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Recently Scarlett and I did our first solo trip to Texas and I packed this Chicwish dress along. When I saw this little white dress, it gave me Love Shack Fancy vibes for just a fraction of the cost. I didn’t know what our plans in Texas would be, so I love that it can really be changed up based on how you accessorize it. I wore it with sandals for a casual look, but you could wear heels to look dressier. The dress runs true to size, I’m wearing my regular size.
We are going on a little family beach vacation soon and I know this will absolutely be coming with us.
Tips For Flying Solo: (Full blog post on travel tips with a baby here).
- Bring all the snacks: I also recommend bringing a sippy cup as well
- Bring a lot of toys: I’m sure it drove everyone crazy on the flight, but toys with sounds help keep Scarlett occupied. It may annoy other people, but it’s much less annoying than a screaming baby. I brought a variety of toys, with things like stuffed animals. Scarlett loves this fake iPhone so much.
- Don’t over-pack: I had to bring my laptop and camera for an upcoming campaign, so I ended up having that in a backpack plus her diaper bag. It was a lot to carry and I was sore after traveling.
- Doona Car Seat: If I could go back in time, I wish we had gotten the Doona car seat that has a built-in stroller. At this point it’s too late since Scarlett is close to being too long for the infant car seat, but I am going to consider getting one in the future for our next kid.
- Backpack diaper bag: This helps you be hands-free
- TSA Pre: This was a lifesaver. They let me wear Scarlett through security.
- Baby wearing: I wore Scarlett through security and on the flight.
- Gate Check a Stroller: I didn’t bring a stroller this time and It would have been nice to have after security.
- Buy a seat for the child: I personally found it a lot easier for Scarlett to have her own seat (we carry her car seat on). I can’t imagine holding her for the whole flight and not having someone to pass her to.
Traveling solo is not easy, but it is doable. I just want to emphasize not over-packing. It was a lot for me to have my computer bag and camera on my back and to wear her on my front.
Do you have any solo traveling tips?
These are great tips!!
Jennifer
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Thanks, Jennifer! <3
Hi Courtney! This dress is just darling on you and I love its feminine features at the hemline and sleeves. It is also a comfortable length. You did wonderful bringing her by yourself! I have not brought a child as young as Scarlett solo on a plane , our daughter was 22 months when I brought her for my Sisters wedding . I know a stroller is so nice to have, we used a nice one that folds up easily and is lightweight. Lovely photos of your trip and with your parents! Take care, Terri xo.
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Thank you so much, Terri! it was hard to travel solo, but so nice to see family. 🙂