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 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…
Hiking with a Baby – How to Make it Easy and FUN!
As soon as my baby could hold his head up, I knew I wanted to start hiking with him. It was something I loved before he was born, and I wanted to inspire a love of the outdoors in him. Plus, it keeps me sane! Having led over 100 women on their first backpacking trips…
Hiking with a Toddler: 35 Important Tips
When my husband and I were expecting our first child, a hiking backpack carrier was the first item we added to our baby registry. Still unfamiliar with the wild adventure that parenthood would be, we couldn’t wait to load him up in the backpack and take him hiking, which has always been one of our…
105 Fun Free Things to Do with Kids
Taking care of kids gets expensive. Ever since deciding to stay home with our children full–time, I’ve learned to get creative with budget-friendly family activities. Our top 105 favorite free things to do with children includes fun in the community, inspiration for outdoor activities, and resourceful ideas for indoor play. Activities in Your Community 1….
24 Tips to Survive a ROAD TRIP with a Baby!
If you always loved road trips before baby, then you might be dreaming of taking one with your little one. I’m here to tell you it’s possible, and can even be fun! But unlike a spontaneous road trip you might have taken before, you’ll want to plan ahead when taking a road trip with a…
Uppababy Mesa vs. Nuna Pipa Car Seat (From a Mom with Both)
Which is better, the UPPABaby Mesa car seat or the Nuna pipa RX? As a mom with both, my friends, I have thoughts. Both UPPABaby and Nuna are household names for those of us who prioritize nontoxic ingredients in our baby items. It’s how I was initially led to both brands myself when looking for…
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 over a dozen trips with…
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 two, we will have taken him on over 100 flights from shorter jaunts to nearby states to international flights that lasted for 16+ 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 once…
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…
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…