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Getting A Passport for A Child
When my wife and I had our first child, we were determined not to let parenthood stop us from travelling. We resolved to take at least one international trip with just the two of us (letting our little one have some quality time with Grandma!), and to travel as a family as soon as possible. In order to be travel ready, we set out to get our little Lovebug a passport when he was 14 months old. While obtaining a passport for a small child might seem daunting at first, let me guide you through the necessary steps to obtain a US passport for your child. Gather the Required Documents:…
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Flying With a Newborn Baby
Recently my wife and I adopted a baby boy in another state. This forced me to have to consider how to get a newborn baby the 700 miles from his birthplace in Florida to North Carolina where I live. My initial idea of driving the 11 hours (not including frequent stops) was crushed when the pediatrician told us a newborn should not stay in a car seat for more than 90 minutes at a time. That left us with 2 options. Drive for 2-3 days, stopping every 90 minutes to give the baby a break from the car seat or fly home and expose our newborn baby to airport crowds,…