Advice and Products for Traveling with a Baby
You’ve scoured the internet for travel destinations, successfully booked your vacation, and purchased of an obscene amount gear for traveling with your baby. As your departure date looms ever nearer, apprehension mounts as you contemplate a flight with your new little bundle of joy. Fear not. Whether this is your first trip or you’ve already got several baby travel adventures under your belt, we’ve collected some tips to make your travels relaxing and enjoyable. … [Read more...]
by Michelle Moore, Nurse and mother of two When a child gets sick overseas... My husband and I traveled 14 hours from California to Germany, and were DELIGHTED when our room was equipped with black-out drapes so we could all adjust to the new time zone. We were equally delighted when our 2 year old slept the first 14 hours we were there...until we had to wake her up (as new parents, it was a strict and holy rule NEVER to wake a sleeping baby). … [Read more...]
The majority of parents traveling with young children worry about airplane ear. What Is Airplane Ear? A short anatomy lesson will help you understand airplane ear and how it develops. Ear pain is caused by a difference in pressure in the middle ear and the cabin of the airplane. This occurs most often and most intensely during descent, but it can happen during take-off as well. … [Read more...]
by Dr. Christine Wood, Author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It Eating out has become a way of life. In 1978, Americans got 18% of their calories from food eaten away from home. Today, it is almost twice that number. People who eat out tend to eat more calories and larger portions. Restaurant food and fast food choices are usually less healthy than choices made at home. Here are some healthy tips on eating out with your kids. … [Read more...]