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Five Ways Airlines Can Help Make Happier Travelers of Us All

First there was the breastfeeding mom who was removed from a flight for refusing to “cover up” when a flight attendant insisted she use a blanket. Then came the autistic toddler who couldn’t stay in his seat. Now a noisy 2-year-old gets removed from a Southwest flight before it even leaves the runway (but only…

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What’s the difference between CARES and the Baby B’Air?

After seeing multiple parent remarks online recently where CARES was described as something used for infants (no!), and another mention of the Baby B’Air being installed in a child’s seat (no again!), I thought it might be a good time to revisit these flight safety products for children. Let’s start with the little red vest pictured here,…

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How to bike with a baby or toddler, plus a "little kid"

I won’t claim to be much of a cycling enthusiast myself, but the grand times our family had biking around Yosemite last fall were enough to put “biking with kids” high on my list of favorite family outings. Here along the Bay Shore Trail, we also have great biking with the kids from the scenic…

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A Closer Look at CARES, the Flight Safety Harness for Children

Update: Please see our full feature review of CARES in Car Seat Alternatives at TravelswithBaby.com – click here Obviously, I love traveling with my children. But even I will admit that one of the greatest challenges in traveling with a toddler can be managing the logistics, and bulk, of a toddler-sized car seat on top…

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Tips for Renting Baby Gear in San Diego and Beyond

My directory of baby gear rental agencies has been buzzing with hits from all over the globe as families gear up for holiday travels. And with good reason. With reduced baggage weight restrictions from most airlines, new fees for checked baggage, and a growing desire to lighten one’s load on road trips for extra gas…