Taking 7 week old

[cathyshos]

I would prefer child # 3 to be a little bit older but this is how it stands.
Will be in WDW for third week of April. Have a 5 year old and 3 year old.
Any pointers?

 

[mrsbicewdw]

The seven week old won't be an issue. The five and three year old are another story. I took my first born as a newbie, and it was the best trip we have ever done. It was eight days, all the parks more than once. I took him in the carrier and brought a stroller to tote extra stuff. He breastfed through most of the rides and shows, slept the rest of the time. I tended to change his diapers in the stroller (it reclined back) in any little alcove area we could find away from people, just because the changing tables in the women's restroom tended to have a line. But honestly, traveling with babies before they are mobile is my favorite.

 

[SweetMissy]

Our now 3 year old was 4 months old during his 1st trip, older than yours but he was easier than our older 2 kids! Yours should be even easier because they sleep even more, lol. It was truly an easy trip, easier than I thought. He nursed, hung out in the carrier or slept. Have fun!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I would prefer child # 3 to be a little bit older but this is how it stands.
Will be in WDW for third week of April. Have a 5 year old and 3 year old.
Any pointers?

I found a wrap helpful for the itty bitties. We could just get on any ride (that baby was permitted) without any trouble. It also helped me to nurse "on the go". But I imagine it would also help with bottle feeding. My arms get tired holding a baby for an extended period, so a wrap is a life saver.

We still bring a stroller. I tend to just leave the car seat behind because I don't want to have to worry about it getting wet. Though a rain cover would help. But I also don't want it stolen on purpose or by accident. Because we can live without a stroller temporarily, but not the car seat.

Intend to dress baby simply and lightly. Even in April, it can be hot easel isole for a newborn who cannot self regulate their temperature well, yet. So we the to stick with simple onesies. We do bring a blanket for when indoors with the cool a/c. They can only hydrate with breast milk or formula, so we make sure to be especially aware that feedings are happening as they should.

But other than that, we find newborns easy peasy. We are expecting our 5th at the beginning of March and will definitely be headed there mid to late April. #3 and #4 both went at 6 weeks as well.

Obviously if baby has any special issues (such has being pre-term or any medical issues that present in the early weeks), be willing to listen to the doc about any adjustments you will need for a successful trip.

 

[PrincessDisneyMomx2]

We took our newborn at 8days old... Yes I am crazy lol...

My dd10 had her National Cheerleading Competition at Hollywood Studios and there was no way I was not going to be there and no way I was going to leave my newborn at home.

I do have to say that it was the easiest trip ever!!! I had a carrier for her in addition to her stroller. We didn't even get a pack n play for her.. we laid down her stroller and she slept in that rolled right next to the bed so I could just open my eyes to check on her.

I packed 1 suitcase just for her diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, blankets, clothes ect...

Good Luck!! Have Fun!!