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Question #1: What medicine/first aid should you bring when you travel with your diaper-aged child?
Winner: Aileen C.
Alcohol wipe squares, tweezers, band-aid, ointment, toenail clippers. These all fit nicely in a round (small) container that will even fit in a purse.
Winner: Lorrain F.
Often the pediatricians office will provide samples of over the counter products such as Advil or Tylenol. Instead of using these, I save them for travel times (watch expiration dates). And have a dispensing device with appropriate measurements. Always pack more bottles/formula than you think you will need and if possible buy the small single serve for easier and quicker serving, they cost more but in a pinch the cost is worth it (or save those given at the hospital). For first aid the best is to have the number of a local pediatrician, hospital or clinic.
Winner: Gayle F.
Tylenol, ipecac (its over the counter liquid to induce vomiting if the child comes in contact with poisons, cough medicine, nasal decongestant, pedialite (for diarrhea) bottled water and jarred food if you are traveling out of the country, band-aids, neosporin (for cuts, bruises and infection), ice packs (to freeze and use in case of a fall or bump).
Winner: Karina P.
With 2 sons and another on the way, we have perfected the travel pack! Don't laugh -- we really bring all of this...Tylenol/advil, Benadryl, medicine dropper, 3 sizes of bandages, antibiotic ointment, tweezers, nail scissors, small scissors, diaper rash ointment, cotton swabs, hydrogen peroxide, butterfly wand closures, small portable splint, gauze bandages, poison control hotline #, sunscreen, extra prescriptions for medication, phone number of the nearest hospital, syrup of ipecac, and a small bottle of spring water!
Question #2: What do you bring to a friend's house that does not have children?
Winner: Dawn G.
I always make sure I have some open-ended, creative toy...this usually means blocks, stacking cups or a pegboard. What's great about these traditional stand-bys is that there is more than one way to play with them so they sustain a child's interest. (For instance) stacking cups can be used for nesting, hiding objects and for making towers. If outside, they are wonderful for scooping water and sand. I also bring a small photo album of pictures including family, friends, pets, and of course, themselves. Children love looking at pictures of familiar faces, places, and babies! Turning the pages provides good clean, quiet fun while developing those fine motor skills.
Winner: Kathy D.
I always bring nighttime strength Orajel so I can "numb" boo-boos & remove splinters easily! I also bring band-aids, thermometer, Children's Tylenol, tweezers, Bactine, Children's Kaopectate.
Winner: Laura B.
BooBoo Cream (antibiotic ointment);Bactine; Instant Cold Pak; Choice of decorated Band-aids; small toy/figurines to keep baby busy; pointed tweezers, popsicle sticks, adhesive tape, small scissors, small scissors, small juice box/snack, baby wipes (travel size), liquid antihistamine, gauze pads, ipecac/measuring spoon, first aid manual, 2 spare diapers (to absorb heavy bleeding).
Question #3: How do you plan a successful visit to the mall with your diaper-aged child?
Winner: Kristin H.
I start the visit by preparing myself mentally. I decide to have a positive attitude no matter what happens.
Winner: Bonnie G.
Change the child right before departure.
Winner: Sharon C.
We try to keep our trips relatively short, with treats for the kids like visits to the Warner Brothers store and pennies to throw into the fountain.
Winner: Kristine C.
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Question #4: What is your favorite toy to bring when traveling with your GoBaby?
Winner: Ronda
My favorite toy to bring along is my daughter's little crib
mirror. She loves looking at herself and turning it different ways
to look at other people. Unfortunately, though, she figured out
how to reflect the sun into my eyes!
Winner: Maia's Mom
Maia's favorite toy when she's strapped in the car seat is a baby
mirror that she can make faces at, see glimpses of us, catch reflections in and chew on too.
Winner: Elaine
I have found that a set of stacking cups is the most versatile
toy to take on a trip. They aren't too loud (except for some
banging episodes) and they don't take up much room. You can use
one of them as a cup in a bind. And, they can go in the
bath, both for play and for hair rinsing. Amazing!
Winner: Candace
My daughter's favorite toy(s) are her teddy bear teething ring
and her lucky Disney puppy. But, if you don't bring her
FAVORITE blanket she won't even take a nap - no matter how tired
she is!!
Winner: Ken
If we are going to be traveling at night, I bring along our
Fisher-Price laptop computer. Our two year old can push the big
buttons and the bright colorful lights keep him entertained in
the dark.
Winner: Macs
Favorite toy is a nursery rhyme book made out of cloth with
different noises and stuff to do.
Winner: Clarissa
My favorite toy to bring when I'm traveling with my GoBaby is the soft stuff toy that he can embrace and at the same time (with lullaby music) soothe him to sleep.
Winner: Shelly
My favorite toy is the interlocking plastic chains - they can hold GoBaby's toys to lots of things ... stroller, car seat, restaurant hi chair, and so on.

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