A baby is sound asleep in an airplane bassinet on a long flight on a Turkish Airlines plane, with a pacifier in their mouth and wrapped in a light blanket. Above the bassinet, two in-flight entertainment screens are mounted on the wall, along with signs for Live TV, Wi-Fi, and Data-SMS.
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How to Master a Long Haul Flight with a Baby

Are you thinking of flying halfway around the world with a baby? Gulp! But don’t panic, I don’t want to scare you. However, I do want to prepare you. Preparation is key for traveling on a long haul flight with a baby. After several long haul flight experiences with my three children as babies, I…

The image shows a close-up of a pink Nuby stainless steel toddler bottle being held by a person, with the cap prominently featuring a flip-up straw. The cap is slightly unscrewed. The background shows the interior of an airplane, with an out-of-focus airplane seat and tray table visible.
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Flying with Milk for a Toddler: Everything You Need to Know

Tantrums and toddlerhood go hand in hand, but toddler parents try to minimize the tantrums as much as possible when traveling. This means being prepared for your travel days, even if that means flying with milk for a toddler if that’s what they need. Bring your toddler’s favorite milk, juice, special yellow water bottle, cherished…

The image shows a close-up of a baby holding a Tommee Tippee bottle. The baby's hand is gripping the bottle, which is semi-transparent silicone with white milk droplets visible inside. The baby is dressed in a white onsie, and the background is softly blurred, focusing on the baby's hand and the bottle.
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Traveling with Baby Bottles: Navigating the Airport and Security

As you twist and crack the seal on your brand-new crisp bottle of water you remember you have to go through security for your flight. Chug it or toss it? Despite frequent flying, I’ve been here and it’s not fun. But, don’t throw away your bottle yet! When traveling with a baby, you are allowed…

Traveling with car seats the easier way with WAYB’s Pico
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Traveling with car seats the easier way with WAYB’s Pico

This post is sponsored by WAYB, but all opinions are my own. I’m going to assume that traveling with car seats does not fill you with joy. I could be wrong though. Maybe you enjoy strapping 27 pounds to your back or lugging 22 pounds through security, to your gate, and down the jet bridge….

What you must know before flying with a toddler in a pandemic
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What you must know before flying with a toddler in a pandemic

Apparently flying with a toddler wasn’t difficult enough so 2020 had to throw in a pandemic to challenge parents even more. You never know how much you can manage until you’ve already done it. I learned this after becoming a parent. And I think 2020 has proven this statement ten times over. Flying with a…

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Purple trees in California – Dancing in the purple rain

In late spring, I started noticing these purple trees popping up all around our new home in southern California. So ethereal and vibrant, I was captivated. Purple has always been my favorite color. I started taking walks simply to seek out more of these purple wonders. And eventually some meandering drives. I even got my…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition

Lake Tahoe is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddling the California Nevada state line. Tahoe is a great year-round travel destination, but this guide focuses on summer or the warmer months. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary ideas for a trip to Lake Tahoe with (or even without) kids in…

Safe family vacation ideas for travel during COVID-19 pandemic

Safe family vacation ideas for travel during COVID-19 pandemic

How many of your family vacation plans were canceled this year? Have you moved on to your vacation backup plan B? Plan C? Travel in 2020 is going to be different than any other year, but those most determined are still going to find some way to take a family vacation during covid.  Whether you’re…

Tips for safer family travel in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tips for safer family travel in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic

Family travel during a pandemic? Is it possible to do it safely? I think so, but there are some tips, guidelines, and questions you should consider before planning a family trip during the covid pandemic. To minimize coronavirus exposure and help slow down the spread of the virus, the absolute safest thing to do right…

Diversifying family travel with Black families who love to travel

Diversifying family travel with Black families who love to travel

Diversity matters. Representation matters. Black families are traveling more than ever before, but they are underrepresented in the travel and tourism industry and media. This lack of representation does not send a good message to kids and is a missed opportunity for everyone. We need greater diversity in family travel. A study by Mandela Research…