7 month-old baby at BWV

[stephen11]

Hi, we will be taking our 7 month-old (first) granddaughter to the BWV (members since 1997) - in early October. Any tips? We will be flying down and using Magical Express. We are hoping that our room will be available, but if not, we will bring her formula in a little cooler and bring her to the "Quiet Pool".

Can we carry the formula or her bottles on the airplane?

What about a crib at the BWV?

Any tips or advice will be extremely appreciated...

I have posted before about this trip, but cannot find my old posts.

Thanks, Steve

 

[noname70]

We did this before. Request a Pack and Play crib through MS. When we arrived it still wasn't in our room but a quick call and it was brought up.

Bring your own stroller (not an umbrella). The baby will be more comfortable, can recline, and can be somewhat protected from the sun. Storage advantages too.

I used a snugglie a few times too while waiting in line. Brought her on most of the dark rides -she loved Buzz and Small World at this age. Stay away from some of the louder shows like Tough to be a Bug. Even Ellen or Great Movie ride can get too loud as well.
As for fireworks, didn't seem to phase her either way. She was somewhat interested in Spectromagic but I would avoid the afternoon parades.

Also take full advantage of the Baby centers at the parks. You'll be amazed at how quiet an peaceful they are (esp MK). Nice break for Mom/Grandparents and baby. They also have supplies (diapers/formula etc).

You will still enjoy yourself-believe me.

 

[disneynutz]

Can we carry the formula or her bottles on the airplane?

Thanks, Steve

Liquids are not allowed, empty bottles are.

 

[CarolMN]

Copied this form the TSA website:

Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Here is a link to the portion of the TSA website that addresses items you may (and may not) carry on an airplane:

3-1-1- for Carry-ons

 

[flexsmom]

We had a family in front of us going through security last month who had a young baby. The dad had to pour out about 3 bottles full of water that they intended to use to mix with formula. The security official explained (very nicely - it seems like they've been much more polite lately, at least in some airports!) that if it was pre-mixed formula (or milk) then it was allowed but that since water was available on the plane (bottled water, too) that water IN baby bottles wasn't part of the exemption. The couple handled the changes pretty well and seemed more worried about the line of people behind them than the fact that they had to dump their water - I can understand how the intent is difficult to understand even as written.

 

[Deb & Bill]

There was just a story today in the news about a mother who had to dump out the water in her child's sippy cup when she was boarding the flight. Sounds like it got a bit ugly, too.

 

[disneynutz]

Copied this form the TSA website:

Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Here is a link to the portion of the TSA website that addresses items you may (and may not) carry on an airplane:

3-1-1- for Carry-ons

Thanks for setting me straight. Last month at SAT I overheard a mother talking loudly with a TSA agent about her baby's milk. I guess I should have stuck around to her the whole story.

 

[Princess Roo]

You can definitely bring a bottle of formula through. We had mixed success bringing sippy cups of ~3oz. water through (since the cups are 8oz. cups, that is what they care about more than how full it is, I guess). You cannot bring ice or gel packs through, but you can use something like frozen peas to keep the formula cold.

When we board the flight we usually ask the flight attendant for a bottle of water for our son's sippy cup for when we take off and they have always been happy to give it to us. (I usually buy a bottle after security that I would like to drink myself, but would give to my son if they said no )

Regarding the Pack&Play, they provide one sheet, but I'd recommend bringing at least one more, in case of middle-of-the-night accidents. (You can make do with a regular crib sheet if your granddaughter doesn't have a Pack&Play at home.) We always bring DS's favorite blanket and music from home, too, just to make it seem a little more normal for him.

There are a BUNCH of tips on traveling with little ones over on the "Disney for Families" board, too, if you want to go check it out!

 

[stephen11]

Thank you all so much! So we can carry one or two (or three) bottles of formula on the plane.

We are planning on ordering through one of the grocery chains that deliver (pampers, formula, baby food, etc.) to the BWV. Any recommendations?

Thanks again for your help!!

