Parc de Jeux in Paris

Temperament and Travel: Advice for Travel with a High-Energy Child

As promised, today we kick off the new bi-weekly feature on “Temperament and Travel,” featuring advice for traveling with children of each and every temperament. First up: Advice for travel with a high-energy child. Does this sound like yours? Portrait of the High-Energy Child: Is your child highly active, needing much more physical exercise and…

Seattle with a baby

Ask Shelly: Take stroller on trip to Seattle with a baby?

Hello, I’m going to be traveling with my 7-month-old by myself to Seattle. She’s not that great at sitting in a regular stroller yet. I normally use my carrier or infant click and go stroller. What do you recommend taking with you? Should I take the infant stroller? I’m already checking the car seat. Thank…

Barcelona with baby

Barcelona with Kids: The 5 Best with Kids Under 5

Visiting Barcelona with kids 5 years or younger? This guest post has you covered with recommendations from Tamara Cosano, a resident mom and CEO of Easy Travel Kids, a baby gear rental agency in Barcelona. She not only knows all about enjoying Barcelona with kids, but she also knows all about helping visitors enjoy Barcelona…

Sit N Stroll car seat

Ask Shelly: Best car seat for travel between different cars?

I’m often asked what I feel is the best car seat for travel–which can vary by the the age of the child (infant? baby? toddler? preschooler?), the type of travel, and so many things! But as you know, traveling with a baby (and/or toddler, preschooler) is more than getting from A to B, especially when…

Worldwide Directory of baby gear rentals

Worldwide Directory of Baby Gear Rentals – Find a provider for your next vacation!

Baby Gear: You CAN take it with you–but you don’t have to! Have you considered renting baby gear at your next vacation destination—and having a sturdier stroller to use on your getaway than the one you’d choose for travel? Would you rest easier knowing your baby or toddler will have a full-size crib for vacation…

portable vaporizer for winter travel with babies

In Case of Colds: 5 Things to Pack for Winter Travel with Babies and Young Children

While there’s no sure-fire way to rule out a case of the sniffles or other ailments during your family vacation, there are some very helpful things you can pack along–just in case. Here are five items I recommend packing for winter travel with babies, toddlers and preschoolers: