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…
Traveling before kids felt adventurous and spontaneous. Jump on a flight to the Philippines with nothing planned and have a random tuk-tuk driver suggest accommodations. Sure. Stay at a hostel in Marrakech for the weekend. Why not? Then comes a baby in the baby carriage. And your perspective shifts. The thought of traveling with a…
I didn’t fall in love with the Babyzen YOYO after one trip. I fell in love with it after years of gliding through airports at midnight, pushing it over cobblestones, sliding it into overhead bins, and relying on it when my kids were tired, jet-lagged, or absolutely done. We bought our YOYO in 2018 after…
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…
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…
After over 200 flights with our three babies, we’ve figured out our favorite go-to toys with guaranteed distraction success and the best ways to keep them entertained on any flight length. Having the right items to amuse your baby or toddler on a plane ride can make or break your flight. Sometimes the plane, people,…
So you booked a flight (or are planning to) with your baby for the first time and now you’ve made your way here looking for advice? Or maybe it’s baby’s second, third or even tenth flight but you are looking for advice to make things go a little smoother this time around? Hopefully, I can…
Pitstop on the way home from the hospital? A celebration when the baby is one month old? Some people travel with a newborn, and some people don’t travel until their child is 1, or 7, or 16. People’s customs and comfort levels vary widely when it comes to going out and traveling with the littlest…
We’ve heard all sorts of reasons why it’s not a good idea to travel with a baby, or why people are hesitant. Everyone wants to do what’s best for their babies. We love our babies fiercely, they become our whole world. I get it, I’m right there with you! But if you really want to…
Why in the world do we take our baby away from his comfy home environment? Disrupt his routine? Wrangle squirmy on a 15-hour flight? Carry a sweaty love for hours trekking? It’s not always easy, sometimes it’s really difficult, but we think it’s important. If you want to travel with your baby, here are some…