It’s baby’s first long flight – how exciting! And the flight has gone surprisingly well up to this point. What feels like an endless circus act has kept baby entertained thus far. But wait. The lights are dimming. You feel the pilot and hundreds of baby-less passengers silently signaling to you, “Ok, now, it’s quiet …
Gift Ideas for Parents Who Love to Travel
There are so many gift ideas for parents who love to travel. Take it from this travel-addicted mama. I always have a long list of things I “need” for our trips. Because you and I both know, your sister, mom or friend doesn’t want a new travel makeup bag, they really need one. Here are …
Kids Travel-Themed Gift Ideas
After years of a pandemic and travel restrictions, you are probably long overdue for some travel accessories. From sleeping bags to traveling Barbie dolls to LEGO airports, this list is bound to give you some fresh gift ideas for your little adventurer! If you don’t see a style option here that your child would like, …
Best Travel Strollers for Every Budget
A travel stroller is essential when traveling with a baby or toddler. You do not want to be hauling your clunker of a jogger stroller. I surveyed hundreds of travel families, researched reviews, and found these top-rated favorites. From cheap but reliable to top of the line, here is my list of the best travel …
How to Keep Your Toddler Busy on a Long Flight (Ages 8 Months to 5 Years)
My last long-haul flight was from San Francisco to Munich with my three-year-old son and ten-month-old daughter. After boarding early, I rushed to install the car seat, disinfect everything, get organized, and safely buckle us all into the seats where we remained for 12.5 more hours (there was a one-hour technical delay, go figure). Leave …
What To Do With Your Stroller At the Airport
It seems the million dollar question when traveling with babies and toddlers is: “What do I do with my stroller once I get to the airport?” Well, you have two options. What you choose really comes down to whether you want to have it with you while in the airport. As an Amazon Associate, I …
What You Should Know Before Flying with Kids During a Pandemic
We have flown several times with our 3-year-old and now 8-month-old since the height of the pandemic. Here are some tips from what we’ve learned so far. Unfortunately, some of it we learned the HARD WAY. (Note: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases if you use a link below, at no …
How to Encourage Your Child to Wear a Mask
More bucket-list destinations are opening up to tourists now, (especially vaccinated ones!) and you’re eager to head back out there. But wait. Masks are still required – in airports, on flights, and some indoor places, depending on where you go. And you have a two year old. Or three year old. (Or both?!) Need I …
The Best Double Strollers for Travel
Our three-year-old can nearly outwalk me, but on this hot day on our neighborhood walk, he decided he was done walking. Just done. So, what do you do when your little one starts growing out of the stroller, but can’t handle long walks on a trip or at home? Well, don’t stuff him in the …
Baby, Toddler and Family Travel Gear
Affordable and top-rated baby and toddler travel gear will make traveling with little ones much easier. Challenging moments become easy-breezy when you come prepared. Take it from a well-traveled mama, even if I learned the hard way to start. Just a heads up – I always look for quality items but at an affordable price. …