Looking for some ideas for the best travel toys for babies and toddlers that encourage creativity and keep little ones occupied? Check out these toys we have used over and over for both of our girls on multiple long haul flights and at our destination too! Hi, I‘m Carrie and ex flight attendant and parent…
If you are planning on a road trip with kids there are a few things you will need to pack. In my experience, some fun games for kids that parents will also enjoy, can make that journey pass a lot quicker with a lot less ‘Are we there yet?’ I’ve also included some free printables…
We’ve tried both the Flyaway and Plane Pal on several flights in the hope of avoiding the nightmare of sleepless children on long-haul flights! We have tried the old style Planepal with the larger pump and also the newer self inflating version, which is even better! The first few flights were London to Sydney via…
What to Order From Boots You can order almost anything from the Boots website, not just baby milk, nappies/diapers or baby food! This includes all your baby essentials and suntan lotion etc for collection after all security checkpoints. It must meet baggage and security requirements though. (See ‘How Much Can I Order” for more information on this.)…
AND the ones that won’t be allowed. We have tried and research many and with our background in aviation and our airline contacts, our guide shows the types most likely to be allowed and which airlines allow seat extenders, officially! And the ones that don’t! Don’t believe us? We have it backed up from the…
Disclosure: I was gifted this product in order to review it. As an ex flight attendant and parent who loves travelling, I was very keen on trying out the CoziGo Sleep Easy cover as soon as I had heard about it. Any travel product that helps my baby sleep easier, especially on the ultra long haul…
If you are flying with twins or two little ones, a compact, but light double travel stroller is probably on your essential list. With two little ones, we needed a good every day one, one which was easy to travel with for our Disney World trip. With 20,000 steps plus a day, there was no…
A question I often get asked by parents as an ex flight attendant, is about airline approved car-seats, and what to look out for to make sure they are FAA (Federal Airline Association in the USA) or CAA (Civil Airline Association – in the UK) or the equivalent airline authority approved. This guide delves into…
Babies and kids have delicate sensitive skin which will need a gentle sunscreen when required. Both my little ones struggle with eczema and the sun does seem to aggravate it, as does the cold so we can’t really win, but we need sun protection for really sensitive skin! We’ve tried plenty! Thankfully, there are several…
If you are heading off on vacation or packing for your holiday with kids, traveling with a car seat will be something you need to think about. If you are going on a road trip, then it is obviously easy to bring your own but if you are flying, cruising or needing to use public…