If you’re preparing for your baby’s first flight, there’s a good chance your brain is running through every possible scenario right now. What if they cry the whole time? What if their ears hurt? What if I forget something important? What if this is just a terrible idea? I’ve been there. Before our first flight…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I wanted to find out what travel destinations were the most baby-friendly for our first baby’s first international trip. So I asked Google, “what are the most baby-friendly countries?” Looking back, I laugh at myself a bit for this. After that first trip, we brought him to Cuba. Next, we brought our second baby to…