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babybeluga
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Disney with an infant advice
We decided to go to Disney with DD in December. She will be 7 months old then. DH & I go to(I guess I should say "used to go" hahah) Disney a few times a year & are "Disney experts," but have not been there since DD was born. I known there are the baby stations in all the parks which will come in handy, ESP since I'm BF'ing but are there any other tips/advice that be helpful for us to know when we go? We've been to Disney 30-something times together but this is newterritory for us to go with DD!!!!!
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Posted 11/11/12 1:37 PM  |
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
I was just there with my 5 month old. The baby stations are perfect for BF'ing!
I highly reccommend bringing a Bjorn or Ergo or some type of carrier with you. I was able to bring DD on most of the rides with me using my Bjorn.
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| Posted 11/11/12 1:45 PM |
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babybeluga
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Disney with an infant advice
Thanks! We have a carrier.. I will DEF bring it! Did u stay in Disney? Did you bring your regular stroller? Did DD sleep differently/not as much? Did you still keep DD's usual bedtime? Sorry I'm bombarding you with questions lol
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| Posted 11/11/12 1:53 PM |
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BabyFever
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Disney with an infant advice
Ive have never been with Dd as an infant. First trip was when she was 3. But if u are looking to rent a stroller i recommend Magic Strollers. My Dd we had in bed by her bedtime because she wasn't a fan of fireworks. So no point in us staying out late.
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| Posted 11/11/12 5:53 PM |
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babybeluga
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
Posted by BabyFever
Ive have never been with Dd as an infant. First trip was when she was 3. But if u are looking to rent a stroller i recommend Magic Strollers. My Dd we had in bed by her bedtime because she wasn't a fan of fireworks. So no point in us staying out late.
Thanks!!! I'm wondering how she would handle fireworks.
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| Posted 11/11/12 6:03 PM |
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
There is one baby care center (all restrooms had changing tables) in each park. MK and EPCOT have the nicest ones. The have nursing rooms with rockers for feedings. They also have a feeding area with wooden high chairs. I would bring a high chair cover if you can.
If you are going in warm weather bring a good stroller with full recline and a good sun canopy. I wouln't bring a snap snd go/car seat strollerunless you go in cold weather. On our last two trips the babies were really sweating and looking miserable bc they were too hot. If you bring a good one with full recline and a great canopy you can rest and have a drink or take turns using baby swap to ride rides.
Ship, ship, ship! We fed ex'd a med size uhaul box a week.before we went with diapers, wipes, swimmies, take and toss silverware, cups and those sticky placemats that you use and toss.
Order groceries from gardengrocer.com. they had puffs, yobaby yogurt, great for breakfast in the room, snacks. They have all kinds of baby food and are like peapod. Bell services kept our food cold until it got to us.
Plan to take a mid day break. Get to the parks at rope drop and head back to the hotel around lunch for nap/ swim/rest. Also bring a carrier for lines. Tons of babies there many as old as a few week. Just take it at a slower pace. At least at 7 months they will still be napping a lot so you can get some breaks. Maybe try to schedule meals where the baby can sleep.while yoi eat.
Be flexible. It is very different than going with just adults but a small baby will give you more flexibilty than going with a one or two year old who would be all over. The baby will be able to go anything that doesn't have a height requirement(anything with a requirement offers baby swap..i.e. sace mountain, splash mountain, big thunder mountain etc.
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| Posted 11/11/12 8:16 PM |
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babybeluga
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
Posted by Lillykat
There is one baby care center (all restrooms had changing tables) in each park. MK and EPCOT have the nicest ones. The have nursing rooms with rockers for feedings. They also have a feeding area with wooden high chairs. I would bring a high chair cover if you can.
If you are going in warm weather bring a good stroller with full recline and a good sun canopy. I wouln't bring a snap snd go/car seat strollerunless you go in cold weather. On our last two trips the babies were really sweating and looking miserable bc they were too hot. If you bring a good one with full recline and a great canopy you can rest and have a drink or take turns using baby swap to ride rides.
Ship, ship, ship! We fed ex'd a med size uhaul box a week.before we went with diapers, wipes, swimmies, take and toss silverware, cups and those sticky placemats that you use and toss.
Order groceries from gardengrocer.com. they had puffs, yobaby yogurt, great for breakfast in the room, snacks. They have all kinds of baby food and are like peapod. Bell services kept our food cold until it got to us.
Plan to take a mid day break. Get to the parks at rope drop and head back to the hotel around lunch for nap/ swim/rest. Also bring a carrier for lines. Tons of babies there many as old as a few week. Just take it at a slower pace. At least at 7 months they will still be napping a lot so you can get some breaks. Maybe try to schedule meals where the baby can sleep.while yoi eat.
Be flexible. It is very different than going with just adults but a small baby will give you more flexibilty than going with a one or two year old who would be all over. The baby will be able to go anything that doesn't have a height requirement(anything with a requirement offers baby swap..i.e. sace mountain, splash mountain, big thunder mountain etc.
Omg so much great advice!!!! Thank youuuuuuu!!!!!
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| Posted 11/11/12 8:48 PM |
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MESal0820
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
Dh and I actually have a vacation planned next october with my family! My parents, sister, BIL, brother & SIL plus their kids. DH and I thought it would be just us. Now we will have a three month old with us! Love that you asked this question!
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| Posted 11/11/12 8:54 PM |
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babybeluga
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
Posted by MESal0820
Dh and I actually have a vacation planned next october with my family! My parents, sister, BIL, brother & SIL plus their kids. DH and I thought it would be just us. Now we will have a three month old with us! Love that you asked this question!
Haha! We r going with an entourage as well! Except for us , it's all of DH's family. My MIL didn't want to miss DD's 1st trip since Disney is the place they been going for years & years. I figure it will be good bc we have more hands to help us out here & there
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| Posted 11/11/12 9:05 PM |
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alli3131
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Disney with an infant advice
I have my 10m old at Disney now. We are not staying on site so we have a car. We didn't bring anything and just made a target run for diapers food etc.
We just let him sleep in his stroller whenever. We do not change our plans and so far he has been great.
We brought our city mini
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| Posted 11/11/12 9:46 PM |
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
Posted by alli3131
I have my 10m old at Disney now. We are not staying on site so we have a car. We didn't bring anything and just made a target run for diapers food etc.
We just let him sleep in his stroller whenever. We do not change our plans and so far he has been great.
We brought our city mini
This was the same with us. He was a little crabby because he was teething but, other than that, it was ok.
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| Posted 11/12/12 10:28 AM |
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KatieP
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Re: Disney with an infant advice
I'm actually going with my 5 month DS Satruday for a week - i'm BF as well. Ill try to remember to FM you when I get back with any tips :)
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| Posted 11/12/12 3:36 PM |
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