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City break with baby

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:31

We're going away next month to Berlin when DD will be 19 weeks old and I'm a bit nervous! I've always been a chilled out traveller but I am feeling a bit anxious about taking her on her first little holiday and have a few questions.

Firstly, I was thinking about just taking a sling and not a buggy. Is this a ridiculous idea? DP can take turns carrying her. We'll be getting about on the metro so was just thinking it would be easier if she was in a sling.

The flight - I've heard feeding on takeoff and landing helps their ears pop. Is there anything else I can do to help her on her first flight? I'm hoping if I put her in the sling and walk up and down she'll fall asleep 🤞

Any other tips for a city break with a baby? Any essentials I need to take? She's breastfed so don't need to worry about bottles and the apartment has a washing machine so can wash some clothes. Thanks!

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WaggaMammar · 06/03/2023 11:36

Give her milk to drink during take off and landing.

HiccupHorrendousHaddock · 06/03/2023 11:38

It’s easy, don’t worry. The sling is a doddle, she’s at a very ‘portable’ age. I took mine to Paris at that age and it was just fine.

SoonToBeQueenCamilla · 06/03/2023 11:41

Id take a lightweight fold up buggy that goes flat. If only for the airport . She might not be happy being in the sling for hours on end.

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moppa · 06/03/2023 11:43

Stick her on the boob the entire time.

I took my last baby to Turkey at 12 weeks old..

And at 7 months to Las Vegas.

On the boob from we took our seats.

DappledThings · 06/03/2023 11:44

Yes to the bf on take-off and landing. It does help and yes I'd just take a sling. It'll be great!

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:45

HiccupHorrendousHaddock · 06/03/2023 11:38

It’s easy, don’t worry. The sling is a doddle, she’s at a very ‘portable’ age. I took mine to Paris at that age and it was just fine.

Yes I'm trying not to get too worried as she will pick up on that! I'm thinking silly things now about the plane crashing too and I literally never used to worry about flying. Good to hear Paris was fine at the same age 😊

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PumpkinPastiez · 06/03/2023 11:47

If she does get upset other passengers tend to find it nicer if you look like you're trying to sort it out. If you sit there looking at your phone whilst she's screaming then you'll probably end up on TikTok.

Just a quick 'sorry her ears hurt' makes a huge difference (I have kids and we travel a lot)

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:47

SoonToBeQueenCamilla · 06/03/2023 11:41

Id take a lightweight fold up buggy that goes flat. If only for the airport . She might not be happy being in the sling for hours on end.

I didn't even think about the airport, good idea thanks.

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Bells3032 · 06/03/2023 11:50

We took our daughter away at 16 weeks and honestly wish we'd done more when she was little as was much easier. The hardest thing was the formula bottles which you don't have to worry about.

Keep on uk time as it'll make things easier. Id reccomend either borrowing or hiring a travel buggy (we hired a yoyo from tiny explorers and it was so useful).,

They still sleep a lot at this age so I found she was quite happy chilled out in her buggy and snoozed endlessly. Everyone made the biggest fuss of her.

Would say pack extra of everything as it's typical they get funny tummies and go through a few extra nappies and outfits than usual.

HeyBearILoveYou · 06/03/2023 11:50

Noise cancelling earmuffs for take off and landing were great for my little one when I flew with her at that age. She didn't make a peep.

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:50

moppa · 06/03/2023 11:43

Stick her on the boob the entire time.

I took my last baby to Turkey at 12 weeks old..

And at 7 months to Las Vegas.

On the boob from we took our seats.

This is my plan 😂 it's the only weapon I have to stop her crying so if that doesn't work I'm fucked 😬

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:51

DappledThings · 06/03/2023 11:44

Yes to the bf on take-off and landing. It does help and yes I'd just take a sling. It'll be great!

Thank you!

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rickandmorts · 06/03/2023 11:53

PumpkinPastiez · 06/03/2023 11:47

Just a quick 'sorry her ears hurt' makes a huge difference (I have kids and we travel a lot)

No chance of that, I can't focus on anything when she's crying apart from trying to make her stop 😩 when she was born DP's friend got him a pack of 100 disposable ear plugs but we haven't used them so I was thinking of bringing some and handing them out to people sat nearby if she does scream but don't know if that will irritate people more 😂

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mindutopia · 06/03/2023 12:25

Personally, I would take a sling and a buggy. It's not just about the airport and the plane, but about somewhere to put her. At that age, they still sleep a lot during the day, so you can make the most of your downtime for a meal or a drink or a nap without having to shift a sleeping bag in a sling between you.

I took my then 8 month old to Barcelona (alone) and the buggy was much more useful than the sling, except on the place (I checked the buggy in a buggy bag and only used the sling at the airport).

Mine wasn't bothered at all about the plane/take-off/landing. I didn't do anything special other than sit him on my lap.

I would think ahead about public transport if you mostly plan to use that. I found it helpful to look at accessible metro maps to work out easiest ways to get places that were mostly step free.

And I'd think about how to plan your days. Mine was a bit older, but it was a push to do a full day out doing things all day. We tended to get up and out in the morning, have lunch, then we'd come back and play/nap at the Airbnb. Mine was mobile at that age, so he needed some time not stuck in the buggy/sling and I just needed to sit down. Then we'd head out again late afternoon and do something in the early evening.

I would look for some good family friendly restaurants. I really enjoyed taking mine out in the evenings and we just adjusted our sleeping schedule accordingly. Obviously, wouldn't have taken him to a very nice restaurant, but there are lots of casual dining options that are very family friendly in Spain and I'm sure Berlin is no different.

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