Travel probes with kids ?

Hey my 10yr old girl and me and my dog and my dad are going to missasip in 2WEEKS we are from st Louis so ya we have a hando sivic so ya she is boured all the time we have a iPhone for her and that it so eny cheap ideas for my girl ffrom her getting bouerd

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Tell her all about the other children in the world who have no car,no house,no food,no holidays,no electrical gadgets of any kind,get no education,get no healthcare and after that if you have not sent her to sleep with boredom listening to you,you could play I spy.
If you can download an Ap for her I phone on how to speak and spell English correctly,she could give you some much needed lessons.

travel tips please...?

mimi

i'm from the philippines. scheduled flight is on April 23, manila-taipei-new jersey. i'm a mom. will be traveling with 3 children ages 10, 9 and 7. what should i prepare? what should i expect to experience in the airports?

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I'm a former Flight Attendant and while you have a pretty long journey in front of you, your children are good ages to fly.

First of all, have they flown before? Talk to them about the flight, especially security. Flying is fun for kids but the security can be intimidating. Explain that they might have to take off their shoes and everything has to go on the belt. They will also have to go through this multiple times.

This TSA page from their site is aimed at younger children but you might still find it useful.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm

I find my biggest problem with my 8 and 6 year olds is their commentary. Explain that they are to be *very* good while you're checking in and no joking in security period. Also, while there is a language barrier, they shouldn't make jokes or comments even if they wont be understood. My kids are bilingual and think they can say whatever they want in international airports.

Make sure they stay together. Two of mine are "wanderers" and will stray off as soon as they see something interesting. The middle child is good and is always at my elbow but I have to lecture my other two to keep up and not get lost.

Once past security, you all can relax a little before your flight. It's safer in theory because everyone is either flying or working in that area of the airport. Before security, it's basically a public area. Resist the temptation to linger to say good-bye and get you and your kids past security asap. This can take ages and it's better to get it done with as quickly as possible after check-in.

Bring lots to keep them occupied. Have each bring a backpack. I also pack a change of clothes for each of us but if that seems too much, just bring a t-shirt and shorts. If there's a spill inflight, you'll probably have time to rinse and dry clothes (they dry fast thanks to the dry air in airplanes).

Bring some sort of alternate drinking item. I doubt they still use sippy cups but maybe something with a spout. The F/A's will fill these instead of open glasses if you want. This is especially important with electronical toys.

Big subject. Explain that these toys have to be off for take-off and landing but then can be resumed. Bring extra batteries. If you are taking a DVD player or computer, make sure there's at least 5 hours battery life in it. Turning the screen light down saves battery time. Bring the recharger and recharge in Taiwan (plus one for the states). You might need a converter. Fully recharge everything before leaving your home because they can't be recharged inflight. I also only allow the DVD player in the air, not on the ground for practical reasons (dropping it, having to leave quickly, etc). With older kids, this may or may not be a useful restriction or simply allow it while waiting at the gate in Taiwan.

They must keep the volume turned all the way down or off, or some gadgets have the option of earphones. Bring extra pairs (easy to pack and easy to lose!) Same goes for the movie. You may have to buy a gadget that allows three headsets to be plugged in. I have one for my three (forgot it last trip-and regretted it!)

A new movie(s) and/or new games might be a good idea. Keep them occupied for such a long trip. Get reading materials in their native language, as it might not be possible once you leave the Philippines.

Bring snacks. So far, nothing has been taken by security. Mostly they're concerned about drinks so buy those after you get through security, assuming you'll have time.

Consider ordering special meals espcially if your kids are fussy eaters. The kids' meals are often very greasy so I don't recommend them. Ask your travel agent or call the airline for a list of what is offered. We don't eat pork so we order kosher. No, you don't have to be Jewish to do so too!

Hope you have a good trip!

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Traveling with a car seat in the Airport?

Cotton C

I am going to travel during the Christmas time with my 2 and 3 year old and would like to take a car seat so that I can have a better control of one toddler. How can i transport my car seat through the airport, since it will be only me traveling?

PS I remembered seeing a couple a year or so ago with a pulley that transported their car-seat but not sure where to buy one or what it is called. Thanks in advance

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I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly a lot alone with my three children on transatlantic and other flights. We always bring a car seat along and it's never been a problem.

Good for you for bringing the car seat along. You'll find this to be both more comfortable and safer than just using the lap belt.

There are a number of gadgets sold to address the problem of getting a bulky car seat through the airport. These are just examples;

http://www.gogobabyz.com/products/gogo_kids.html
(I think this is the one you saw)
http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS
http://www.onestepahead.com/product/osa/363756.html

Not all fit all models of seats so check before you buy! Also, consider the cost and how much you'll be using it. Go to any Family Travel websites and check out what they have on offer, then you may want to check out Ebay or Craigslist in your area...

