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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit
later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
Donna Metler wrote:
We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. Once you're at the airport, the airport should carts (like golf carts) with drivers that will whisk you around the airports. That takes care of you in the airports. Get a family member or friend or limo to get you to the airport. It will be worth it. Jeff |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
Jeff schrieb:
Once you're at the airport, the airport should carts (like golf carts) with drivers that will whisk you around the airports. That takes care of you in the airports. I second this, you may want to call your airline/airport ahead of time to ask about getting picked up somewhere, or generally how it all works. Get a family member or friend or limo to get you to the airport. It will be worth it. Yes. Get a taxi or someone to give you a lift. Possibly that person would be able to help you get to the check in, too? cu nicole |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
NL wrote:
Jeff schrieb: Once you're at the airport, the airport should carts (like golf carts) with drivers that will whisk you around the airports. That takes care of you in the airports. I second this, you may want to call your airline/airport ahead of time to ask about getting picked up somewhere, or generally how it all works. Get a family member or friend or limo to get you to the airport. It will be worth it. Yes. Get a taxi or someone to give you a lift. Possibly that person would be able to help you get to the check in, too? Actually, with the security, probably the best they can do is get you to the airport and drop you off. The security people (airport police) will force the person at the wheel to pull out. However, you might either bring an extra person to help you get to security or the person behind the wheel part and come back to help. However, at many airports, checkin is curbside. In addition, if you call the airline, they might be able to arrange for an extra person get a pass and help all the way to the gate. You can also get a pass at the destination airport for a person to meet you at the gate. I've already received a pass from the airline to help my father all the way to the gate. Either way, the airline will send a golf cart thing to help with moving around the airport. Jeff Jeff cu nicole |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
Donna Metler wrote: We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. Why the stroller? I've never traveled with a spouse with a broken foot, but I have traveled alone with a 2.5-year-old. Checked baggage was checked in at the curb. I put any (minimal) carryon items in the backpack I carry everywhere (I don't use a purse). I held the carseat in one hand and my daughter's hand in the other. If my husband had been with us, on crutches, either he would have taken care of himself or we'd have gotten a wheelchair and let him hold my daughter. (My kids didn't use a stroller at that age, but even if they had, they'd have had to do without it on a plane trip. I'd have checked the stroller.) Clisby |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:27:41 -0500, Donna Metler wrote:
We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. I would use the airport porter, if one is available. |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
On Jun 24, 5:27?pm, "Donna Metler" wrote:
We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. Sounds like you got some good advice. We, too, used a double stroller the last time we flew for all of the luggage, carryons, car seats, etc. It was pretty quick just to move that way initially since the other parent held the children's hands, but we didn't have a broken foot to contend with, and we actually needed that stroller for our trip, which is why we took it. The airlines allowed us to bring that and the carseat on board; they just took the stroller and stashed it away up front for us and handed it back to us. The Atlanta airport is gigantic, as I discovered the last time I flew in there and didn't ride the people mover within. lol. I would definitely call them and see what assistance they can offer to have waiting for you. Maybe even your airlines would arrange the accommodations to help you out from plane/gait to plane/gait. Having that stroller handed right back to us since we were carrying the carseat when getting on and off of the plane was a help since we just put it in the back/second seat and then proceeded to baggage claim. |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an
active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Depending on your stroller you either strap the car seat into the stroller and your child into that car seat, or strap the child into the stroller and strap the car seat hanging off the back of the stroller. Both adults use a backpack for your carryon. This works well with crutches. If it doesn't work to strap the car seat to the stroller, hang it upside down from the top of your backpack. If you don't have a ride to the airport, drop off DH and luggage, then go park. If you can't do a curbside checkin, strap all your checked luggage to your luggage carrier. While pushing the stroller forward, pull the luggage along behind you with one hand. Plan extra time for going up and down curbs. Order wheelchairs for your transfers. I've also found a leash useful to keep from loosing kids at the airport. I've flown alone with 2 kids in carseats and managed tight transfers rushing kids and carseats from one plane to another. Once you get the logistics down, it does become practical. --Betsy |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
Hi -- We used to have a bag for the carseat that functioned like a backpack. We'd use it to carry the carseat on board in those early days, and to check it through when the kids got bigger. Perhaps you can find or rig together something like that to make the seat easier to carry? Do phone the airline well in advance to explain the situation and ask what accomodations they can offer to help. They should be able to meet you curbside with a wheelchair, help you all get through security, and then put your family in a cart or wheelchair to get to the gate. They'll help you similarly at the other end. Once you get to DC, enjoy your visit! I take it you have family who live in the area, so you don't need advice on the best playgrounds to visit? --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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2 yr old, plane trip, and broken foot-any suggestions?
"Donna Metler" wrote:
We're supposed to fly to DC for a job interview for DH and a family visit later this week, which, due to scheduling will involve a plane change in Atlanta. Unfortunately, DH broke a bone in his foot Friday, and is on crutches. Does anyone have any suggestions on managing the logistics of an active 2 1/2 yr old, a carseat, and the various carryons, plus an adult on crutches? Usually we bring the stroller and one adult handles toddler while the other handles the stroller piled with bags (or, if toddler's in the stroller, the other carries the carryons that don't fit in the stroller basket-but that's with 2 able bodied adults) I have NO clue how we're going to get into the airport in the first place, either, since that usually takes every hand we have available. My dd#2 put her ds into a backpack when he was running around and didn't like to be confined. Although he was a little younger than yours - she flew two or three times a week for about 6 months when he was 8 months to about 14 months. You've gotten good advice, but I will summarize Take a limo or some other form of transport to the airport where they will handle the checked luggage for you. Do curbside check and check the bags all the way through. Have the airline/airport transport you all in a wheelchair or cart including making the plane change and getting your luggage at the destination. Traveling with my grandson recently, he was able to carry our carryon items, and I could get wheelchairs (and put stuff on my lap) in most cases. Once when there was a cart for 5 and there were 4 other disabled people, he had to walk and meet us at the gate. Two small glitches. Since I was in a wheelchair to go through security, they had to pat me down, and when they found my "shoulder holster" (which had my valuables and my blood pressure pills for the day) under my clothes and the pill container rattled, they wanted to see it, but I couldn't show it to them without pulling my dress up to my chest level, and I wasn't wearing a bra. So they had to take me into a private room. My grandson thought this was very funny and kept saying "Grandma had a cavity search". The other glitch was in Shannon where they gave us a wheelchair, but did not offer a person to push. We got our bags from security, but one person can't push a wheelchair and take care of two roller bags. |
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