Real-Life Guides for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers & Travel

Yes, you can bring baby formula through TSA. Here’s what’s allowed, plus how I pack powdered formula, water and bottles after 20+ flights with kids.

Making formula on a plane doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s exactly how I pre-measure formula and water, pack bottles and feed my baby while flying.

If you’re flying with a baby and staring at the growing pile of bags by your front door, you may be wondering: Does a diaper bag count as a carry-on? The frustrating answer is that it depends on the airline. Some airlines allow you to bring a diaper bag in addition to your regular carry-on and personal item, while others count it toward your standard baggage allowance, particularly when you’re traveling with a lap infant. I’ve flown more than 20 times with my kids on most of

Traveling with a toddler does not require an entire suitcase of toys, gadgets, and “must-have” travel products. In my experience, the more we travel with our kids, the less I bring. My son is three, and at this point I know what actually makes traveling with him easier. I also know what sounds useful in theory but usually ends up becoming one more thing for me to carry. The airport itself is entertainment. He can watch airplanes for what feels like hours. Snacks are entertain

Flying with a baby or toddler can make even an experienced traveler question everything. Should you pre-board? Where do you change a diaper on the plane? Can a flight attendant warm a bottle? What should you do if your baby cries the entire flight? I’ve taken more than 20 flights with my kids, but I also have a resource most parents don’t: my mom has been a flight attendant for 50 years. So I asked her what she wishes parents knew before flying with babies and young kids, inc

Before my first flight with my son, I had no idea that a lap infant could potentially end up with an empty seat for free. I learned about it in the mom group I joined when my son was about six weeks old. I mentioned that I was flying to the East Coast to visit family for the holidays, and another mom gave me a tip: If you’re traveling with a lap infant, bring your car seat to the gate and politely ask the gate agent whether there are any empty seats on the flight. If there ar

The first time I flew with a baby, I was so worried he wouldn’t sleep. I packed for every possible scenario, mentally prepared for the worst…and he slept almost the entire flight. After 20+ flights with my kids, one of the biggest things I’ve learned is that more stuff does not make flying with a baby easier. In fact, it usually makes it harder. So if you're wondering what you actually need, here's my flying with a baby packing list after 20+ flights with my kids. My goal now

Airport security is stressful enough without standing in the TSA line wondering whether they're about to make you throw away your baby's bottle. The good news: TSA makes several exceptions to the standard liquid rules when you're traveling with a baby. You can bring formula, breast milk, baby food, water for your baby, and other essentials through airport security — including quantities larger than the usual 3.4-ounce liquid limit. Here's what you need to know before heading