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Airport Security with Kids ~ 9 Tips to Improve Your Family’s Flight Experience

Claudia Laroye, The Curious Travel Mama November 14, 2018 30 Comments

Almost everyone loves to travel, but no one likes going through airport security. (Sorry TSA!) These nine tips for airport security with kids will make your travels smoother so you can get to your destination with your sanity intact. Buckle your safety belt because your family’s going to be all set for take off! 1. Prepare […]

Tips for Traveling with Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies

Pilar Clark, The Offbeat Travel Mama August 18, 2017 21 Comments

Travel is awesome. Food allergies are not. Vacations should be about relaxation, exploration and connection. With one in 13 children under the age of 18 facing life threatening food allergies, however, close to 15 million parents worry about how to handle a severe allergic reaction while away from home. I don’t let my children’s allergies keep our family from seeing […]

Breastfeeding While Traveling – World Tour of the Web

Colleen Lanin March 13, 2012 7 Comments

I’ve got oh-so-many funny intros running through my head for this breastfeeding while traveling round-up, none of which would be appropriate for Travel Mamas. If you’ve got a baby, and you’ve got milk, read these stories about breastfeeding with traveling. Travel with a Breastfeeding Baby by Corinne McDermott, Have Baby Will Travel Corinne gives some handy tips for […]

How to Survive Meltdowns & Meanies When Flying with Children

Elizabeth Salaam, Travel Mamas Guest Blogger March 31, 2011 2 Comments

You’re packed and ready to board the airplane with your child. Snacks? Check. Beloved cuddle toy? Check. A carry-on full of games, coloring books, and maybe a movie or two? Check. Check. Check. There’s no one more prepared than you. But even the best preparation won’t guarantee a stress-free flight. Occasionally, a worn-out child will […]

CARES ~ How to Keep Your Toddler or Young Child Safe While Flying

Colleen Lanin November 2, 2009 87 Comments

Learn about the hazards of flying with a lap child in this interview with Louise Stoll, a grandmother and inventor CARES, the only compact child safety restraint approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use on airplanes.