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Rides with an infant?
DH and I are taking DD 2 1/2 and DS 5 months to WDW next month. We've taken DD before, but this will be our first visit with both of the kids and also our first visit without any helpers (ie. grandma, aunts, uncles, etc) When we first brought DD she was about 11 months old and went on almost everything we did unless the ride had a height restriction. My question: Will this work with a 5 month old as well? He would have to be held by DH or I the entire time and the other person would have DD. Can all four of us go on the rides without height restrictions (basically all Fantasyland rides, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Universe of Energy, etc) or are some of those rides not good to take such a young baby on? We already know that we'll be skipping any loud and dark 3D shows like ITTBAB.
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I know my 7 month old nephew went on all the rides in Fantasyland.
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We did everything without a height restriction when we went with Myers in July. He was 6 months old at the time. We started with rides like Dumbo, It's a Small World and Pooh to gauge how well he would handle them and moved our way up. He loved everything but the Alien scene in The Great Movie Ride, and he only disliked that one b/c the fog made it so he couldn't see DH and me! He sat in our laps or he rode in the Baby Bjorn for all the rides.
Kristin
Momma to two sweet boys: Myers and Jacob
36 trips and counting!
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We took our youngest for the first time when he was 5mo. I used a carrier for him and it was perfect for standing in line and getting on and off rides as well as riding. We never had any problem riding on rides that didn't have any height restrictions.
I would say the hardest part about that age was the amount of spit up he had... got kind of stinky quickly. Make sure to bring along a wash cloth for wipe downs!
Last Trip: April 2015 CBR
Next Trip: Sept 2015 Boardwalk
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I brought DD (to Disneyland) when she was 3 mos old. We didn't do too many attractions as she had a lot of colic, was fussy and I didn't want to disturbe the ride for others. Don't forget about the baby care centers.
Marci
Many visits. Live 20 minutes from the parks.
Work at Universal Studios in Diagon Alley. Ollivanders/ wand magic.
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I think you'll be fine!
Take it slow and judge what rides to take the baby on by his reaction to the first few rides. Remember, either you or DH can sit outside or take a walk with the kittle on while the other takes your DD on.
We took DS, now 2 and going on his 3rd trip soon, for the first time when he was 10 months and he had a great time!
Enjoyand have a magical vacation!
Melissa
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The only one I would be concerned about is the Safari. Be sure to support his head well on that bumpy ride! I recommend a baby carrier for waiting in line and for use on the rides themselves. You can also baby swap or use FastPass or the single rider line to ride anything that has a height restriction. Just be sure to ask the CM at the ride entrance how baby swap works as it doesn't always work the same way from attraction to attraction.
Kathy șoș
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In my experience the 5 month old will probably be much easier on the rides than the 2.5yr old. The 5 month old is too young to understand what is going on and is not as easily frightened. At least that was the experience with my three girls, all of who went at that age.
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Our kids were the same age as yours are now when we took our DD for the first time (now 6 and 9 years). We took her on everything that we could except Dumbo and the Carpets - I was nervous about the height. Our DS rode everything he was allowed (wanting to ride - all the rides). We did not have any problems with riding things together - if we could not fit we went two and two. We had a really magical trip with them at those ages. I hope you experience the same!
Jennifer
9/2012 - AoA - happliy heading back
10/2010 POP - more free dining :)
9/2009 Pop - DH loves free dining
9/2008 Pop - free dining
9/2007 Pop-longest trip 9days free dining
9/2006 Pop free dining
12/2005 ASMovies first Holiday trip
10/2004 POR
9/2003 FWcabin 1st on property
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We're going next week with our 4 month old son. I'm nervous about some of the rides too but I've heard if you bring a baby carrier it makes it alot more enjoyable.
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I have not traveled to WDW with an infant, but I thought I would pass along a tip from another mother who thought Peter Pan was a bit dangerous for a babe-in-arms. I suppose it's just the way the ride swoops around and has some odd angles in it. I wouldn't say to skip it, but maybe hold on extra tight?
Have a marvelous time!
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