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Rivoli Roundup: Latest tips for flying with babies and young children
Here is a roundup of the most recent articles and posts I’ve written with tips to help parents preparing to fly with babies, toddlers, and young children—and also while pregnant. If you or anyone you know is planning to fly overseas with a baby in 2009, you’ll especially want to read (or share) the first…
Need to Know: Flying Alaska Airlines with a Baby or Toddler
Will you be flying Alaska 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) before your flight–and possibly booking. Flying Alaska Airlines with an infant on your lap? If…
Check the new "Flying with babies and toddlers" page for extra travel tips and advice
Flying with a baby or toddler? Check out the new help page. Sometimes, when I get a perfectly innocent question like, “So can you give me any tips for flying with my toddler?” I admit I feel a little like a pine tree being asked–does it have any needles? Sure. But where to begin? Well,…
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Travels with Baby Tip #13: Rent Baby Gear
If having a crib, baby swing, child safety gate, or an exersaucer at your destination could make the difference between a happy holiday or a ho-ho-horrible one, don’t chance it. Reserve the gear you need in advance with a local rental agency. While some agencies carry just the basics: portacribs or play yards, strollers, car…
Tip #44: Baby carriers, wraps, slings, and airport security
Update 6/7/2013 – While it’s much less likely you’ll be asked to remove your baby carrier or sling at airport security these days, the current policy of the TSA states that, “If a baby is carried through the metal detector in a sling, additional screening may be required even if there isn’t an alarm.” Although…
Five favorite screen-free travel toys and kits for young children
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?!) … consider these favorite travel toys for young children. No charging cord or batteries required! And better still, these travel toys will help keep your child’s…
