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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Momx100
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WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
We will be traveling with our son who will be 15-16m old. DH thinks we should fly to Maine from NY. I think we should just drive. I think it would be a pain to check in the car seat, stroller, and everything else a toddler would need. I thought it may be nice to stop by Boston, stay at a resort in Southern Maine, and then head up to Bar Harbor.
What would you do - drive or fly?
Money isn't a factor in our decision. It's more about what is best for DS and overall convenience.
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Posted 5/30/10 12:31 AM  |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I would drive. DOesnt seem worth the flight really.
We did a 7 hour trip when DS was 7 months and again around 15 months and it was fine. I think if you stopped overnight to break it up that should work.
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| Posted 5/30/10 12:33 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I would drive.
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| Posted 5/30/10 6:54 AM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
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Ali
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
i would fly. It was a piece of cake for us when we flew with jacen last month. 
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| Posted 5/30/10 7:34 AM |
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MrsGmomof3
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Irrelevant
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I would drive. You do not know DIFFICULT until you have tried changing a toddlers diaper in an airplane bathroom. 
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| Posted 5/31/10 2:12 PM |
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Diana1215
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Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
For such a short flight I think you should drive.
By the time you factor in driving to the airport, getting there early to wait for your flight, the actual flight etc. That is more than half of your drive.
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| Posted 5/31/10 2:14 PM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
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Kristen
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I can tell you from experience since my family lives in Maine, that flying comes out to the same amount of "travel time" as if you drove. The only time I do fly is if I am flying with DS alone this way I don't have to do the 7 hour drive alone with DS
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| Posted 5/31/10 9:07 PM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I'd drive.
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| Posted 5/31/10 9:28 PM |
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InShock
life is good
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
Definitely drive! It's so much more convenient with a toddler (and in general!). Flying is such a PITA.
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| Posted 5/31/10 9:51 PM |
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mrsv
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lol
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
I would drive. I'm driving up to Maine with my 19 month old at the end of this month :)
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| Posted 6/1/10 5:51 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: WWYD - drive or fly to Maine with a toddler?
Flying is more a hassle then convenient when it comes to Maine or a closer place IMO.
I would drive. It is a very easy drive.
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| Posted 6/1/10 5:55 PM |
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