I know this topic has been touched on a million times for please forgive me for the "beating of a dead horse". i know my situation is unusual (because of my child being in an in-between size) but definitely not unique so please tell me what you would do/ have done.
We're flying for hartford>orlando, then driving approx 1-2hrs to cape canavral area, staying 2 nights, then cruising to nassau. let me just mention as an aside that we are not paying for this trip, did not plan it, and had nothing to do with making any of the arrangements.
My kids at 10 and 4 are in a cosco high rise and Britax Regent respectively in my minivan. The MAIN problem is .... the 4 yo for both plane and "ride" from plane to hotel. We won't know until we get there whether we will be in a bus, a van, or a limo until we get there, depending on the number of people who will be riding together with the same transport service. I've already been informed that my 10yo will not be able to use a seat. But my 4yo is only 38#, 43" tall and extremely hyperactive; pediatrician (friend) advised "no way this child should be in a booster under any circumstances". I cannot bring the Regent; that would be completely impossible (my husband is disabled and my older daughter has neurological problems) - all carrying, luggage for 4, is on me and im not very big. plus they don't think the cruise would allow it.
I have been told that the transport service provides seats. but do i trust them? (not really) plus ... my 4yo doesn't fit in most seats.
Add to this that I'm going to need heavy doses of tranquilizers to even get on a plane (I HATE FLYING!!!), and probably serious sea-sickness meds (I've only been on small boats and always get nauseus), and I'm really starting to panic. im not expecting to thoroughly enjoy myself but at least i can make sure my kids are as safe as possible under the travelling circumstance and maybe feel a little better about the whole thing.
So what would you do - buy a new CHEAP booster - she's not 40# YET but over the height limits for most of the harnessed ones (16.5" torso), and if so what are the options? or just wait and see and make due with what's provided? what about the plane?
Thanks in advance for reading, and for any advice. As you can see, I'm not exactly a seasoned traveller.
We're flying for hartford>orlando, then driving approx 1-2hrs to cape canavral area, staying 2 nights, then cruising to nassau. let me just mention as an aside that we are not paying for this trip, did not plan it, and had nothing to do with making any of the arrangements.
My kids at 10 and 4 are in a cosco high rise and Britax Regent respectively in my minivan. The MAIN problem is .... the 4 yo for both plane and "ride" from plane to hotel. We won't know until we get there whether we will be in a bus, a van, or a limo until we get there, depending on the number of people who will be riding together with the same transport service. I've already been informed that my 10yo will not be able to use a seat. But my 4yo is only 38#, 43" tall and extremely hyperactive; pediatrician (friend) advised "no way this child should be in a booster under any circumstances". I cannot bring the Regent; that would be completely impossible (my husband is disabled and my older daughter has neurological problems) - all carrying, luggage for 4, is on me and im not very big. plus they don't think the cruise would allow it.
I have been told that the transport service provides seats. but do i trust them? (not really) plus ... my 4yo doesn't fit in most seats.
Add to this that I'm going to need heavy doses of tranquilizers to even get on a plane (I HATE FLYING!!!), and probably serious sea-sickness meds (I've only been on small boats and always get nauseus), and I'm really starting to panic. im not expecting to thoroughly enjoy myself but at least i can make sure my kids are as safe as possible under the travelling circumstance and maybe feel a little better about the whole thing.
So what would you do - buy a new CHEAP booster - she's not 40# YET but over the height limits for most of the harnessed ones (16.5" torso), and if so what are the options? or just wait and see and make due with what's provided? what about the plane?
Thanks in advance for reading, and for any advice. As you can see, I'm not exactly a seasoned traveller.