I simply use a small metal luggage cart and use an extra bungee cord to secure my seat to it. I recommend a fold able cart with a *metal* base. The ones with plastic bases break too easily. This was a relic from my first airline and it is something you can use later for luggage, when your children are long out of car seats. Mine has lasted almost 20 years and carts a 25lbs car seat (it's a Radian65, for the record but I've also used a Scenera and a Sit-n-Stroll).

I actually use this contraption instead of a stroller and my daughter could ride in it until about age 3 but this depends on a lot of factors like how big the airports are and how much your children can walk. I also had a good baby carrier (by definition, they should go to age 2). I would alternate walking with the sling and the car seat contraption with my 2 and then 3 children.

Some parents also manage to use bungee cords to attach their seat to their stroller. It can be attached to the back (back to back) but keep an eye out as this can tumble if the child is not in it. Others also manage to wedge their car seat into the seat portion of their stroller (wish I could post pictures!) When there is no child, throw your carry-on bags to offset the weight.

If you have a double stroller, you wedge the car seat in one seat and still have the other for the kids. You can try any of those methods. A lot depends on your models. Experiment at home first.

You may want to visit some car safety sites and see what other people who have your seat do when they travel (car safety people are big on flying with their car seats!)

Just some general car seat information;

Make sure your car seat is approved for use on aircraft. If you're flying on a U.S. company, see the below link for information on if it's approved. Most car seats, including infant buckets, sold in the U.S. are.

http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/

If you are flying a non-U.S. company, see the information for your airline. If you search with the name of the airline, followed by "children", that will usually give you the right page.

Never check car seats as luggage. They can easily be lost and/or damaged and airlines wont take responsibility for what they consider to be a "delicate" item.

You may want to consider the CARES harness for your older child. It was pictured in the FAA link above. If you opt for this, please arrange a car seat at your destination so that you wont have to check yours'.

http://www.kidsflysafe.com/

About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on the subject of flying with children for a local newsletter. On the web, all the information I found was written by people who had never worked directly for the airlines. I wanted to promote the use of car seats on aircraft for both safety and comfort. I have more tips so feel free to visit;
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Good luck finding a way that works for your, your children and your journey!

Travelling on airplanes with carseats?

Annette T

I'll soon be travelling from Kuwait to Amsterdam and from there connecting to LAX. All flights are KLM/ NWA. I am travelling with my hubby as well as a two year old and five month old. We've purchased a ticket for the two y.o. and reserved the basinnet for the baby. KLM ticketing agent said that she could block out a fourth seat for the baby. This of course depends on whether the flight will be full or not.
Question is, should we bring the car seats for both or not? I can't find any stickers on either of the carseats saying if they've been approved for aircraft use. The seat for the 2yo is a MaxiCosi and the baby's is a rear-facing Graco Snug Ride. I've read lots of posts where parents ended up having to check the carseats at the last minute and it ended up being more of hassle than it was worth. The KLM website says that kids with tickets are welcome to bring their carseats aboard as does theKLM ticketing agent, but I know that sometimes this doesn't always end up happening on board.
Your thoughts?
On the way back, I'm on my own, so I don't really know how much I'm going to want to deal with two kids, carryons, stroller and carseats.
We'll be doing some internal flying within the States, all on United, so any thoughts on this would be welcomed also.


We obviously have to bring the carseats with us, the question is whether we ought to check them or carry them on board.

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I'm a former flight Attendant and I fly a lot with my three children. We always bring a car seat.

Here is what their website says;

"If a seat has been reserved for your child, you may bring your own (car) child seat aboard on the condition that it fits between the armrests of the aeroplane seat (42 cm/16.5 inches). Only childrenâs seats that display no defects and that carry a visible seal of quality awarded by the European Union or other official government agency may be taken aboard. A seat for a second baby or the use of a (car) child seat should be reserved in advance by contacting KLM Reservations or your local KLM ticket office.

The following seals of approval will be accepted aboard:

UN Standards ECE R44-03 and 44-04
US FMVSS no. 213
Canadia CMVSS 213/123.1
German TUV/958-01/2001
Types marked approved by transport Canada
Types marked approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Types marked approved by Joint civil Aviation Authority (JAA)"

http://www.klm.com/travel/nl_en/travel_information/travel_planning/children/index.htm#4

They are pretty generous as far as which approvals they accept.

It is not recommended that you check car seats as luggage. They can be lost and/or broken too easily. I've walked off an international flight to not find all my bags. The real risk here is being stuck at your destination without your seat, or have it in a condition that you can't leave the airport.

