Gear

Flying with a car seat? The very words strike fear in the hearts of many parents, but not to worry. Just consider these five points for families flying with babies…

Just in time for spring and summer travels with baby, the “Babyni” portable baby play gym or baby-size play yard is ready to help ease your family’s adventures. It folds…

I’m kicking off the first Pack This! feature of 2013 with something we first packed along in 2012 and have used many times since. If you’re like me, the first thing you may wonder upon hearing the words “inflatable safety booster” are, is any booster that’s “inflatable” actually safe for road use? (click here to continue reading)

A fresh reader question from the Ask Shelly inbox! (Readers can submit Ask Shelly questions here.) I am traveling to the U.K. and France with my 3 year old. For…

Table time can be tricky with little ones for any number of reasons. From infants who can’t yet sit up unassisted through babies who love to wear (and have you…

Think fast! Need a gift for the family travelers in your life–or perhaps in your home? Here are five favorites destined to get years of use. Links to many more…

Through many miles of travel up in the air and on the ground, there was a secret weapon we learned early on could make a huge difference in kid contentment…

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…

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,…

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…