Steve

 

[Perditamarie]

Just a couple of ideas:

* You can bring powdered formula and buy water after you go past security...you want to make sure you have a bottle ready for take off to ease the pressure in babys ears. Powdered formula also comes in handy in the parks as you can mix up a fresh bottle w/o carrying much.

* Folks on the family board recommend a baby's best friend (abbf.com) to rent baby gear from and have delivered/picked up at the hotel -- I think they rent just about everything from cribs to white noise machines to strollers.

* Definately bring a sling/hip hammock to carry baby in rides/attractions/shows where you can't bring a stroller.

* We used gardengrocer.com to order groceries and they were excellent. They are very familiar w/Disney hotels and can leave your groceries w/Bell Services if you aren't in -- Bell Services has refrigerated cases to hold the items.

* Keep in mind you will have to do some stroller wrangling to use transport to AK and MK. That means holding baby and a ginormous diaper bag and holding a heavy/awkward stroller on the bus. A lightweight stroller that fully reclines would be good -- you can add a bigger shade for sun protection if needed.

* The walk to MGM from BWV is great -- not too long and time to enjoy a little bit of peace and coffee! The kiddie pool at BWV is also very nice, and very shallow.

* Bring a carry-on bag for immediate necessities for you and baby like diapers, clothes, formula, bathing suits, etc. as Magical Express may take a bit to deliver your luggage.

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[javaj]

Our almost 1 year old is a seasoned traveler. We're trying to work out or move to TX and unfortunately, DH has already been there 8 months.

Anyway, expensive option for formula -- but definitely most convenient: we buy the ready made sealed 8 oz individual cans of Good Start Supreme for the plane. I bring 3 or 4 cans each way.

For our Disney trip last February, I got formula and diapers on Amazon (free delivery over $25).

There was also already a crib and a high chair in the room at OKW.

ETA: I also realized during our last trip that they sold those formula cans at the Baby Care center!!! We didn't need it but it was great to know -- just in case!

 

[stephen11]

Thanks for all the terrific tips. We are looking into Amazon.com for the formula and diapers and will also check out greengrocer. Our granddaughter is on Similac advance formula. I will check to see if it comes in 8 oz. ready to feed. She is not on solid foods yet, but by the time we go, I'm sure she will be taking cereal and fruit.

We are planning on bringing a MacClaren Quest stroller.

Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

[stephen11]

Perditamarie...thanks so much for the tips. I meant gardengrocer not greengrocer. Our granddaughter has been using the ready-to-feed formula and I'm not sure if she will take to the powder. Maybe we will try it ahead of time to see how it goes....

Thanks again!

 

[las3888]

We took our DS at 8.5 mos and he has been 4 times since (he is now 28 mos). We are DVC members and stay at mostly BWV or OKW. Our first trip was at BWV.

On the negative side, we have found that check-in at BWV is never on-time. I don't know what day you are going, and we often try to check-in on Sundays right about 2-4pm, which is a very peak time. We have had to wait several hours for check-in, often beyond 4pm. Hopefully that will not be your case, but just be prepared, as it seems you do have a plan. We just found it difficult - DS really needed a nap desperately and ended up having a diaper blow-out in the lobby while checking in.

DVC rooms are supposed to have pack-n-plays in all rooms. If they don't, call mousekeeeping and they will have one to you fairly quickly. Disney does have metal cribs which seem to come in 2 sizes - full size crib size, and smaller size (about the size of a pack-n-play). Both are off the ground and have nice thick regular crib mattresses (along with bedding which fits whatever size you get). We have requested a "metal crib" and have had good success getting them, especially at BWV. The smaller one worked nicely for DS, especially at a younger age. None of this will matter to you if your granddaughter sleeps in a pack-n-play. We found out on our first trip to Disney that DS did NOT sleep nicely in a pnp. We found out the hard way. The mattress is about one inch thick. Many many kids do nicely though.

Please note that we have been advised in the last few months whenever requesting a metal crib that the standard line is: "Disney is phasing out metal cribs, so they are few and far between to get." You can still request one, but who knows if you will get one. On our last trip, we didn't chance it, and ended up renting a nice full size crib from abbf.com. They also offer other baby equipment rentals if you need them. We were very satisfied.

