On the Road
We’re longtime travel lovers, and combining our knowledge as parents from all over the world and from all walks of life, here are our best baby and toddler travel tips.
Whether you’re on a road trip or heading to the other side of the world, these tried and true tips are what we learned the hard way so that you don’t have to.
Is the Guava Lotus Travel Bassinet and Crib Worth It? (Not Sponsored Review!)
When I was building out my baby registry I came across all kinds of premium products with crazy price points. Like the SNOO Smart Sleeper, Artipoppe baby carrier, anything by Nuna or UPPA Baby, Willow wearable breast pumps, and of course, the Guava Lotus Bassinet and Travel Crib. I’ve ended up using and trying all…
Everything to Know About Hotel Cribs
Traveling with a baby or toddler usually means bringing a lot of stuff with you. Ideally, a crib doesn’t have to be one of them, assuming the hotel you’ve picked has a decent one! But how do you know if the crib is safe and meets your child’s needs? After seven trips with our 9-month-old,…
International Travel with a 6-Month Old Baby Tips and Tricks
Once my son turned six months old, we decided to do two big trips with him – one to Mexico and one to Japan. The destinations couldn’t have been more different, nor could the trip experiences. For one we mostly lounged on the beach, and for the other we hit 4 different cities traveling on…
How to Travel with a Baby Without a Car Seat
For some trips, bringing a car seat along just makes sense, but for others, it’s an added burden. If a car seat would just be cumbersome and you’ll mostly be relying on public transportation, or if you can easily rent one at your destination, then there’s no reason to bring one along. That said, there…
How to Travel with Baby Formula on a Plane
By the time my son turns nine months old, we will have taken him on 35 flights from shorter jaunts to nearby states to international flights that lasted for 13 hours. Over that time we’ve gone from combo feeding him to transitioning to 100% formula. Thankfully it’s pretty simple to bring your baby’s food along…
How to Get Through TSA with a Baby (Precheck and More Tips)
Do you dread the day you have to get through TSA with a screaming baby, entirely too much stuff, and all of the extra checks that go along with it? No need, because thankfully, it doesn’t have to be difficult. It just requires a little bit of planning ahead. Here’s everything you need to know…
Flying BUSINESS CLASS with a Baby – The Pros, Cons, and What to Know!
What’s it like flying business class with a baby? Do people give you the side eye, and is it worth the expense of bringing them since they don’t fly free? Here’s everything I learned flying with my baby from Los Angeles to Japan and back again in business class. Do Babies Belong in Business Class?…
What is a Family Restroom and Who is it For? (And NOT for?)
To some, the glorious one-room family restroom is a spacious opportunity for a cushy, private bathroom. To others, like those who really need the privacy, have a family, or have a disability, it is a complete necessity. Who should be able to use the family or all-gender restroom and who should not? Plus, what are…
40 Tips for Skiing with a Toddler
When I think of my favorite childhood memories, skiing with my siblings and my parents always rises to the top of the list. Skiing together as a family is a tradition we carried forward into adulthood, and the memories have only became more special. So when my husband and I had our first child, we…
Traveling with a Baby in Japan – Everything You Need to Know
Is Japan baby friendly? Absolutely. Does that mean it’s always easy to travel through with a baby? Not exactly. We just returned from two wonderful weeks traveling through Japan with our 6-month-old and while some parts of the trip were challenging, I think we did a pretty good job of successfully navigating four cities in…
30 Tips for Keeping a Toddler Happy at a Restaurant — Without Screen Time!
Going to restaurants is one of our favorite things to do together as a family, especially when we’re with grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Tackling such a night out with a wild toddler can be a tricky task for any parent, but we’ve learned some tools along the way to help the night go smoothly, without…
45 Tips for Traveling with Sick Kids (and Keeping Your Family Healthy!)
As a licensed physician assistant and mom of two, I’m always trying to keep our kids healthy so we can make the most of cross-country trips, holiday celebrations, and family gatherings. We’ve adventured far and wide with our children, so we’ve learned firsthand how to keep them as illness-free as possible for travel — and…