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 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…
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…
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….