One of the times you really need a travel stroller is at the airport, particularly for that long walk to baggage reclaim and the usual snaking queue at immigration. Whilst some airlines do their best to help by providing you with courtesy strollers as you disembark, this is sadly not the norm. Cabin sized strollers…
Yes, such things do exist, and they are everything you would expect to make travel through an airport much easier with kids! I will go into detail of all the carry on strollers that fit into the overhead bin, but first, be aware, the final decision always rests with the airline, even if the stroller…
A long road trip with a toddler can seem incredibly daunting. They can be more vocal, more alert and need a little more entertaining than a newborn, but traveling by car is often a cheaper option than flying with a toddler. Whether you are planning on just one or several road trips with a toddler,…
Guest Post By Laura Wood We have just returned from a wonderful ski trip to France with our two children – aged five and eight – and this time, we drove (gasp!). So, how was the journey? Well, in all honesty, it was long but actually not uncomfortable! Surprisingly, neither child slept at all, and…
Are you flying with an 8 month old baby soon? Worry not, whether you are flying domestic with an infant or on an international short or long haul flight, you will find plenty of tips and information here to help you feel more prepared and relaxed about your next flight. AD/Affiliate link. This article may…
Frequent flyer programmes have been around for many years, and now gaining children’s loyalty is beginning to gather more momentum, with some airlines promoting this service amongst many other child friendly initiatives. In this article my aim is to gives you quick links and references to airlines which allow kids’ accounts, in hopes that it…
After a long flight, the last thing I’ve felt like doing is searching for baby supplies. With some companies I’ve found, there is no need to worry about forgetting something or excess baggage, heavy bags etc. I’ve asked in my Facebook group for some suggestions to help solve that. Here are some worldwide contacts I…
One of the first issues I had when visiting other countries with a baby currently on formula milk was if I could find that brand. It can be frustrating when your little one is very happy with a particular milk or food brand and then you are travelling but are unsure of what that country has….
I’ve been asked when can a baby fly many times and have researched several official airline policies to help you. Whilst waiting for your little one to arrive, you may be dreaming of warm vacations/holidays to relax and enjoy your new bundle of joy; but the first question to enter your mind is: when can…
As a flight attendant and a frequent passenger too, I have personally seen what can happen to bags and how travel strollers, pushchairs etc can be thrown around carelessly by some airport baggage handlers. My father used to see it all the time as an aircraft engineer too. When you are packing a car seat…