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.
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…
Toddler Beach Essentials: 50 Tips for Enjoying the Sand and Sun
Even if you’re a seasoned beach bum who could spend carefree days on end in the sun, preparing for beach time with your toddler is a whole new adventure. When we first started heading to the shore with ours, we quickly learned what we needed to bring make the day a success. Here are 50…
Is the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Double Stroller Worth It? An Honest Review
Is the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Double Stroller worth the $209.99 price tag? This is a seriously light, compact double stroller that costs less than many single strollers. While it doesn’t have much storage, which is my least favorite thing about it, this is an easy double stroller to grab and go for travel and…
How to Pump and Store Breastmilk when Traveling without Baby (Firsthand Experience)
As a traveling mom who often works on the road, every now and then I fly without my son, but naturally still need to pump breast milk while we’re apart. I had an opportunity come up about 2.5 months after my son was born to speak at a conference, and though I was worried about…
Convenient, Supportive, and Simple: Inglesina Fast Table Chair Review
As your little one gets older, they’re starting to sit on their own and pick up finger food to nosh on and enjoy. In addition to capturing those adorable pictures of avocado and banana mashes all over their face, it’s time to choose a chair for them to join family meals at the table. With…
An Honest Ergobaby Omni 360 Review (From both Mom and Dad)
The Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier was the carrier I expected to love unconditionally. With glowing reviews from friends and the internet, it seemed like the only carrier we’d ever need. To be honest, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with it. Here’s everything to know before spending the money on this carrier: The Specs Is the…
20 Tips for Taking Your Toddler on a Road Trip
Even if you’re a road trip expert from your pre-parenting days, car travel with your toddler is a whole new undertaking. Stimulate your tot with basic toys and engaging activities in the car, or better yet, have them sleep for the trip! As a mom of two who has taken lengthy road trips with my…