Seeking a destination where the water is warm and clear, the tropical drinks are cold, and the kids clubs are plentiful? Family travel experts know that Cancun is the place to go. Before you jet off to this slice of tropical heaven, read these tips for visiting Cancun with babies and toddlers. Choose easy, child-friendly activities. […]
7 Helpful Tips for a Road Trip with a Baby or Toddler
November 6, 2017 36 Comments
Planning a road trip with a baby or toddler can seem like a daunting task. How will you keep your little one content while on the road? What if junior cries throughout the whole journey? How can your make sure the whole family arrives safe and sane? Worry not, fellow parents! These seven helpful tips […]
10 Reasons to Rent Baby Equipment for Your Family Vacation
October 3, 2017 30 Comments
Here are ten reasons to consider renting gear when traveling with your baby or toddler…
Baby Jogger City Tour Stroller Is the Best Stroller for Travel
July 25, 2017 38 Comments
A bulky stroller can make traveling with babies and toddlers difficult. You need a compact stroller that is easy to collapse and maneuver. Traveling moms and dads out there, I’m telling you: the Baby Jogger City Tour Stroller is the BEST stroller for travel. It will help you navigate airports, city sidewalks, and other public spaces with […]
Best Travel Toys for Kids, from Babies to Teens
July 21, 2017 41 Comments
Any journey can be do-able, and even enjoyable, with the right stuff (and the right attitude)! Here’s a list of the best travel toys and diversions based on the advice of Tracyn Thayer of Kids Travel Happy, as well as my own experience and that of other Travel Mamas.
LEGOLAND California Tips for All Ages from Babies to Adults
July 19, 2017 151 Comments
From themed rides and LEGO brick building stations to musical fountains and roller coasters, LEGOLAND has something to please everyone. Read on to learn about the best this park has to offer for babies, toddlers, tweens, teens, and grown-ups.
How to Rent Your Baby Gear to Travelers to Earn Money with Babierge
June 11, 2017 31 Comments
When you have a baby, you buy a whole bunch of stuff: car seats, strollers, high chairs, bouncy seats, and activity centers. You name it, you probably bought it! But what to do when your children outgrow all of that gear? Rent your baby gear to travelers to make money, that’s what. Using products you already own, […]
12 Essential Tips for Cruising with Kids
May 15, 2017 59 Comments
Cruising with kids is a convenient and fun way to explore the world. Many new cruise ships are like floating resorts with seemingly endless options to keep all ages entertained. Meanwhile your family is transported from destination to destination, while unpacking just once. Like any vacation, though, a cruise can go very wrong without proper planning and […]
Top 10 Disneyland Rides and Attractions for Babies and Toddlers
April 7, 2017 110 Comments
Many parents worry there are not enough rides for babies and toddlers, but amusements for all ages abound at Disneyland! Here are my picks for best Disneyland rides and attractions for babies and toddlers.
10 Traveling with Baby Tips from a Travel Daddy
September 27, 2016 25 Comments
It’s a common myth that traveling with babies is impossible. In fact, this falsehood is one of the main reasons my wife and I waited nine years before finally starting a family. We were afraid kids would end our travel lifestyle. However, at 10 months old, our son Deacon has already visited Florida, New York City, the North […]
4 Family Travel Packing Dilemmas Solved
January 21, 2016 22 Comments
Before I had children, packing was easy. But now that I’m a mom, packing has taken on a whole new and scary dimension. There’s so much to remember, lug, and keep track of! Here are a few parental packing dilemmas I’ve encountered and their solutions.
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas with Kids
December 8, 2015 13 Comments
From the minute we boarded Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, we knew we were in for an extraordinary time. After our sailing I asked my shipmate 7-year-old son, Leo, what was his favorite part of our cruise. His answer? “Meeting Joey.” Yep, a humongous ship stocked with bumper cars, a climbing wall, swimming pools, the […]
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Traditions Around the World
May 9, 2014 1 Comment
Globally-minded, expectant parents learn how pregnancy, childbirth and babyhood is celebrated around the world in On Becoming a Mother. This book, by award-winning journalist and filmmaker Brigid McConville, is filled with reflections of real-life pregnancies, birth experiences and babyhood traditions from Bangladesh to Uganda to Spain, and a multitude of places in between. Mothers-to-be who love learning about other […]