It can be brought to the gate and "gate checked" with the strollers and wheelchairs. This is slightly better than checking them in at the gate.

If you are unsure of the approval, write Graco and Maxi Cosi. I wrote about my Radian 65 and heard back right away that it did have universal (UN) approval, although it is only sold in N. America. You can then print up the reply and bring it with you.

Look in your owner's manual and this information might already be there. I bring mine with me when I travel, if only to show them that the seat is designed to be used on planes (even though they left out that fun fact about the UN approval).

To get your seats through the airport, there are all sorts of gadgets sold. Here are just some examples (not to promote any of them specifically). A browse through any travel-with-children website will usually have a selection. Not all fit all car seats (or budgets) so buyer beware!

http://www.gogobabyz.com/products/gogo_kids.html
http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS
http://www.onestepahead.com/product/osa/363756.html

I simply strap mine to a small-but-sturdy metal luggage cart and use an extra bungee cord. Some parents get creative with the stroller, either wedging it inside or strapping it to the back.

There is a car seat alternative, the CARES harness;
http://www.kidsflysafe.com/

They actually suggest using their product and checking the car seat, incurring the wrath of more than one car safety organization. But it is an alternative. At $75, it's a little expensive for something that can only be used inflight. It might have good resale value or you could take advantage of those on Craigslist and Ebay who are renting this gizmo.

I believe EU approval is pending. Perhaps check with KLM before purchasing to be sure you can use it.

The problem is that if you need your car seat at your destination, than you will end up checking it. You could organize yourself, such as arranging a car seat in the U.S. You could buy a cheap but reliable seat like the Scenera and using that on your trip. You could order it online and have whomever is picking you up at the airport bring it. At the end of your American adventure, you can simply leave it behind for your next visit.

I actually do this with my booster seats for my older two and had an extra seat at my parents' for years, used only on our visits.

Once on board the aircraft, simply be nice about it. If you run into problems, don't lose your cool and ask to talk to the chief purser (head honcho) about the seat.

I too have had seats taken away from me on European companies (Iberia, Air France, some U.K. companies). I bring mine and try anyway. You aren't guarenteed to use them as you are on U.S. companies so once in the U.S. on United, as long as your older boy has a seat, he can use his car seat.

One airline (low cost, Irish) even didn't allow car seats at all but usually it's fine. My experiences have mostly been with Lufthansa and it only happened once with them (and didn't have to if I had only brought the documentation about the UN approval-grrr!)

About eight years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children based on both my practical and professional experience. Later, I expanded it and put it on a blog so parents would have access to non-commercial information on the subject. Many have in turn contributed their tips.

My contact information is at the end if you have further questions.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Have a good time in the U.S.

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Travel probes with kids ?

Hey my 10yr old girl and me and my dog and my dad are going to missasip in 2WEEKS we are from st Louis so ya we have a hando sivic so ya she is boured all the time we have a iPhone for her and that it so eny cheap ideas for my girl ffrom her getting bouerd

Answer
Tell her all about the other children in the world who have no car,no house,no food,no holidays,no electrical gadgets of any kind,get no education,get no healthcare and after that if you have not sent her to sleep with boredom listening to you,you could play I spy.
If you can download an Ap for her I phone on how to speak and spell English correctly,she could give you some much needed lessons.

travel tips please...?

mimi

i'm from the philippines. scheduled flight is on April 23, manila-taipei-new jersey. i'm a mom. will be traveling with 3 children ages 10, 9 and 7. what should i prepare? what should i expect to experience in the airports?

Answer
I'm a former Flight Attendant and while you have a pretty long journey in front of you, your children are good ages to fly.

First of all, have they flown before? Talk to them about the flight, especially security. Flying is fun for kids but the security can be intimidating. Explain that they might have to take off their shoes and everything has to go on the belt. They will also have to go through this multiple times.

This TSA page from their site is aimed at younger children but you might still find it useful.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm

I find my biggest problem with my 8 and 6 year olds is their commentary. Explain that they are to be *very* good while you're checking in and no joking in security period. Also, while there is a language barrier, they shouldn't make jokes or comments even if they wont be understood. My kids are bilingual and think they can say whatever they want in international airports.

Make sure they stay together. Two of mine are "wanderers" and will stray off as soon as they see something interesting. The middle child is good and is always at my elbow but I have to lecture my other two to keep up and not get lost.

Once past security, you all can relax a little before your flight. It's safer in theory because everyone is either flying or working in that area of the airport. Before security, it's basically a public area. Resist the temptation to linger to say good-bye and get you and your kids past security asap. This can take ages and it's better to get it done with as quickly as possible after check-in.

