WDW and 7 month old

[jmatias]

We just returned from 2 1/2 weeks in Orlando and here's some of the most usefull things if you are traveling with a 7 month old.

1. Maya wrap!!! I bought the wrap after the recommendations on this board and it was the best thing. Temps were low to mid 90's entire trip and I can't imagine using my Baby Bjorn in such heat. The Wrap was perfect to carry, nurse, cover DD from the blazing sun, cover the stroller when DD was sleeping, blanket, etc.....best baby product we had with us.

2. Cooler bag. Must to carry water and juice for the kids. We froze water the night before to help keep them cold during the day. We didn't buy juice till couple of days later but should have gotten it earlier. The high heat and humidity was taking a toll on our DS8 and one day he had mild case of heat stroke.....Powerade and juice really helped.

3. Your own stroller with a large canopy. I cannot tell you how many babies and toddlers I saw with sunburned faces and arms sitting in strollers with no canopy. We brought our own larger stroller that fully reclines from home. A bit bulky but worked well at the parks...baby could rest laying down and stroller didn't tip over with the bags we had hanging on it.

4. Sunscreen

5. Water mister or fan. We had the water mister and everyone used it to help them cool down.

That's all I can remember right now.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Thanks for the hints, glad you had a great trip. We took DD #1 when she was 9 months old, but if all goes well DD #2's 1st trip will be this March 2004 when she is 6 months old (see countdown clock for due date! )

I have a Maya wrape someone gave me and I couldn't get the hang of it with DD#! (she didn't like the sungli either). But I think I will give it another try this time. (we love having a cooler bag, wouldn't go with out it, or our own stroller.) We can't decide do do a double stoller or not at this point, will have to wait and see.

I keep wondering how it will be with such a young baby, but I am guessing she will be easier to handle then the her 4 year old sister!

 

[Luv2trav]

We just returned with our 6month old!! I would like to add,

Stroller Fans!!! Lifesaver for us.

 

[jmatias]

Also forgot to add stroller rain cover. So important! So happy we had it. Our stroller was one of the few I saw still dry after the Festival of Lion King show!

 

[moinab]

Jen,

I'm so glad to hear you had a great trip, and that you loved your MayaWrap!!!

I have a Maya wrape someone gave me and I couldn't get the hang of it with DD#!

Did you watch the instruction video/dvd? I'm only asking because a friend let me borrow a sling when my DD was a newborn. I didn't like it, and DD hated it. It took me another 5 months to try again, but this time, I watched the dvd, which made a huge difference! I was using it all wrong. They are not hard to use, but you really need the instruction to use it properly. I wish I had watched the dvd the first time, because it would have made those early months soooo much easier!

 

[DisneyPhD]

Originally posted by moinab
Jen,

I'm so glad to hear you had a great trip, and that you loved your MayaWrap!!!




Did you watch the instruction video/dvd? I'm only asking because a friend let me borrow a sling when my DD was a newborn. I didn't like it, and DD hated it. It took me another 5 months to try again, but this time, I watched the dvd, which made a huge difference! I was using it all wrong. They are not hard to use, but you really need the instruction to use it properly. I wish I had watched the dvd the first time, because it would have made those early months soooo much easier!

It was a hand me down from sister in law, who also never got the hang of it. I don't think it came with a viedo. (The other Infantio contraption did, but DD couldn't stand that either.) I guess I need to find someone who really knows how to use it to show me. I plan to breast feed again (did DD until she was 2!) and I hear it is really good for that. I also got a baby Bijorn this time around, I hear they are easier to use and more comfortable then the sunglie.


I agree, a rain stroller cover is a life saver at WDW, I wouldn't go with out one (as long as I bring a stroller!)