After seeing multiple parent remarks online recently where CARES was described as something used for infants (no!), and another mention of the Baby B’Air being installed in a child’s seat (no again!), I thought it might be a good time to revisit these flight safety products for children. Let’s start with the little red vest pictured here,…
I won’t claim to be much of a cycling enthusiast myself, but the grand times our family had biking around Yosemite last fall were enough to put “biking with kids” high on my list of favorite family outings. Here along the Bay Shore Trail, we also have great biking with the kids from the scenic…
Update: Please see our full feature review of CARES in Car Seat Alternatives at TravelswithBaby.com – click here Obviously, I love traveling with my children. But even I will admit that one of the greatest challenges in traveling with a toddler can be managing the logistics, and bulk, of a toddler-sized car seat on top…
Schlepping the car seat through the airport? Ugh. No fun, particularly during the hectic holiday travel season. UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO READ MY FULL REVIEW OF CARES WITH TIPS ON USING IT AND PHOTOS. The Advantages of CARES, the airplane harness for kids There are certainly times it would be much easier to leave the…
My directory of baby gear rental agencies has been buzzing with hits from all over the globe as families gear up for holiday travels. And with good reason. With reduced baggage weight restrictions from most airlines, new fees for checked baggage, and a growing desire to lighten one’s load on road trips for extra gas…
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…