A Rough Guide to Travel with Babies
A car seat is not required on any airplane, although you may opt to bring one (or a child restraint system for an older child) on the plane if you purchase a seat for a child under two, or are traveling with a child over […]
I try my best to feed my baby healthy, organic food focused on lots of whole grains, fruits, and veggies, and I try to minimize the amount of sugar, including juice, that she gets. However, I have to confess that recently my husband and I […]
Carrying, birthing, and caring for babies takes energy and physical strength. Prenatal and postnatal exercise can be beneficial: 1) to help stay emotionally balanced; 2) to prepare for the physical endurance required for birthing; and 3) help one’s body to recover more quickly after birth. […]
There are lots of water-borne diseases that baby can be exposed to, whether you are hiking in the U.S. or traveling to a developing country. With proper precautions, you can protect baby from many of these illnesses. The following five tips are precautions that I […]
It’s important to stay up-to-date on routine vaccinations and visit a children’s travel clinic before traveling internationally, particularly to a developing country It’s really important to make sure baby is getting his/her routine vaccinations, especially if traveling internationally, to protect baby from disease. We planned […]
Whether going on a day trip around your hometown, getting on a long flight, or preparing for a hike, it’s always a good idea to include a health kit with baby’s medical essentials in the diaper bag. It’s also a good idea to carry with […]
Yes, you can fly safely at any point during pregnancy, and airlines will allow you to fly as well (sometimes with a permission slip from your care provider). During my first pregnancy with Veda I traveled to Hungary, the Czech Republic, California, South Africa, Zambia, […]
I read raving reviews from parents about the Diono Radian Convertible Car Seat. It’s selling features were that it folds flat and comes with a carrying strap for easy transport. It can also be used forward- or rear-facing, and because of compactness can fit three […]
If you are able to breastfeed and are traveling internationally with a baby, breastfeed for as long as you can. There are lists upon lists why breast is best with a plethora of benefits for mother and baby, and here I’d like to highlight what I’ve […]
After traveling with a baby internationally over a dozen times and on over three dozen separate flights to places in Africa, South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., I’ve determined what the top travel essentials are when traveling with a baby. 1) Baby […]