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Announcing my new “Hiking with Kids” guidebook!

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Would you like an easy way to plan great family hikes in some of California’s most beautiful and unique outdoor destinations? Including FIVE NATIONAL PARKS? Take a look at my…

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Fun family vacation ideas – for kids of ALL ages?!

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Checklists and Printables

Ultimate Holiday Travel with Kids Checklist

by Shelly Rivoli

If you’re gearing up for holiday travel with kids — especially the under-5 set — here’s a list I’ve put together to help make sure your family will be ready…

by Shelly Rivoli November 15, 2022

10 Things to Do Before You Leave Home | Checklist for Travel with Babies & Toddlers

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Packing List for Camping with Babies, Toddlers and Young Children

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Checking-In Safety List | Checklist for Travel with Babies and Toddlers

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5 Things You Might Not Think to Pack for Travel with Babies and Toddlers

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Air Travel

Fifteen Tips for Flying Alone with a Baby or Toddler

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Flying alone with a baby or toddler requires the swift dexterity of an octopus. And in the days and weeks ahead of your flight, it’s easy to get bogged down…

by Shelly Rivoli September 30, 2022

Five Things You Should Know Before Flying with a Car Seat

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Tips for packing excess liquids for flights with babies and toddlers

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What to Pack in Your Baby Travel Kit for Carry-On

by Shelly Rivoli October 8, 2019

Need to Know: Flying Alaska Airlines with a Baby or Toddler

by Shelly Rivoli March 21, 2019
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Ultimate Holiday Travel with Kids Checklist

by Shelly Rivoli

If you’re gearing up for holiday travel with kids — especially the under-5 set — here’s a list I’ve put together to help make sure your family will be ready…

by Shelly Rivoli November 15, 2022

10 Things to Do Before You Leave Home | Checklist for Travel with Babies & Toddlers

by Shelly Rivoli December 16, 2021

How to Plan Your Best Vacation with a Baby or Toddler

by Shelly Rivoli January 26, 2021

Family Road Trip Safety Packing List (with Printable)

by Shelly Rivoli June 25, 2020

Checking-In Safety List | Checklist for Travel with Babies and Toddlers

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Tips

Five favorite screen-free travel toys and kits for young children

by Shelly Rivoli

If you’re looking for screen-free alternatives to help keep your child entertained on an upcoming flight, road trip, camping trip, train ride, cruise (when wouldn’t these come in handy?!) ……

by Shelly Rivoli September 9, 2022

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites for Babies and Toddlers without DEET

by Shelly Rivoli July 26, 2022

Ten Essential Tips for Planning a Great Vacation with Grandparents

by Shelly Rivoli March 9, 2022

How to Plan Your Best Vacation with a Baby or Toddler

by Shelly Rivoli January 26, 2021

Staying Home? Twenty Things to Do with Kids at Home

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Road Trips

Family Road Trip Safety Packing List (with Printable)

by Shelly Rivoli

Be road-trip ready with this family road trip safety packing list. It’s all too easy to assume our smartphones will help us out of any difficulty we may encounter on…

by Shelly Rivoli June 25, 2020

Roundup: Top tips for a great road trip with a baby, toddler, or preschooler

by Shelly Rivoli July 15, 2014

Pack This! The roadtrip-ready Ciao! Baby portable high chair

by Shelly Rivoli July 11, 2014

Pack This: Roadtrip-ready water reservoir with tap + travel tips

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Pack This! Family road trip tunes from Ziggy Marley

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Review of the WAYB Pico Folding Car Seat for Travel

by Shelly Rivoli

What is the WAYB Pico and why is it great for travel? The WAYB Pico is a travel-friendly folding car seat for kids 2 years and older, weighing from 22…

by Shelly Rivoli January 30, 2023

Five Favorite Travel Toys for Babies, Toddlers, & Tots Under Five Years

by Shelly Rivoli October 28, 2019

Pack This! Inflatable Airplane Seat Extension for Flying Kids

by Shelly Rivoli October 9, 2018

Pack This! The Babymoov Babyni

by Shelly Rivoli April 13, 2018

Review of the BubbleBum Inflatable Safety Booster for Travel

by Shelly Rivoli January 12, 2018
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Ages and Stages

Planning Tips for Travel with a Child 4 to 5 Years

by Shelly Rivoli

The Ages & Stages series: Traveling with a Child 4 to 5 Years Your child becomes more of a travel partner at this stage. He’s able to better grasp the…

by Shelly Rivoli September 2, 2017

Planning Tips for Travel with a Child 3 to 4 Years

by Shelly Rivoli August 23, 2017

Planning Tips for Travel with a Toddler 2 to 3 Years

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Planning Tips for Travel with a Baby 18 Months to 24 Months

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Planning Tips for Travel with a Baby 12 Months to 18 Months

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      • Best Single Lightweight Travel Strollers
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      • Best Infant Car Seats for Travel
      • Best Convertible Car Seats for Travel
      • Best Safety Booster Seats for Travel
      • Car Seat Travel Bags and Carriers
      • Best Car Seat Accessories for Travel
    • Car Seat Alternatives for Travel
      • Review of FlyeBaby Baby Hammock for Airplanes
      • CARES Harness Review – The Flight Safety Harness for Children
      • Review of the RideSafer Travel Vest for Children
    • Travel Beds & Sleeping Solutions
    • Best Baby Carriers for Travel + Backpacks and Slings
    • Best Travel High Chairs and Dining Boosters
    • Travel Safety and Childproofing
    • Pack This! Recommendations from the Blog
    • See All Great Products & Gear
  • Travel Planning
    • Ages and Stages Planning Guide
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