Kids sleeping in stroller at airport

Ask Shelly: Single or double travel stroller for 2-week trip through southern Europe?

This question was posted to the Travels with Baby facebook page by Jaime. I’ve included some of my own thoughts below, but I hope that any of you reading this who have also faced the single / twin travel stroller dilemma to add your comments and experiences below or in the new Travels with Baby facebook forum.  …

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Should you rent baby gear for your family’s next vacation?

While there are times it makes sense to bring your own gear with you—especially great baby and toddler gear that is built for travel—there are also times when it may make a lot of sense to have the items that can make or break your “vacation with baby” meet you at your destination.  If you’ll…

New York subway with stroller
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Tips for taking the New York City subway with a stroller

While your odds of finding an elevator at a subway station in NYC are far better than in Paris, Barcelona and the like, if you plan to use the subway system much during your family’s vacation you will need to be prepared to deal with stairs on many occasions. Should you ditch the stroller altogether?…

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Ask Shelly: Will Southwest Airlines let me use the Baby B’Air vest for my lap child?

This question comes from an Australian mom who will be traveling extensively with her 11-month-old, including internal U.S. flights. (For more about flying Southwest Airlines with a baby or toddler, see this post.)   Hi Shelly, First, thank you so much for your informative blog.  It’s been a godsend so far in preparing to travel…

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Five ways to get your toddler to your (American Airlines) flight without the giant stroller

Reminder – Guidebook giveaway ends tonight! “Do you think parents should have to buy seats on airplanes for babies and toddlers?” Click here to share your answer and enter to win. If you’re preparing to fly with a baby or toddler this summer, particularly on American Airlines, the news that “you’ll no longer be able to…

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Pack This! BedBugz inflatable bed rail for travel with toddlers and little kids

What I love best about the BedBugz inflatable bed rail – aside from the fact that thanks to it I no longer have to sleep with one eye open, ready to leap out of my hotel bed to make sure my toddler or preschooler doesn’t spontaneously flop out of hers – is that it helps…