough to sleep on their own at some point.
I just want to give you one more tip for the airport. Tell her that there will be lots of interesting people in the airport and make it clear that she is not to point or discuss them out loud. She can ask you specifics in private but even if they speak another language, they can certainly see her pointing and could understand whatever she's saying anyway. My kids have been to many countries and I still have to remind them of this.
About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children for an expat newsletter. Over the years many parents have contributed. I later put it on a blog so that parents had access to non-commercial information from someone with both practical and professional experience on the web.
A lot of it has to do with babies so you can skip those parts.
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
It also appeared recently on the Expat Women site;
http://www.expatwomen.com/mothers/flying_with_children.php
My kids love everything Japanese, even the food! This will be a wonderful adventure for her. Have a great trip!
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