The idea of feeding a baby while traveling can feel really intimidating. At home, you’ve figured out your flow, you have your routine, you’ve developed a rhythm. On the road, everything feels less predictable, especially when it comes to keeping a tiny human fed. We’ve traveled with exclusively breastfed babies, combo fed, formula fed, and…
Getting around Japan with kids can feel like a lot when you first start to plan your routes. There are trains, subways, different systems, and stations that seem huge on the map. We’ve done multiple trips as a family of five, from baby to bigger kids, and relied almost entirely on trains, walking, and the…
Traveling on a long haul flight with kids can feel intimidating. The thought of keeping a baby, toddler, kids of any age, or even multiple kids content for 10-18 hours on a plane is enough to make many parents question the whole trip. If you’ve been Googling survival tips and wondering if you’re crazy for…
After we moved to the Seattle area, we were excited to explore the famously beautiful Pacific Northwest. But with a baby and toddler, and minimal hiking experience ourselves, we needed to find kid-friendly hikes near Seattle that were manageable for young families. Fortunately, the Seattle area is full of scenic trails that do not require…
Traveling to Japan with kids can feel both exciting and intimidating. Japan is one of the most fascinating countries in the world to visit. I love Japan, and I know the sentiment is shared by many. But planning a family trip there can feel overwhelming at first. The cities are huge, the train networks are…
What’s the first travel destination that comes to mind when you think of baby-friendly travel destinations? I could be wrong, but I’m going to guess Sri Lanka, Georgia, and French Polynesia probably aren’t at the top of your list. Before bringing our first baby abroad, I scoured the internet looking for ideas for baby-friendly travel…
Flying long haul with one child feels like a big step. Flying long haul with multiple kids feels like a completely different category. If you’re staring down a long international flight with two or three kids and wondering whether it’s actually doable, your concern is valid. Managing multiple kids is a lot even in everyday…
Tokyo is incredible with kids. But figuring out where to stay in Tokyo with kids will shape your entire experience. The right neighborhood means short walks to the train, easy food options, and enough space to actually relax at night. The wrong one can mean crowded stations, long transfers, and five people trying to function…
I see it all the time. Parents waiting until their baby turns one to take their first big trip. It makes sense. One feels monumental. You survived the newborn stage. You’re more confident. It feels like the “right” time. But here’s what I’ve learned after traveling with all three of my babies, from a road…
We’ve had the 1am “it’s morning!” wakeup in Seoul. The overtired stroller nap refusal baby. The hotel hallway FOMO baby who heard one door close and decided sleep was canceled. And yes, the baby who fell asleep mid-dinner in Oman. When sleep goes well, the whole day feels lighter. The goal isn’t perfect sleep. Let’s…