Should You Buy an Airplane Seat for Your Baby?
Travel with a baby brings a lot of questions you never considered before: How many diapers do I pack? Does my diaper bag count in my carry-on allowance (Good news: It does not!)? How do I fold up this stroller? Can I check my car seat for free (yes!)? And the most expensive one: Do I fly with my child in my lap or buy the baby a seat? There are definitely pros and cons of both, and I’m breaking it down for you here. Should you buy an airplane seat for your baby?
How to Spend a Month Abroad with a Toddler (even as a single parent!)
I get it a lot: “You’re so brave!” It’s a compliment, but I have a little secret to share: It was far scarier for me to stay home during the month of January. I got a lot of questions when I told people I’d be spending an entire month in Spain with my 18-month-old daughter. I mean, a regular trip with a toddler is… A lot of work. But a month? Yikes, right? I’ll admit it was stressful, mostly in the weeks leading up to the trip. Once we were there, it was amazing. We had such a good time, and it was 100% the right decision for us. Here’s how to spend a month abroad… With a toddler!
The 5 Best Reasons to Travel with Help as a Single Parent of a Baby
Have you ever considered bringing help with you on a trip with your baby? It seems extravagant, I’ll admit. But after unexpectedly becoming a single parent to a six-month-old, I knew I needed help in order to keep traveling. I told my husband in jest, just three days before he died, “I don’t have enough hands to be a single parent.” And it’s true. I don’t have enough hands. That’s why single parents need help. Don’t believe me? Here are the 5 best reasons to travel with help as the single parent of a baby.
The Ultimate Tips to Fly with a Baby in the USA
Travel is never stress-free, but with a baby in tow, there are definitely extra layers of stress to work through–and I’ve been a professional traveler for nearly 20 years! But it’s not impossible, and it doesn’t even have to be overwhelming. Just take everything one step at a time, and keep reading. Here is your ultimate guide to fly with a baby within the USA!
The Ultimate Single Mom Hacks for Traveling with a Baby
I’m giving you permission: Do what works for you! These are tips that have helped me in my single mom travels with my baby girl. Some will work for you, some you won’t want, and that is A-OK. Whether you’re a single mom by choice or by circumstances, or whether you’re just taking your first trip with the baby but without your spouse, this post will have something helpful in it that you can use. Here are the best single mom hacks for traveling with a baby.
What to Do When There’s No One to Watch Your Baby on Travel
What has two hands, 147,000 things to do, and jet lag? If you guessed “single traveling parent,” you’re right! Traveling is so good in so many ways, but in the moment, it can seem really challenging—to put it mildly. I’m always glad to show my daughter the world, and it’s always worth the effort. The […]
The 5 Top Tips for Taking Uber with a Baby
Yes, you can take an Uber or other rideshare with your baby! It’s a little more complicated than taking your own car, but unless you like paying airport parking fees for every trip, it’s something to consider. I do it all the time both to and from the airport, as well as abroad, and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are the top 5 tips you need to take Uber, Lyft, Alto, or another rideshare service with your baby.
The Ultimate Guide for How to Get a Baby Passport
You’re ready! You’ve come through the birth and early postpartum experiences, and you’re bound and determined to travel the world again—this time with baby in tow. First things first, though… Get that baby a passport! Here is your ultimate guide to doing just that. It’s a little different than getting an adult passport, but not to worry! Here is everything you need to know.