Bring lots to keep them occupied. Have each bring a backpack. I also pack a change of clothes for each of us but if that seems too much, just bring a t-shirt and shorts. If there's a spill inflight, you'll probably have time to rinse and dry clothes (they dry fast thanks to the dry air in airplanes).

Bring some sort of alternate drinking item. I doubt they still use sippy cups but maybe something with a spout. The F/A's will fill these instead of open glasses if you want. This is especially important with electronical toys.

Big subject. Explain that these toys have to be off for take-off and landing but then can be resumed. Bring extra batteries. If you are taking a DVD player or computer, make sure there's at least 5 hours battery life in it. Turning the screen light down saves battery time. Bring the recharger and recharge in Taiwan (plus one for the states). You might need a converter. Fully recharge everything before leaving your home because they can't be recharged inflight. I also only allow the DVD player in the air, not on the ground for practical reasons (dropping it, having to leave quickly, etc). With older kids, this may or may not be a useful restriction or simply allow it while waiting at the gate in Taiwan.

They must keep the volume turned all the way down or off, or some gadgets have the option of earphones. Bring extra pairs (easy to pack and easy to lose!) Same goes for the movie. You may have to buy a gadget that allows three headsets to be plugged in. I have one for my three (forgot it last trip-and regretted it!)

A new movie(s) and/or new games might be a good idea. Keep them occupied for such a long trip. Get reading materials in their native language, as it might not be possible once you leave the Philippines.

Bring snacks. So far, nothing has been taken by security. Mostly they're concerned about drinks so buy those after you get through security, assuming you'll have time.

Consider ordering special meals espcially if your kids are fussy eaters. The kids' meals are often very greasy so I don't recommend them. Ask your travel agent or call the airline for a list of what is offered. We don't eat pork so we order kosher. No, you don't have to be Jewish to do so too!

Hope you have a good trip!

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Baby gadgets?

Kewl

What is the most absurd/useless baby gadget, toy or piece of equipment that some one gave you or convinced you to buy when you were pregnant?

My father-in-law thought I should get a baby-cam. It was a video version of a baby monitor.

Some one else bought me a basinet that we used for 3 weeks tops.

Everyime I turned around someone was trying to sell me something that I could not live without. It started to make me wonder how babies ever survived when there were not baby wipe warmers:)

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hahaha some of my favorites were: The baby "leash" yeah that got thrown away immediately. 2 ounce bottles (good for a week I guess) The wipe warmer as you mentioned was never used because I change my kids all over the house, the wipes travel. Thus the changing table is pretty useless other than it's nice to stack things on such as spare diapers, wipes, burp rags and bibs.
Of all of the "useless" things I recieved here's the topper: The dr. spock book. I haven't looked twice at it.

Is fencing a sport for snobby rich kids or no?

illinigal1

so if fencing is a snobby sport would that make field hockey a snobby sport?

i'm jsut confused b.c. my friend fences but hes not exactly snobby but hes super rich.

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Snobby rich kids? I don't think so. The kids are the most well mannered you will find compared to just about any sport because the rules demand gentlemanly (or ladylike) and courteous behaviour. Lots of rules in this sport.

As for the rich? I am not rich but I do budget for my child's lessons and equipment (and forgo the latest electronic gadgets and designer clothing). Fencing is within reach of anyone's budget. The costs get high if you travel out of state for competitions.

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How hard is it to travel with kids?

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Jason

Would it be very difficult for one person to travel alone with a 4 year old. I'm going to be taking her on holiday for a month but I've never done this before.

Is it difficult to travel with a child that age. Do you have any advice you could give me.

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Always remember to pack snacks and a jacket (if it gets even remotely chilly where you are going). Bring crayons and coloring books and whatever electronic gadgets he/she enjoys (my daughter, age 4, loves the Nintendo DS and the Kindle Fire).

We travel frequently by car and have found that stopping about every 1-2 hours is to be expected. They have to get out of the car, stretch, run around (I always pack a soccer ball for playing with at rest stops), go to the bathroom and eat.
I also get on the road as early as possible in the morning. I pop the kids in the car at around 3-4am in their pajamas and by the time they wake up we are 3-4 hours into the trip already. At that point I find a place for them to change into sweats, eat some breakfast, go to the bathroom, etc, and then we hit the road again.
Just make sure you bring plenty of snacks and wipes for cleaning sticky fingers!

What is a good annual salary in America nowadays?

Erica

What is good? What is average? What about for someone who wouldn't want kids, and is looking for something they love to do that pays decently? I wonder.

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median household income is $50,000 a year.

If you want a modern lifestyle with electronic gadgets and designer clothes and travel, you'd need more like $70,000, assuming that you live outside big cities.

