Tips for Travel with a Ten Week Old to Disney

Tips for Travel with a
Ten Week Old to Disney

Why yes! I did just get back from Disney World!  I was invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration for the first time and I had to get my family there for sure!! 

I flew in with Boston & Hudson (ahem-yes-I traveled with a 10 week old A.L.O.N.E!) on Thursday.  My husband arrived on Friday and we played all weekend till this morning when we returned home.

I have to admit... as much as I am a travel PRO - I wasn't too sure about traveling with an almost 5 year old and a TEN WEEK OLD.  Yes.  10 weeks.  That's a whopping only 70 days old baby.  

And the great news is that HE WAS AN AMAZING little traveler!!

I did learn a few things along with way that I'd LOVE to share with you. 

Please note-I'm in NO WAY a "DISNEY EXPERT".  I actually have only been there 3 times.  This being the 3rd.  Each time I learn a little something new.  That place can be incredibly overwhelming for newcomers-add a BABY to the fold?  Could mean a yes or no on your family go. 

TIPS FOR TRAVEL - 10 WEEK OLD TO DISNEY

*DON'T FORGET TO PACK ENOUGH FORMULA - Yes.  I ran out.  (YES. Gasp. I'm NOT breastfeeding...so please refrain from hassling me on that one. My boobs don't work-'nuff said.)  I ended up having to buy the already mixed formula in the gift shop and it wasn't the same brand.  Um.  MEGA blowouts for 2 days.  Poor baby.  He didn't complain at all.  In fact he loved the formula...but his body and that quick switch isn't the best thing for a baby.

*BRING A SUPER LIGHT COVER TO SHIELD FROM THE SUN - The sun in Orlando is HOT HOT HOT.  I brought a really lightweight cover and laid it over the top of our stroller.  It was a lifesaver!!  The cover was breathable and he didn't burn while tramping around the parks.  *Note, some strollers have special spf screens or covers for them.  If your stroller offers it-BUY IT!  It's worth it in the end.

*HAVE A SPRAYBOTTLE HANDY - Yes.  We got suckered into buying another one of the Disney misty thingys that are fans that spray water.  We already have one at home-but why would I be brilliant enough to pack that one?  Ugh.  Anything will do...but have one.  Babies get hot easy and some misting might make them feel better.

*PLAN TO NOT HAVE A PLAN - We actually didn't have a plan other than the events I had to take part in with the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration that I was there for.  But we decided to take it easy the entire time.  If we could fit something in - we did... if not... we just went with the flow.  By not 'planning' every second we were able to relax a bit.

*STAY AT A RESORT ACCESSIBLE BY MONORAIL - This was a big one that I learned.  By using the monorail, the baby was able to stay in the stroller and I just tipped the stroller and drove it up onto the platform.  If you take the strollers with a baby on a bus (which we had to do to get to Downtown Disney) then you have to have someone hold the baby and break down the stroller - then hold the baby the entire ride there...and on the way back.  The monorail was great for convenience with the dude and the stroller.

*BRING A BABY CARRIER - I honestly only used this when doing the travel there and back part.  It was great on the airplane to have him hands free.  It helped him sleep the entire time both ways!  WINNER!  But I can tell you that there are some rides that allow babies to ride!  Can you believe it?!?!  (THANK YOU Joovy!)

*BABY RIDES - YES!  There are some rides that allow the babes!  I about flipped when they said there were.  Hudson, my 10 week old got to ride the Toy Story, Peter Pan Ride, It's a Small World, Under the Sea at Epcot and a few others!!  I highly suggest the baby carrier when going on those rides....but you can hold your little peanut too!

Shaklee 180 Month 2

Here I am into the 2nd month of being able to participate as a Shaklee 180 Blogger.  

Shaklee 180 While On Vacation

Here I am, wrapping up a trip to Disney with my family.  

