When was the last time you had to ride in a car with your legs dangling freely for hours on end? It’s probably been a while since you could relate to the fidgity feeling many children get–and the overwhelming desire to kick at the seat in front of you. But if there’s a road trip…
When I board an airplane with my kids, it’s hard to know what I want to hit first with my antibacterial hand wipes: The safety belt buckles? The arm rests? Or the fold-out tray where our gadgets and goodies and snacks will inevitably end up? The “Trayblecloth” goes one better than a wipe–at least where…
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 share) their food, through toddlers who want to climb out of any strap-in high chair or buckle-in booster for travel you may try (click here…
I recently stumbled onto a video about the BedBox by JetKids—a ride-on suitcase for kids up to 7 years old that also helps convert a regular airplane seat into a small bed. What a concept! If you haven’t heard about (or seen) the BedBox yet, here are some points to consider in deciding if it…
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 during travel time. It wasn’t one single toy or snack, but something that could help keep entertainment, snacking, and creativity all on tap during times…
If you’ve ever found yourself late at night in the: a) hotel room b) tent c) airplane, or d) all of the above, with a fussy baby or toddler wondering if it’s: a) teething pain, or b) a painful ear infection, you are not alone (I’m in the “all of the above” camp, myself)! That’s…