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how is the twist ration measured and how does it effect the bullet?

Q. if a barrel has a 1:9" twist is this saying that after leaving the muzzle the bullet will rotate once fully in 9"? how is it measured? also how does the twist effect the bullets travel, will a 1:10" twist preform better than a 1:9" twist?

A. Longer bullets generally require a faster rate of twist. When you hear that a heavier bullet needs a faster rate of twist it’s because when its heaver than normal the bullet is generally longer.
It’s a combination of bullet speed, weight and design that leads to what rifling twist works best.

Faster twist rate can cause more wear on the guns bore and its rifling. And too fast of a twist can compromise the bullet even causing it to come apart in the air.

To say a bullet keep its revolution of say 1 in 9 as it travels through the air is wrong. As soon as the bullet leaves the bore it meets resistance from the air and moisture in the air which slows it down. So a bullet thats traveling with a spin of 1 revolution in 9 inches wont be doing so at say 100 yards because it going slower. This changes the ratio of spin per inch to some degree.

The bullets spin keeps it stable in flight. Take a kids top for example, when it spins fast it stands upright spinning in circles. As it slows down it becomes unstable and begins to wobble and then it falls over. A bullet spinning in flight without the correct spin will start to yaw then tumble and hit the target in a key hole effect. As it travels to the target while tumbling it looses it accuracy due to deflection from the air. If you ever shot an odd shaped rock out of a sling shot as a kid and watched them go crazy directions then you can see how a tumbling bullet can go all over the place.
I’m not much of a Wikipedia fan but this explains rifling pretty good;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifling

The effect of rifling applies to old black powder guns as well as modern guns. Now some big guns such as tanks may not have any rifling at all because the projectile deploys “fins” or stabilizers to spin it.
This article on smooth bores explains that;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoothbore

This modern smooth bore projectile technology has been used for shotgun projectiles used by the military. Check out this puppy;
http://media.photobucket.com/image/finned%20shotgun%20shells%20for%20the%20military/zarganuts/shotgun-fins.jpg
Here is the fag 12 round pictured above being fired at a target;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQYp9fOJ9VI

And this taser shotgun round with fins;
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/taser-shotgun-shell1.htm

Some old black powder rifles had a 1 in 74 inch spin for lead round balls. And some newer BP rifles made for sabot conical may have a twist of 1 in 10.

Hope this helps some and that I didn’t give you a headache lol!
I sure have one now so I think another shot of Jack is in order!

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What do you think about the practice of sending brag letters in Christmas cards?

Q. They tell about how rosy their life has been and how great the past year has been to them. For example, their son is class president, and their daughter is on the honour roll. Some of them brag about how many grandchildren they have and/or how fast they are collecting them. They talk about their extensive travels or what wonderful jobs their spouses or kids have. Nowdays, they brag about their electronic gadgets and their computers. The sun shines perpetually on these people. You would really think they knew Santa Claus better than anyone else, and they make other people feel sick and depressed. They even seem to imply that they are getting all these things because they have been good.

Is this practice in keeping with the spirit of Christmas?

A. Hmm... not keeping with the spirit at all. We've got a family friend who sent those letters out every year until last year and instead she sent a family newsletter. For crying out loud, a newsletter. It had little blurbs for her children... 'Katie's Corner' and even one for the dog. She went on and on about how her son was a black belt and on the Honor roll and how her daughter was the best reader in her class and all this other bull crap that nobody really wants to hear on Christmas. I agree... they just want you think think they're something special. For them, Christmas is the time of year to let everyone know how great life is, even if it's only to avoid thinking about the downpoints. I don't buy a word of it though. It's great to share love and be friendly and even if people don't mean to brag, they do... and they shove the rest of us down. Whoever said, on this page, that you're 'not whorthy' to read those letters proablby has never recived such a Christmas card. I wish we could all brag and be happy for one another. It'd be great if Christmas worked that way, but it doesn't in our heads because the world bassically sucks.

There's an answer in here somewhere. Happy Holidays.

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Where's a good hotel to stay in with my family in Hong Kong?

Q. I'm planning to take my husband and 3 kids (aged 10, 12 &15) to their first trip in Hong Kong. We intend to shop for gadgets and visit HK Disney. Please recommend a reasonably priced hotel that's situated near shopping malls, the MTR, and with big enough rooms for kids. Thanks!

