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March 23, 2015
Twelve Weeks of “Awesome” Fun for a Cause in San Francisco
I guess I’d have to choose to sleep beneath these jellies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium–awesome!
Heads up to my Bay Area friends and those of you who will be visiting our City by the Bay between now and May 30th!
Red Tricycle (sponsor of this post-thank you!) has partnered with some of the Bay Area’s “awesomest” family attractions and activity suppliers (seriously, I’m drooling after reading over them all) to line up 12 unique opportunities for your crew to make serious memories—and to give to...
March 14, 2015
Ask Shelly: Use car seat for overnight flight with toddler—or lap?
Will you be better of using a car seat for an overnight flight or letting your child sleep across your seats?
Here is one of those “million dollar” questions I know many of us face at one time or another, recently posted to the Travels with Baby wall on Facebook:
Hey there – We are flying to Brazil in May. The flight will be from 8pm to 10:30am. Prime sleep time. I’m trying to figure out if our son will get better in sleep in his car seat or lying down with his head in my lap. I think the pri...
March 6, 2015
Seven reasons you’ll be glad to have a stroller in Paris
Paris with a stroller? It may be easier–and even more worthwhile–than you think. That’s us on what I knew may be our family’s last grand entrance into the Louvre in the open-top elevator.
As your children grow, there is one undeniable advantage when it comes to travel: you will have significantly less gear to beg, borrow, or schlep on your family adventures. But when it came to kissing goodbye our final trusty travel stroller last year, it was with not just a little tear of sadness in my eye....
February 26, 2015
When SHOULD you take advantage of family pre-boarding?
Will family pre-boarding be offered on your next flight?
If you’ll be flying with an energetic toddler, there are a few things you might rather do with the extra time you’d spend together in the airplane if you opt for family pre-boarding; undergoing root canal work may be among them. But while many parents and seasoned travelers are quick to say, “Wait as long as you can! Be the last ones onboard!” there are times when you might be very glad you did take advantage of family pre-boarding…assu...
February 13, 2015
Thank you… and the Travels with Baby guidebook gets Gold!
It’s a good day!
Dear Public Relations team (yes, that’s YOU!),
Just a quick note to say THANK YOU for all of the kind word-of-mouth recommendations to your friends, Pins, Facebook shares, Tweets and Retweets, and other ways you have helped the people who need it most find my www.TravelswithBaby.com site and blog! Traffic has been outstanding!
The Travels with Baby blog was also just named a finalist in Independent Travel Blogs by the North American Travel Journalists Association–woot! Consid...
January 30, 2015
Pack This! The Best Baby and Toddler Swimsuits for the Beach
Family surfin’ safaris are better when you pack the best baby and toddler swimsuits for the beach.
As a follow-up to the Tips for Planning Great Beach Vacations with Babies and Toddlers, I’m including one of most helpful items we found for spending more worry-free time at the beach with our little ones.
Sure, there are plenty of UV-protective swimsuits and rash guards available for wee swimmers–and there is, of course,waterproof sunscreen. But for hours at the beach with a baby or toddler? An...
January 21, 2015
Need to Know: Flying China Airlines with a Baby or Toddler
Have your choice between airlines for an overseas flight? You may get more for your money flying China Airlines with a baby or toddler.
The “Need to Know” airlines series for family travelerscontinues with these important tips for families flying China Airlines with a baby, toddler, or young children (and even if your kids are no longer babies or toddlers, don’t miss the new Family Couch seating tip and photo below!).
China Airlines’ Discounts for Infants and ChildrenChina Airlines general...
January 9, 2015
Tips for Planning Great Beach Vacations with Babies and Toddlers
Sand, sun, and gentle surf… it’s hard to beat family beach vacations with babies and toddlers. Above: My little guy making a big splash at Kauai’s best beach for babies and toddlers (full post here).
The new year is here and I can’t wait to hear where your family will travelin 2015–and I’ll bet many of you are planning beach vacations with babies and toddlers! I’m kicking of the year with this free book excerpt from Chapter 2: Deciding Where to Go in Travels with Baby,to help you choose the b...
December 12, 2014
Holiday Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane) with Friends and Family
For safer, saner holiday travel with babies and toddlers read this first…
Will you be staying in somebody else’s Ho-ho-home for the holidays this year? If you’re like many families gearing up for holiday travel with babies andtoddlers, you might be looking forward some extra helping hands, home-cooked meals, and accommodations where you’ll have all the conveniences of your own home. Of course, you might have a few concerns as well…
This month’s excerpt comes from the section in Chapter 3 of T...
December 3, 2014
Best Holiday Gifts for Travelers Under 5 Years
(PSSST! Be sure to forward if you know a relative or friend in need of some helpful ideas…)
You may have many gift ideas in mind that will do well staying home, but how many gifts for your child will you also be glad to take along on your next trek? Consider thesetravel-friendly gifts for the littlest explorers in your life.
Thebest holiday gifts for travelers under 5 years:The Schylling Scuttlebug Travel-Friendly Ride-On Toy
The Scuttlebug folds up to fit in your tote bag or beneath your...
