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

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

If you’re wondering about the best age to travel with a baby, my answer might surprise you: 0 to 6 months has been the easiest age for me to travel with both of my kids. After 20+ flights with babies and toddlers, including an 11-hour flight to London with my four-month-old and a solo cross-country flight with my three-month-old, I’ve found that traveling often gets harder as babies become more mobile, not easier. Of course, every baby is different. Some young babies may str