A. It might be difficult to find a hotel that can accomodate 5 people in one room and that is affordable. When I travel with family, I stay at the Metropark in Kowloon; it is a very good hotel, great location just off Kowloon Tong, nice amenities, great service, there is a swimming pool on the top floor which is great for the kids...However, the maximum number of people accepted in one room is 3, maybe 4. I believe there are some regulations on the number of people who can stay in one hotel room. My last stay there was last August with my 2 daughters, and I paid an average of 700HK$ per night for a double room, and they gave me an extra cot for free, you might be able to negotiate a good deal if you decide to take two adjoining rooms. If you don't mind staying out of town, the Silvermine Beach hotel is not bad and relatively affordable, and there is a very nice beach. It is located on Lantau, very accessible, near the Big Buddha, Disneyland, and very nice natural scenery, and only a quick ferry ride away from downtown HK or KL.

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How do you bring a car seat on an airplane?

Q. I am wanting to take my 6 month old son on a plane trip, seated on my lap, but do not know how to bring a car seat. I would prefer to bring my own car seat than to rent one at our destination. Are car seats allowed as carry on baggage or are they only allowed as checked baggage?
Thank you so much for your help.

A. I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly a lot with my three kids and we always bring a car seat (when allowed).

First of all, check the rules of your company. They vary but if it's a U.S. company, and you bought your car seat in the U.S., it is probably fine to use on board. Most car seats sold there are approved to use in the cabin.

NEVER CHECK A CAR SEAT UNDER THE PLANE AS LUGGAGE. Airlines are infamous for abusing bags and it's unlikely that they'll make an exception for your seat. It risks being not only damaged but lost. What will happen if you arrive at your destination and your seat has gone somewhere else?

Gate-checking is better than checking it as luggage but it's no guarantee. You want to bring your car seat to the gate for two reasons. First, to use on board. This is not only the only way to fly safely with a baby but way more comfortable for both of you. Ask nicely at check-in if it's possible to have an empty seat next to you if the flight is not full. Make sure to have your car seat with you in case of a last minute empty seat, even if they weren't sure you'd get one.

The big difference is that gate-checked items, like strollers and wheelchairs, are loaded directly into the belly of the plane, rather than sent down the various belts under the airport. At your destination, they should be returned on the jetway, but be sure to ask. Some airlines send them to the baggage carousel.

To get your car seat through the airport, there are many ways. If you have an infant-bucket style seat that is part of a travel system, just use all that. Get gate-check tags for both the stroller and car seat. If you have a convertible (up to or past 40lbs) than you can try to attach it to your stroller. Use a couple of bungee cords and either attach it to the back or wedge it in the seat.

I used to simply check my stroller, put the baby in a baby carrier and pulled the car seat with a metal luggage cart. They actually sell expensive gadgets to do this (look up GogoKidz) but I found a simple metal cart works *just as well* if not better. Again, an extra bungee cord helps. My toddlers could ride in it.

Bravo for not using a car rental seat. They are dire. Relatives just visited and when I saw what their daughters were riding in... scary! A car seat is an important piece of safety equipment that could save your child's life so it deserves to be treated right!

Here are my totally non-commercial flying tips;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

Good luck getting it on board. The slight inconvenience of carting through the airport is more than made up for in comfort on the flight and peace of mind of having your seat reach your destination safely.

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What kind of gifts do Vietnamese people want from the US?

Q. I will be visiting my family next month in Vietnam and would like to bring them some gifts. My mom (who's vietnamese) says that things that are distincty american are a hot commodity (like Levi's, etc) Are American brands big there? My cousins range in age from 22 to 40, male and female. What would be appropriate?

A. Don't bother bringing garments unless they are "uniquely" American. For instance, my wife's family has an excellent collection of Red Sox/Patriots game jerseys and t-shirts.
High end brands such as Polo, La Coste , etc. are incredibly low priced in Vn ($5 for Polo shirts).
I usually bring chocolate for the women, two bottles of good American bourbon for the men, and toys for the kids. Being a man, I also bring a box of Cuban cigars for our manly style enjoyment (bought at Tan Son Nhut or Inchon International) I travel to Vn often and whenever I see a good sale or go to a discount store, I'll load up on those kinds of things.
Viets on the whole also love electronic gadgets. I don't know your budget, but mp3 players and walkmans are pretty popular. One thing that is a status symbol in Vn is a cell phone. My wife always gets my new cell (from resigning my contract), and passes last years model to someone in her family.
Another really great gift is American food. My most popular request is to bring more jello and pudding. Everyone loves it.
I've also brought canned goods like white clam sauce, "unusual" pasta (multi colored elbows etc) and once, I even brought a live 10 lb Maine lobster.
Last, but not least, is flower and vegetable seeds. Even city dwellers can grow flowers and most Vn veggies are tiny by comparison to what Burpee sells.
Hope this helps !

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what is the best way to get your gaming YouTube channel noticed?

