Time differences with an infant?

[Mrs. Toaster]

Hi all! I'm hoping that some of you experienced family travelers out there can give me some advice. We will be traveling with our 11 month old son from coast to coast, and I am looking for suggestions as to how to best handle the time difference with his schedule (feedings, bedtimes etc.). I would really appreciate any suggestions!

Thank you in advance!

 

[NotUrsula]

My extended family does a lot of transatlantic travel, and it has always been our experience that the children tend to adjust at the rate of one day per hour. If the time difference is 6 hours, then they are back on schedule by the sixth day.

 

[toulousaine]

We've traveled extensively with our daughter since she was 6 weeks old (now 6 years old). Our experience has always been that she adjusted amazingly! Almost as if there was nothing different. We've been to time zones up to 9 hours difference, and it just seems that she took a nap when she was tired. We all love when kids nap, right?

If you are going from the West to East coast, it will be a cinch. The baby will probably just be up a little earlier than usual, and nap at different times of the day.

Ours will be 11 months old too when we go in May! Good luck!