It's been a great trip all the way around.  But, as any 'vacationgoer' knows, it can really be hard to deal with a 'diet' while on vacation.

So, I decided that I am not going to kill myself if I enjoy special treats once in a while. 

But I packed a few bars and I'm SOOO glad I did.

I enjoyed the bars when I was dying for a snack.  They definitely helped.  The good news is that I walked my legs off.  

Motherhood and a Shot@Life

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Each blogger has linked a post about Motherhood to raise awareness for the importance of global vaccinations and called on her readers, fans, friends and family to pledge, to donate and to help make a difference. Consider writing a post, donating to link and sharing in the link up between May 8th and May 18th. You can leave as many comments as you like on the main page with a min. $1 donation for each comment. Both linkers and commenters will be in the running for the giveaways that have generously been donated.

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FastAction Fold Click Connect Jogger Review

*This is a sponsored post by Graco. We were provided the joggers for review.

FastAction Fold Click

Connect Jogger Review

Why YES.  That is a mouthful! lol  

Graco's latest jogger lives up to it's big name.  It's FABULOUS!!  

I recently was invited to a fun filled afternoon at Smith Playground to do some stroller exercises with some other fabulous Philly moms.  It was a great time for sure!  We were there to test out and enjoy the new Graco FastAction™ Fold Click Connect™ Jogger.  

One of the big things I look for in a stroller is how easy it is to open and put together.  I'm a clutz in the first place and don't need to be reminded when I look like a baffoon trying to open a stroller! haha  This jogger is a breeze to open. (THANK GOODNESS.)  My other top feature is that you can click your cellphone or mp3 player to the top near the handles which is FAB to make it hands free and not able to fall out. 

Some other really great features of the jogger:

--great suspension

--locking front swivel wheel

--reflectors

--a fab padded reclining seat

--child's tray with 2 cup holders and snack spot

--large storage underneath

One of the big things that drives me bonkers about jogging strollers is when the front wheel doesn't swivel.  This is a great stroller for that.  It SWIVELS!!  

Graco’s NEW jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller (FastAction Fold and Click Connect Technology) with performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger.

As an added bonus, Graco’s innovative one-second, one-hand FastAction™ fold automatically locks & is self-standing.

This post is sponsored by the Graco.

20 Bloggers Making A Difference for shot@life

In case you were unaware, this week is World Immunization week, the perfect time to talk about the importance of global vaccinations.

Nicole of Sisters From Another Mister, together with shot@life and the United Nations Foundation are very happy to announce a link up to share our stories about motherhood.  

A Mothers day meme link up opening on May 8th and running until the 18th.

We invite you to join us on this journey. And just who are WE? And what is this quest?

With a mantra of, Every twenty seconds a child dies of a preventable disease. Only twenty dollars saves the life of a child. Twenty bloggers are making a difference!

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to these amazing twenty bloggers. Each one looking to make a difference in the world.

Twenty bloggers were invited to be a part of this link up, I am ONE of them! And here we are.

In spite of their very busy lives, they have all pledged to make a difference. Not only donating to the fundraising for this campaign, but also donating their time and blogging resources. I hope that you find it in your heart to do the same!

Our words will raise awareness for global vaccinations and raise money for those who do not have the means to help themselves ... because every child deserves a shot@life!

On May 8th, the link up will be live on Sisters From Another Mister. Each photo on the grid will take you to the post on the blogger's own bloghome. Linkers and commenters will have a chance to win one of several giveaways.

Set aside some BIG chunks of time over those ten days - they are a fab group of writers. You will want to share them all!

Supported by shot@life and the UN Foundation

What can you do?

• Please write a post and come back between May 8th - 18th to link it up on the main page. Write it about being a Mom, having a Mom, knowing a Mom, what being a Mom means to you, about wanting to be a Mom. Write about your mom friends, or a mom who makes a difference. Write what is in your heart and think of this gift of life.
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Team ImmUNITY Nicole Morgan - shot@life