American Airlines airplane
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Need to Know: Flying American Airlines with a baby or toddler

Will you be flying American Airlines with a baby or toddler? As part of my “Need to Know” airlines series for parents flying with infants and young children, here are some important points to be aware of (and be prepared for) if you will be flying American Airlines with an infant or very young child….

Flying Southwest Airlines with a baby or toddler
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Need to Know: Flying Southwest Airlines with a baby or toddler

Will you be flying Southwest Airlines with a baby or toddler soon? Here’s a quick guide to help you find the important details you’ll want to know as you prepare to book your flight on Southwests — and travel with your little one! Here are the topics I cover in this post: But first ……

Two young children look up in awe at a giant Sierra Redwood tree in northern California.
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The 6 Best Places to Visit California’s Giant Redwoods and Giant Sequoias

Here’s my guide to the best places to visit California’s giant redwoods and giant sequoia trees. Now with SIX of our family’s favorites! I will never forget the first time I saw a tree big enough to drive through. I was only five years old and beyond thrilled that our family road trip not only…

baby travel kit for airplane carryon
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What to Pack in Your Baby Travel Kit for Carry-On

Sure you can bring more than 3.4 ounces of formula, expressed breast milk, baby food, and medicines for your infant or toddler in your carry-on bag (see tips and specifics here). But I recommend keeping a ready-to-go cabin-friendly baby travel kit in your diaper bag. Having these travel essentials at the ready helps streamline your…

Close up of Ryanair airplane parked at airport gate.
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Need to Know: Flying Ryanair with a baby or toddler

Will you be flying Ryanair with a baby, toddler or young child soon? Some of their rules and fees for babies and toddlers might come as a surprise to some families. Here’s a guide to important information and details to know before flying Ryanair with a baby or young children. Topics I cover in this…