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I used a stroller in the airport, but on a lot of levels that was even harder. I was hauling two months worth of my possessions, and everything I had brought down for Liana.. toys, books, clothes, etc. Liana had her own seat, and her own set of checked luggage and carry ons.

I traveled a lot with my parents, and my dad walked with a cane from the time he was young. We always requested airport assistance, because he could not carry his own luggage, or get places easily, and we got assistance. I have learned that traveling with and infant or toddler DOES NOT entitle you to any assistance.

It was really, really tough. I literally broke down into tears a number of times. She was crying when I got to the point at which you have to pay money to exit the country, and I was holding her and digging through my bag and trying to keep track of my stuff, and I turned and banged her head. She cried. I cried. Strangers helped me.

Going from baggage claim to customs was insane. It was 3:30 in the morning. I would push the stroller a few feet, go back and get the luggage, push the luggage a few feet, go back and get the stroller... etc. No one offered assistance.

Pack light. Improvise. Keep a sense of humor. Know that it will be over soon.

The flight was easy. Liana was great. She slept most of the way.

Good luck.

Eeeek. What an awful post. Hope I didn't scare you.