Sounds like you have the formula situation under control. I believe Target sells even little plastic tubes of pre-mixed formula, but we are about 18 mos out of formula, and I swear things change ALOT in baby stuff in that little time. We flew in May and I definitely saw that they had signs all over that liquids were banned except for formula, etc.

We have not used the grocery delivery services ourselves, so can't comment.

Good luck and please post back on how it was!

 

[stephen11]

las3888, thank you very much. We will be trying to check in around 10 or 10:30 am... in the past, we have had some success, but on some occasions, we have waited until 4:00. I requested the metal crib from MS when we made our reservation, but I did not specify a size. Do you think the small or larger size. I will look into the service that provides full size cribs.

We are so looking forward to this trip and we will definitely post to let you know how it went!!!

Steve

 

[welovewdw]

Thanks for all the terrific tips. We are looking into Amazon.com for the formula and diapers and will also check out greengrocer. Our granddaughter is on Similac advance formula. I will check to see if it comes in 8 oz. ready to feed. She is not on solid foods yet, but by the time we go, I'm sure she will be taking cereal and fruit.

We are planning on bringing a MacClaren Quest stroller.

Great stroller for the parks - easy & quick to fold, too. We have a Techno - very similar.

We've travelled a lot with our 6 mo. old son - (he's been to WDW 4 times already. LOL) we've never had an issue w/ bringing the 8 oz cans of premixed formula on planes. We've never had an issue w/ the powder/water either, but I was prepared to dump the water if we had to - we normally just take the cans for the flight. (the similac definitely comes this way, too! )

The buses were a hassle for us - so much so that we prefered to walk to the front of epcot and take the monorail to & from MK - it's more walking, but it was fun and easier not to have to wake him to move him in & out of the stroller. The walk to MGM is great, too. (and we drove to AK LOL I hate boarding buses w/ strollers - can you tell? LOL)

I second the baby rooms in the parks -they're fantastic. PerditaMarie had great tips!

Funny on the rides - Buzz scared the heck out of Chip (too much noise, lights, I'm thinking it was just sensory overload) but he really did fine on other rides.

We use the Baby Bjorn alot at the parks, too - it's really alot easier to go on most rides and to wait in lines with it.

Good luck - you really will have fun with a baby!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Please let us know how it works out for you.

I have a new granddaughter, my first, and she is almost 3 months old. Her mother rolls her eyes everytime I tell my granddaughter how I am going to spoil her at WDW and then hand her back to mommy.

 

[vwlvette]

This is a great thread!! we are going to be traveling to VWL in Nov with our DD who will be at that time just shy of 11 months. This is our first trip with an infant! Thanks to all who have posted here for the valuable info!

 

[Anthony1971]

We used premade for the plane and packed powder in our luggage it is a lot easier... small premade bottles are in general not enough so use two... it is a LOT faster if baby cries on the plane.. Diapers we packed them as well they do not take up a lot of room and you will not be bringing them home with you... Ceral I would bring as well I just liked to know we had what we needed....... request a crib and use the matress from the crib in the pack in play if the baby not walking yet as the crib is very low and the mattress in the oack and play is not that great.. the height chairs are the wooden ones that you get in retuarants if he can not sit in it don't bother... you can check the stroller at the gate just let them know at the desk by the gate and they will tag it for you... Dinsey does sell Similac only but I dod not see any at BW??? but all the parks have a baby care center that carry it... Know where they are as sometimes the adjustment to the water can be hard on the baby so I would boil the florida water and the sell Soy pre made if he does have some issues.... Other tahn that we had no problems with the stroller Oct. is slow so it will be leaa of a burden and we just carried him onto the rides no problems... Most TS will aloow the stroller if he can not yet fit in the height chairs they have there are a few exceptions like Grden grill as they are not allowed on the building period.... But that is the only one I know of....
Dinsey does have all for the baby.... so do not worry
Yo can also ship a box to the resort on your own but I do not find what we needed to bring to be heavy just put it in your luggage and let ME do the rest
No problems with premade or if you make a bottle before security

 

[Anthony1971]

I forgot to mention our baby was 5 months and will be 14 this year