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.
How to Fly with a Hiking Baby Carrier
It seems like every time we go on a trip, 3/4 of what we bring is for our little guy. I’m always on a quest to cut that down, and one of the ways is to bring a hiking baby carrier/backpack rather than a stroller. A hiking baby backpack is so much nicer than a…
What to Bring When Camping with Kids – 35 Essentials
Before having kids, camping was one of my favorite ways to travel, explore new places and spend time outside with my husband. When we started raising kids, we couldn’t wait to make s’mores together, pack the little rascals into a big tent, and sleep under the stars side by side with them. Now that we’ve…
How to Help Your Baby Sleep on Vacation
‘How did your baby do with jet lag?’ is one of the most common questions I receive. I get it, it was one of my greatest worries, too. We’ve taken my son to Mexico, Japan, Portugal, and are now in Bali, and each has required some adjusting not only to battle jet lag, but to…
Our Experience Flying with a Baby on Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is known for their top-notch service, especially in their premium seats, but how is it flying them with a baby? Earlier this year we took our six month old on an 11-hour flight from San Francisco to Osaka to find out. Here’s everything to know about flying with a baby on Japan Airlines:…
Is the Joolz Aer Worth Buying? I Tried it to Find Out!
Friends, I am on a constant search for the best travel stroller, particularly that can fit in the overhead bin of an airplane. I’ve searched high and low, trying several in my quest to find the best. On my most recent trip to Southeast Asia, I brought the Joolz Aer along to see if it’s…
Flying Singapore Airlines with a Baby – My Experience
Is it worth flying Singapore Airlines with a baby? What are some of the most important policies to be aware of, and are there any downsides? We just flew for 15 hours between San Francisco and Singapore with Singapore Airlines with our one-year-old. Here’s everything to know about booking, policies, and our firsthand experience: Booking…
Flying on United with a Baby – Our Experience and Review
Is United a good airline to fly with a baby? Over the course of my son’s 60+ flights over the past 13 months, including one that was nearly 9 hours with United, we’ve had many chances to test this airline. It’s the one that services our home airport the most, and the one we’re the…
Traveling with a Baby in Bali – Everything You Need to Know
Bali loves babies, and our baby loved Bali. From the adoring locals who would often take him on little walks to look at the plants, to the abundant fruit for snacking on, our little guy was in a state of bliss during our recent trip. But there are some special considerations when traveling in Bali…
Cruise with Your Baby – A Mom’s Ultimate Guide
During our most recent trip to Portugal with our then 10-month old, I said something to Garrett that I never thought I would say – wouldn’t a cruise be kind of nice? Although the trip was wonderful, since it was a road trip, we had many different stops, and each time we packed up to…
Is the Ergobaby Metro+ Stroller Worth Buying? (Mom Tested and Reviewed)
I’m on a quest, friends, to find the best travel stroller that fits in an overhead bin. Though there are plenty on the market, my criteria are high. It needs to fold easily, be comfortable for my son, be sturdy, and have great storage. Ergobaby recently sent me the Metro+ Deluxe stroller to test and…
How to Travel While Exclusively Pumping
When I started to have issues breast-feeding my baby, I worried that my mobility was going to be gone. I loved traveling and had wanted to do so as a family, especially in the early days when babies can be easier to travel with. But if I had to exclusively pump while traveling, would it…
How to Get Your Baby to Wear Sunglasses
Around the time my son was seven months old, we took him for a hike in the snow, and the sun came blazing out. I realized at that moment that we needed to book it back to the car, because although he was shaded by his carrier, the sun was so bright that it was…