Help me convince my husband!

[bellaprincess98]

Due to my husbands work schedule we are only able to have our vacation the last week of Aug, I've heard horror stories about the weather and am worried about my 11 month old son (he'll be 11 months in Aug) My mother has offered to take him that week so that will leave me, my husband, my DS 4, and our friends. He absolutely refuses to go without the baby. I understand how he feels, but I just worry that the baby may put a damper on our trip because he's too young to enjoy anything and he may be miserable from the heat.

What do you guys think, am I wrong for wanting to leave him? Has anyone gone at that time with a child that young?

Thanks.

 

[KariC]

The baby will have lots of fun. We took a 6 month old, and he was the easiest one there! Pack sunscreen, a hat (but also buy a cute one), keep him hydrated and have fun!

Plus, there's free dining packages starting Aug 24!

 

[nifferdo]

My mom and I are taking my 3 yr old and 5 yr old at the end of May. My 15 month old will be staying home with my husband. I have gone back and forth with bringing her and leaving her...but ultimately have chosen to leave her home. Its going to be sooo hot and soooo much running around, that I feel horrible for trucking her everywhere all day long! We went in Sept when she was 8 months old and it was tough to do a lot during the day and especially at night because she was so tired. Ive decided for this trip, Im going to let the bigger kids have some fun and not have to be tied down with an infant/toddler. We are doing all the night things which we havent gotten to do in the past (spectromagic, wishes, EMH, P&PP) and the next time we go (we go every year), we will bring the baby along with us! Good luck making your decision. I think it would definitely be a more relaxing, less stressful trip without that baby and you know hell be in good hands! I say go and enjoy your trip with your four year old! You can always take the baby back next year when hes a little older and can enjoy it more!

 

[frtchr]

I know I personally couldn't leave my baby at home. I wouldn't have a good time knowing she was missing part of a family vacation. But it's totally your choice. Good luck!

 

[Princess_Michelle]

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[Disneychix]

Last year we went without our DS. He was 8 months at the time. We had a very nice vacation. It was well needed after 8 long months or caring for our preemie. I did miss him but knew he was being greatly cared for by all his grandparents and probably having more fun with them.
This year we are taking him but also taking grandma along to help and stay with him at night if he goes to bed early.
We only have one so it's not the same situation. But if I have another I absolutely would leave the younger one at home while he is small. It's just not fair to the older kids if they have to keep complying with what the 'baby' needs.

 

[bzzymom]

I don't want to scare you off either, but here's what happened to us and what I did to correct it. When DD was 11 mon old we went in Jan when it was cold and we bundled and bundled her. Then in Sept when she was 19 months old, we went and it was very hot and humid. We made sure she drank a lot, but she ended up with a urinary tract infection and dehydration the day we were to fly home and we had to stay for another 2 days. Having a sick kid in a hotel room is no fun at all. But, the next year, when she was 2.5 we went in the middle of August and it was hot and humid and everything went fine. Instead of regular water, I got the crystal lite lemonade packets which were 5 calories a piece and I would add a pack to the bottled water for her. She drank the fluids better. She was still in diapers, and I changed her much more often. I wouldn't be hesitant to travel with a baby, I would be very pushy with the fluids, which does make you change the diapers a whole lot more.

 

[frtchr]

If it's that miserably hot and humid, why take a 4 year old?

 

[Princess_Michelle]

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[Princess_Michelle]

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[frtchr]

It's a lot easier, IMO anyways, to deal with a grouchy 4 yr. old, b/c they can voice their discomforts. We went back when DS was 3 and he handled it way better..... but we also went in the middle of October. Anyways, if he was hot and tired, he could say, "I'm hooooottttt" in a whiny voice ( ) and we could take a break before he melted down. He also was able to use a spray mister to cool himself off, and he wasn't incredibly hot and sitting in a diaper. We took midday breaks atleast half of the days, AND he actually enjoyed the world this time...he was able to put up with a little heat b/c he was having fun. I imagine it isn't much fun for a baby to just sit in a stroller all day long in that heat, especially when you don't understand what's going on AND you can't talk

Oh, I get that, but why would you want to spend your vacation with a grouchy 4 year old?

 

[nifferdo]

It's a lot easier, IMO anyways, to deal with a grouchy 4 yr. old, b/c they can voice their discomforts. We went back when DS was 3 and he handled it way better..... but we also went in the middle of October. Anyways, if he was hot and tired, he could say, "I'm hooooottttt" in a whiny voice ( ) and we could take a break before he melted down. He also was able to use a spray mister to cool himself off, and he wasn't incredibly hot and sitting in a diaper. We took midday breaks atleast half of the days, AND he actually enjoyed the world this time...he was able to put up with a little heat b/c he was having fun. I imagine it isn't much fun for a baby to just sit in a stroller all day long in that heat, especially when you don't understand what's going on AND you can't talk

I couldnt agree more! A baby literally just sits in a stroller all day long being lugged from ride to ride without having any earthly idea what is going on! A four year old understands and enjoys the world in a much different way than an infant. JMO.

 

[frtchr]

An 11 m.o. isn't a blob of jelly! We took our 11 m.o. in December, and she was very active and expressive throughout the trip. I can't imagine leaving her behind. But, whatever. I would never go in August, either, so my situation is very different from the OP.

Carry on with the original point of the thread.

 

[DISNEYFOS]

I've taken my oldest when she was 8 months in Aug. It was hot and humid but we went to the parks early, took it slow and hung out by the pool or inside in the afternoons. We also stayed at the Contemporary so we weren't standing in line for buses at the POP

I've also been in July. Same thing...No commando touring..easily accessible resort. I think you are basically limited to doing things in the morning during those hot summer months.

My Cousin has a similar problem with work that she can only go during those times which is why we went at those times

I can understand why you would hesitate but It is doable. Just have to accomodate everyones needs..Just For me I wouldn't want my 4 year old to be out in any oppressive weather I wouldn't put my 9 month old...so I don't see how it would be different

 

[AC & Savy's Mom]

My ds4 and dd2 have been to Disney during July when they were infants (5 months and 6 months, respectively) and it was totally doable. Yeah, it's hot, and you should take it slower than you would at a different time of year, but you'd have to do so for everyone that you are with, not just the baby. We went the last week in August last year, when ds was 3 1/2 and dd was 1 1/2 and the kids seemed ok. I think dh and I had it tougher, considering we were the ones walking around and pushing the carriages! I don't think the kids ever complained that it was too hot.

I personally wouldn't leave my kids (either of them, regardless of their ages) home if I went to Disney, but that's just me. You need to do what's right for your family.

~Tami

 

[Ariel8676]

Ok i just have to say that i would never leave any of my children home..it's a family vacation and the whole family should enjoy it...
Ok we started taking our children when my oldest was 8 months old and have gone 2-3x a year since (she will be 7 in September). We go the last week of August for the past few years and have also been in January, Feb, October , November and December....Sometimes its cold and somtimes hot, BUT we dont push it and we dont try to get everything done in one day.
When we go in August it is GREAT..yes it is HOT, but if you get up and go to the parks at opening, not only is it not crowded it is not too hot..spend a few hours in the parks then head back to the resort for swimming or naps or just rest in your room..then head back out around dinner time. Does this take up a lot of time traveling back and forth..sure, but i can honestly say that we have NEVER had a tired, crancky meltdown in the park...never!!
I take cues from my kids, if they seem to have had enough, we leave...i hate it when i see parents fighting, kids crying ot getting yelled at..take some time out of your day and relax...
If you dont get everything done then you have an excuse to go back again...