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.
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…
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…
My Carry Potty: Travel Potty Review from a Mom with Experience
If you’ve gone through the beautiful, unique, and life-changing journey that is potty training, you know that not all potties are the same. Some are sized better for little bottoms, some are easier to use, and some are cute and fun (yes, I just called a potty cute and fun). After starting to train our…
Chicco LullaGo Nest Portable Bassinet: Honest Review for Home and Travel
In my experience, shopping for baby gear is mostly deciding what’s worth splurging for and what you can buy at a reasonable price. The Chicco LullaGo Nest Portable Bassinet is one of those items that’s enduring and easy to use, without a staggering price tag. It’s a great compromise between a full-size bassinet for the…