tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post5047392953516952263..comments2024-01-24T20:42:38.225-08:00Comments on blue eyed freckle: Getting ready to go abroad: what we brought for the baby!!!blueeyedfrecklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177649596311869079noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-8601089357290329742010-09-09T12:43:59.589-07:002010-09-09T12:43:59.589-07:00I'm bookmarking this for future reference! And...I'm bookmarking this for future reference! And you'll be sharing more photos and stories form your trip, I hoep!Eva / Sycamore Street Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473612753403446630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-69381859555016703162010-08-28T19:00:32.720-07:002010-08-28T19:00:32.720-07:00I am so so impressed that you guys pulled off a tr...I am so so impressed that you guys pulled off a trip overseas! That plane ride would've been a bit intimidating for me at 1 year. (We just pulled off a 3-week road trip, though, and now I feel a little more confident about our travelin' skillz.)<br /><br />Ergo, ergo, ergo. They are the best, aren't they?? My friend still carries around her 32+ lb. 2 year old in it when he just won't sit still in a stroller. I have the UppaBaby version of that better-than-an-umbrella-stroller (it reclines for comfy sleeping, right?) which is all we've ever had for as far as strollers go. <br /><br />Oh, and I recently discovered Cascadian Farms Fruitful O's as an organic alternative to fruit loops when your kid just needs something yuuuuummmmy to keep them happy. I cut them half and half with Publix Brand Organic Cheerios -- a really easy way to supplement with calcium if she's not nursing as much and doesn't love milk. (Um, yeah, Calina's almost 18 months and still nurses 3-4 times a day... Still going strong! LOL!) Also, you're about at the point where <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Snack-Catchers-Colors-Vary/dp/B000GB0NZK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1283047026&sr=8-1-spell" rel="nofollow">these things</a> will really start to come in handy, if you don't already have them or something like 'em. <br /><br />So happy for you & your gorgeous almost-toddler. They do grow up fast, don't they?Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352201238395429545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-48105489569046071422010-08-24T16:53:02.846-07:002010-08-24T16:53:02.846-07:00oh and I sewed a sheet for ours but forgot it, so ...oh and I sewed a sheet for ours but forgot it, so then I just wrapped a sheet from the hotel around it instead ( a full size one)blueeyedfrecklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177649596311869079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-1943644733018484102010-08-24T16:52:18.998-07:002010-08-24T16:52:18.998-07:00MER! I am sorry your crib was dissapointing! I rea...MER! I am sorry your crib was dissapointing! I really loved that thing. I actually bought the bjorn one before the phil and ted's and promptly returned it once I saw how huge it was. It IS great that it is so easy to put up, but it cannot be carried on board the plane (I called with the dimensions and asked), and it would cost to have it as an extra piece of luggage. Those are the reasons that I returned it. If you never plan on flying with it, then I think it is great, because yes it is a little better made and it is easier to install, but after putting up and taking down the phil and ted's I am a super pro. And ours seemed to be sewn fine! I have heard some people don't like it though. too bad!blueeyedfrecklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177649596311869079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-85613864391906533322010-08-24T12:26:54.652-07:002010-08-24T12:26:54.652-07:00I totally agree with you about the Ergo! That thi...I totally agree with you about the Ergo! That thing saved us in France. I absolutely LOVE it and use it almost every day around the house too! I also bought the Phil & Teds Traveller crib/cot thing for our trip, and unfortunately was sorely disappointed! I thought it was overpriced (even with the discount) and not well made at all (I don't even "know" how to sew and I can sew straighter seams than were on this thing). I even sewed a sheet to fit it before we left on the trip, since there aren't any made for it (and since strangely enough that inflatable mattress thing is supposed slip in that pocket at the bottom--do they expect you to put your child's face right on the nylon material? I thought that was weird.). I returned it as soon as we got home! If I ever buy another one, I will go with the Baby Bjorn one. It isn't as lightweight, but I've seen it in person several times and I think it is better made and there is no set up at all! I am writing a post just like this for my blog too. Thanks for all the tips :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611344893445859821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-73305453121095819072010-08-24T07:15:32.264-07:002010-08-24T07:15:32.264-07:00oh my goodness. thanks a gillion katie! i too have...oh my goodness. thanks a gillion katie! i too have been contemplating an ergo just a couple days ago as g-bear is getting a little heavy and big for his bjorn (which i love still). basically, strollers are not so much an option here with the stairs, metro, and "sidewalks." anyway, this is super helpful for me right now. and someone gave us stacking cups from IKEA and i am discovering that they are the geratest things EVER. we've got more travelling around here to do so thanks a ton again. oh, and since you have all the stuff, you should use it by coming here for a visit.danniihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502367778669689657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-45265124524820680372010-08-23T14:44:28.534-07:002010-08-23T14:44:28.534-07:00Awesome post. I think lots of parents have these s...Awesome post. I think lots of parents have these same thoughts even just traveling across country here or long rides in the car. It's always nice to know what works, and I've learned with the toys too..charlie will play with the ice in a cup or a napkin, so packing playdoh and whatever else I thought would be fun was a nightmare. I'm so glad your trip went well because traveling with a toddler is NOT easy.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596115216729260891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-22313560045667448262010-08-23T13:40:39.252-07:002010-08-23T13:40:39.252-07:00I feel like this post was written just for me! Not...I feel like this post was written just for me! Not that we are planning a trip or anything, but there are so many things we are trying to decide on while we are registering, and this post was full of info and answers to questions I have been having! I think you just saved my sanity Katie :) <br /><br />Thanks!!!Ashley Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16111665443346274511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-84370860556789890852010-08-23T13:06:45.085-07:002010-08-23T13:06:45.085-07:00what a great post!! i love your pictures and that ...what a great post!! i love your pictures and that one of you and olivia in the ergo is way cute! i have been thinking of getting an ergo for our little one and this post just confirms that it's the perfect one to get! if we ever travel with our little one..i'll refer to this post.:)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517916631002936500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262279515191703847.post-73523264798010025422010-08-23T10:56:31.492-07:002010-08-23T10:56:31.492-07:00Oh my goodness gracious, she is SO CUTE! I love h...Oh my goodness gracious, she is SO CUTE! I love her dark hair and eyes. And that serious little face!Claire Kieferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794131643377703649noreply@blogger.com