Originally Posted By MinnieSummer Gp for it. We took our daughter for the first time to celerate her adoption and went almost every month for the next 5 years. The advice about taking everything you think you will need and then cutting it in half is TOTALLY ACCURATE. The first couple of trips I took everything (even tried to get the high chair in the car). Then I realized that most of the stuff was never even touched. So I got to the point where I took diapers, formula, food, her blankies, and the stroller. Anything I didn't have and really needed I bought. The key for me was having her own stroller that reclined and could be turned so she was facing me. And since it was usually just her and I I can honestly say we had a blast with little or no fuss.
Originally Posted By BrooklynsMom We just got back from a trip with my 10 month old. She was a perfect angel. Every fear I had never even came close to reality. She loved the characters and did not have one meltdown. We joke that she won't remember a thing from the trip. Take your 5 month old! But I agree, don't overpack! Diapers, wipes, food, clothes and a stroller! It will be an experience you will never forget...and that they will never remember!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<< We have 8 children now and we have been all over with our children - even to Europe. They know they will have to take a little time out and miss out on some of the fun if they don't behave. >>> I love this!!! Bravo!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<The key to DVC Dad, he was born in 1955. That's what makes him so cool and such the uber parent. Like me. >>> 1967 but who cares? I can say vbdad55 is one of many people on LP that I am honored to be confused with, no kidding!
Originally Posted By dixielandings "The point is be consistent. Be in control but not over-bearing. Be the father/mother and don't be afraid to punish unacceptable behaviour, and never forget to reward positive behaviour. Lay down the boundaries and ALMOST never let them slip beyond those limits. It is possible to raise fantastic kids in today's world." Ol Dixe here is from the time zone of 1962 and I have kids that 2,4,5 and 18 DVC Dads paragraph above may possibly be some of the best parenting advice I have ever heard!!!