Q. hey guys my gaming youtube channel is TheSilverClassGamerz and have had it up for a few months though and am wondering how i could get a bit more noticed? because i have uploaded almost 50 videos now and only have 30 subs if you guys could help and tell me how that would be great. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilverClassGamerz

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A. Lol. If those are the tags you're using, big reason why noone visits. Noone likes a spammer.

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How do you bring a car seat on an airplane?

Q. I am wanting to take my 6 month old son on a plane trip, seated on my lap, but do not know how to bring a car seat. I would prefer to bring my own car seat than to rent one at our destination. Are car seats allowed as carry on baggage or are they only allowed as checked baggage?
Thank you so much for your help.

A. I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly a lot with my three kids and we always bring a car seat (when allowed).

First of all, check the rules of your company. They vary but if it's a U.S. company, and you bought your car seat in the U.S., it is probably fine to use on board. Most car seats sold there are approved to use in the cabin.

NEVER CHECK A CAR SEAT UNDER THE PLANE AS LUGGAGE. Airlines are infamous for abusing bags and it's unlikely that they'll make an exception for your seat. It risks being not only damaged but lost. What will happen if you arrive at your destination and your seat has gone somewhere else?

Gate-checking is better than checking it as luggage but it's no guarantee. You want to bring your car seat to the gate for two reasons. First, to use on board. This is not only the only way to fly safely with a baby but way more comfortable for both of you. Ask nicely at check-in if it's possible to have an empty seat next to you if the flight is not full. Make sure to have your car seat with you in case of a last minute empty seat, even if they weren't sure you'd get one.

The big difference is that gate-checked items, like strollers and wheelchairs, are loaded directly into the belly of the plane, rather than sent down the various belts under the airport. At your destination, they should be returned on the jetway, but be sure to ask. Some airlines send them to the baggage carousel.

To get your car seat through the airport, there are many ways. If you have an infant-bucket style seat that is part of a travel system, just use all that. Get gate-check tags for both the stroller and car seat. If you have a convertible (up to or past 40lbs) than you can try to attach it to your stroller. Use a couple of bungee cords and either attach it to the back or wedge it in the seat.

I used to simply check my stroller, put the baby in a baby carrier and pulled the car seat with a metal luggage cart. They actually sell expensive gadgets to do this (look up GogoKidz) but I found a simple metal cart works *just as well* if not better. Again, an extra bungee cord helps. My toddlers could ride in it.

Bravo for not using a car rental seat. They are dire. Relatives just visited and when I saw what their daughters were riding in... scary! A car seat is an important piece of safety equipment that could save your child's life so it deserves to be treated right!

Here are my totally non-commercial flying tips;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

Good luck getting it on board. The slight inconvenience of carting through the airport is more than made up for in comfort on the flight and peace of mind of having your seat reach your destination safely.

Original Question

What kind of gifts do Vietnamese people want from the US?

Q. I will be visiting my family next month in Vietnam and would like to bring them some gifts. My mom (who's vietnamese) says that things that are distincty american are a hot commodity (like Levi's, etc) Are American brands big there? My cousins range in age from 22 to 40, male and female. What would be appropriate?

A. Don't bother bringing garments unless they are "uniquely" American. For instance, my wife's family has an excellent collection of Red Sox/Patriots game jerseys and t-shirts.
High end brands such as Polo, La Coste , etc. are incredibly low priced in Vn ($5 for Polo shirts).
I usually bring chocolate for the women, two bottles of good American bourbon for the men, and toys for the kids. Being a man, I also bring a box of Cuban cigars for our manly style enjoyment (bought at Tan Son Nhut or Inchon International) I travel to Vn often and whenever I see a good sale or go to a discount store, I'll load up on those kinds of things.
Viets on the whole also love electronic gadgets. I don't know your budget, but mp3 players and walkmans are pretty popular. One thing that is a status symbol in Vn is a cell phone. My wife always gets my new cell (from resigning my contract), and passes last years model to someone in her family.
Another really great gift is American food. My most popular request is to bring more jello and pudding. Everyone loves it.
I've also brought canned goods like white clam sauce, "unusual" pasta (multi colored elbows etc) and once, I even brought a live 10 lb Maine lobster.
Last, but not least, is flower and vegetable seeds. Even city dwellers can grow flowers and most Vn veggies are tiny by comparison to what Burpee sells.
Hope this helps !

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what is the best way to get your gaming YouTube channel noticed?

Q. hey guys my gaming youtube channel is TheSilverClassGamerz and have had it up for a few months though and am wondering how i could get a bit more noticed? because i have uploaded almost 50 videos now and only have 30 subs if you guys could help and tell me how that would be great. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilverClassGamerz

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A. Lol. If those are the tags you're using, big reason why noone visits. Noone likes a spammer.

