Advice and Products for Traveling with a Baby
Hmmm. Car Games-Part 1:Baby was delivered to you on May 22. Now, nearly four months later, we bring you Part 2 of our car travel series. It's been a wonderfully relaxing summer, replete with pleasure-filled days hanging out with the kids on the shores of Lake Charlevoix. … [Read more...]
If you read my last post, Share Your Plane Trip with Young Kids Disaster Story, you may have realized that I started BabyTravel.com not because I have all the answers, but because I made a lot of mistakes. But my ineptitude was not limited to air travel. In fairness to myself, I wasn't inept at traveling in the car with a baby, it just caused severe and lasting emotional trauma. So this is part one of a four part series on keeping kids entertained in the car. … [Read more...]
Faithful BabyTravel followers will know that I originally published this post 2 months ago. Since then, we've seen a HUGE increase in the number of iPhone apps for parents traveling with children. I am re-posting this with three times the apps. Please post comments if you have a great iPhone, Blackberry or Droid app for keeping kids entertained! … [Read more...]
One Friday in my mid-20's, I decided to escape a particularly nasty January in Minneapolis by taking a solo trip anywhere warm. I arrived in Miami the next day and rented a mini-van, which served the purpose of both transportation and accommodation for a week in Key West. Having a baby changes everything... including the places you stay when you travel. Gone are days of escaping on a whim, resigned to a course of fate's choosing. … [Read more...]
Writing this article is akin to stepping into the void. If you think it's hard to choose a baby stroller, try writing a review about them! After scouring internet chat rooms, independent consumer reviews, Amazon reviews, baby equipment websites, baby stroller manufacturer websites and even YouTube, I think I finally have a clear perspective of todays stroller landscape. First, you probably need to accept the fact that you will need more than one stroller. If your life is dynamic (read: "not boring"), it will be difficult to find a one-stroller-fits-all solution. … [Read more...]
It was a running joke amongst friends that our family moved every time I got pregnant. Though it was a daunting task to move babies from Michigan to northern California, to Colorado and back to Michigan in a 3 year period, the experience provided tremendous depth for sharing baby-friendly destinations. Cities When choosing a place to vacation with young children, consider visiting a city. Most large cities offer an abundance of activities for parents traveling with young children. Whether you enjoy zoos, aquariums, fabulous playgrounds, children’s museums or a variety of dining options, … [Read more...]
This article is reprinted from Amazon.com's "Stroller Buying Guide". It is a very well-written, comprehensive review of the many factors to be considered in choosing a stroller. Overviews of each stroller category are followed by potential features and appropriate age ranges. It is a must-read for anyone considering the purchase of a stroller. A stroller is one of the most frequently used and indispensable items you'll need for baby. These wheeled wonders come in all shapes, sizes, and fabrics, with every feature imaginable. From prams to joggers, travel systems, lightweights, and more, … [Read more...]
Successful Car Trip (suk-ses'ful kar trip) - A trip by automobile in which all passengers arrive at a given destination (though not necessarily the originally intended destination) alive and in one piece. Now that we've established the definition of "success" as it relates to taking a car trip with a baby, we can discuss some ideas that will make the experience truly enjoyable for both parent and child. … [Read more...]