it's okay to bring baby on a road trip..actually yours is just a short shopping trip!!
When my son was 5 months old, we drove to Calgary! haha..it wasn't too bad because baby is still young, so he doesn't want to get out of the seat yet. Just make sure to take many breaks..but since yours is a short trip, it is probably okay to just drive directly down without stopping.
Usually we would stop every 2 or 3 hours, to check on diaper and also take a walk around. Let baby get some fresh air..and also feed. Ha..once we were at Lake Louise but the public washrooms were closed and the change table was on the floor..so we ended up changing baby in the back of our car (SUV)..haha...
I think going on a small trip is a good thing for baby..to see some new surroundings. You shouldn't have to limit yourself just because you have to bring a baby around...also remember to take some pictures to show baby later that she went to the US!
as for baby items in the states...we usually stop at the outlets such as Carters because they are a lot cheaper than Canada. Also, diapers are a great deal in the states..goto Walmart or Kmart. Last time I went I bought 2 boxes of diapers...formula is also cheaper. If you goto walmart in the states, you'll find that baby items are generally a lot cheaper than the Walmart in Canada. You can get teats, bottles, bibs, clothes, diapers..etc
Actually, there is not much to 注意 when bringing baby to the states..just make sure you have her birth certificate with you if she doesn't have a passport yet. Also, it's not like you're going to a 偏僻 area, so no need to worry about finding a changing table or diapers. The good thing about going on a trip in a Car is that you have a truck to bring all the necessary items (spare diapers, changing pad, bottles, toys).
Oh yeah, almost forgot one thing. You should goto Ross! it's like Winners in Canada..except all their items are about 50% cheaper than Canada. Their baby toys section is a really good deal! You can get some toys for your baby about 50% off compared to retail. also Ross has lots of brand names in its stock....like Lesportsac for $30 or less.作者: koala 時間: 2008-3-18 12:34
I have just been US Bellis Fair last sunday. It's better to start the trip early in the morning, i have brought BB's passport and birth certificate (either one is good enough). My baby is now 4.5 months, he's fine for the trip. I have been to the target store in the bellis fair and the walmart as well. Walmart got some good and cheap clothing and baby stuff as well. It's only 5 mins drive from Bellis Fair.作者: koala 時間: 2008-3-18 12:35
By the way, diapers in superstore is on sale...For no.3 pampers, it's only $29.99 for a box of 172 pieces diaper作者: chobit 時間: 2008-3-18 12:47
As long as you baby like sleeping in the car (Most babies do), then you should be fine. I drove back to Vancouver with Dario after he is 3 months old for quite a few times already. He is 9 1/2 months right now, and we'll be back again end of this month.
The average time he spent in the car is 2- 2 1/2 hours.
Also, we make sure he is fed and have the diaper changed before we leave.
At last, make sure yo go at a time that you dont' have to stunk at the border orossing.
EL作者: apes14 時間: 2008-3-18 13:50
Definitely go to Carter's. They're clothing are sooooo cheap and cute.
As mentioned above, WalMart's baby stuff are cheaper than Canada.作者: Intelstan 時間: 2008-3-19 09:30
Why not just take your baby to a nice park and relax? Look at the squirrels and birds hop around or taking pictures of nature.作者: 華美子 時間: 2008-3-19 19:25
Outlet exit is #229, after take the exit then turn left, When you get to the light Costco and outlet on your left, Ross and Bestbuy on your right, you should check one store the name call Kohl's also on you right. From border to exit #229 only take you about 45 mins作者: maldini 時間: 2008-3-19 20:28
If you go to stores like TJ Max or Ross, the prices are good if you are lucky enough to find what you want, but those are left over sale items from department stores and other stores. The sizes are usually extra large. It is difficult to find something that you like.作者: 華美子 時間: 2008-3-28 22:00
記住去Walmart買多D Diaper 丫,比起哩度平成7 8蚊一包架﹐好抵