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How can I watch movies from Netflix full screen on my television?

Q. I have a Mac Book Pro. Every time I want to watch a movie full screen on my television through netflix, when I click watch "full screen", it goes to full screen on my laptop. Is there some secret way I can watch it full screen on my TV? I hate seeing the web browser while watching a movie.

A. Buy a ROKU. This is the best gadget ever. It's like the Apple TV but better. IAbout as big as juice box, this litle guys has WIFI and HDMI Out. We even take it with us when we travel and play movies for the kids when we are in the hotel. The best $99 I have ever spent.

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How do you bring a car seat on an airplane?

Q. I am wanting to take my 6 month old son on a plane trip, seated on my lap, but do not know how to bring a car seat. I would prefer to bring my own car seat than to rent one at our destination. Are car seats allowed as carry on baggage or are they only allowed as checked baggage?
Thank you so much for your help.

A. I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly a lot with my three kids and we always bring a car seat (when allowed).

First of all, check the rules of your company. They vary but if it's a U.S. company, and you bought your car seat in the U.S., it is probably fine to use on board. Most car seats sold there are approved to use in the cabin.

NEVER CHECK A CAR SEAT UNDER THE PLANE AS LUGGAGE. Airlines are infamous for abusing bags and it's unlikely that they'll make an exception for your seat. It risks being not only damaged but lost. What will happen if you arrive at your destination and your seat has gone somewhere else?

Gate-checking is better than checking it as luggage but it's no guarantee. You want to bring your car seat to the gate for two reasons. First, to use on board. This is not only the only way to fly safely with a baby but way more comfortable for both of you. Ask nicely at check-in if it's possible to have an empty seat next to you if the flight is not full. Make sure to have your car seat with you in case of a last minute empty seat, even if they weren't sure you'd get one.

The big difference is that gate-checked items, like strollers and wheelchairs, are loaded directly into the belly of the plane, rather than sent down the various belts under the airport. At your destination, they should be returned on the jetway, but be sure to ask. Some airlines send them to the baggage carousel.

To get your car seat through the airport, there are many ways. If you have an infant-bucket style seat that is part of a travel system, just use all that. Get gate-check tags for both the stroller and car seat. If you have a convertible (up to or past 40lbs) than you can try to attach it to your stroller. Use a couple of bungee cords and either attach it to the back or wedge it in the seat.

I used to simply check my stroller, put the baby in a baby carrier and pulled the car seat with a metal luggage cart. They actually sell expensive gadgets to do this (look up GogoKidz) but I found a simple metal cart works *just as well* if not better. Again, an extra bungee cord helps. My toddlers could ride in it.

Bravo for not using a car rental seat. They are dire. Relatives just visited and when I saw what their daughters were riding in... scary! A car seat is an important piece of safety equipment that could save your child's life so it deserves to be treated right!

Here are my totally non-commercial flying tips;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

Good luck getting it on board. The slight inconvenience of carting through the airport is more than made up for in comfort on the flight and peace of mind of having your seat reach your destination safely.

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What kind of gifts do Vietnamese people want from the US?

Q. I will be visiting my family next month in Vietnam and would like to bring them some gifts. My mom (who's vietnamese) says that things that are distincty american are a hot commodity (like Levi's, etc) Are American brands big there? My cousins range in age from 22 to 40, male and female. What would be appropriate?

A. Don't bother bringing garments unless they are "uniquely" American. For instance, my wife's family has an excellent collection of Red Sox/Patriots game jerseys and t-shirts.
High end brands such as Polo, La Coste , etc. are incredibly low priced in Vn ($5 for Polo shirts).
I usually bring chocolate for the women, two bottles of good American bourbon for the men, and toys for the kids. Being a man, I also bring a box of Cuban cigars for our manly style enjoyment (bought at Tan Son Nhut or Inchon International) I travel to Vn often and whenever I see a good sale or go to a discount store, I'll load up on those kinds of things.
Viets on the whole also love electronic gadgets. I don't know your budget, but mp3 players and walkmans are pretty popular. One thing that is a status symbol in Vn is a cell phone. My wife always gets my new cell (from resigning my contract), and passes last years model to someone in her family.
Another really great gift is American food. My most popular request is to bring more jello and pudding. Everyone loves it.
I've also brought canned goods like white clam sauce, "unusual" pasta (multi colored elbows etc) and once, I even brought a live 10 lb Maine lobster.
Last, but not least, is flower and vegetable seeds. Even city dwellers can grow flowers and most Vn veggies are tiny by comparison to what Burpee sells.
Hope this helps !

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