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    Traveling with an Infant

    My brother Dustin and I in 2005
    Henry and I are heading to Florida for my brother’s graduation!

    Although little Henry traveled to more than 20 states in utero, this plane trip will be his first as a “big boy.” Matt won’t be going because tickets are simply too expensive and the timing is awkward.

    I’m a little nervous about how it’s all going to go down, but I’m excited. Here’s how I plan to make the process as smooth as possible:

    • I booked only non-stop flights. Since it’s only a 2-hour trip from Houston to Tampa, I figured it would be easier not to change planes.
    • I plan to
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    How to Get a Baby Passport

    Yes, we are getting Henry a baby passport. No, we don’t actually have an out-of-country trip on the horizon.

    Then why the passport? Well, they can take so long to get. By the time we actually plan a trip, we might not have enough time to get one.

    Here’s how to do it:

    1. Find a place that will take baby passport photos: Definitely call ahead! I called ahead and still had problems. When I called the Walgreens photo department, they confirmed that they do take babies’ passport photos. When I actually showed up to hold them to their promise, it was another story. The teenage photo clerk took one look
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