Airplane Travel
Would You Let Your Child Fly Solo?
Wee ones eager to earn their wings at an early age have no problem jet-setting around the country by themselves. Divorced families and transplanted grandparents keep unchaperoned youngsters at the top of mileage reward programs. While most airlines have an unaccompanied minor program, it's not a guarantee the child will get to their destination safe and sound.
Junior Jetset: Tips For Traveling
Whether by planes, trains or automobiles, traveling families have their work cut out for them. In addition to carrying all the essentials, parents must consider entertainment and comfort before jetting off to their oasis. Make for a pleasant trip and avoid any Griswoldesque disasters by heeding some pointers from a well traveled mama.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Airplanes Make Diaper Life Tricky
To keep the skies friendly, parents usually arm themselves with diapers, wipes and cream for unpredictable messy moments when traveling. Before boarding, many moms rush to the nearest bathroom for a quick last minute change that will hopefully (and doubtfully) last the duration of the flight.
Only the lucky few escape without at least one diaper change on board.
Would You Choose an Airline With an Onboard Nanny?
With Spring breaks little more than a distant memory now, we can all probably tell a story or two of woe about our travel experiences. From packed flights to ground delays, there's nothing like flying to remind you why you needed a vacation in the first place.
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, offers a rather unique solution for parents looking to max out their vacation time while traveling with tots.
Babysugar Diaries: Preparing for a Long Flight
Another weekend, another wedding. Last night, my husband and I flew from San Francisco to Martha's Vineyard for another nuptial filled weekend. Excited as I am for the celebrations, I am never thrilled for the brutal red-eye.
Do You and Your Spouse Travel Separately on Purpose?
Friends of mine recently planned their first trip away from their one-year-old baby. They told me how stressful it was to secure family members to care for their daughter, book the hotel and their individual flights. When I asked why the flight arrangements were so difficult, they explained that they had to find flights that departed and arrived at similar times, but on separate carriers.
Junior Jetset: Pack a Change of Clothes
On a recent flight across the country with her 10-month-old daughter, a fellow traveler forgot to pack an extra pair of clothes for herself or her tot. Two hours into the flight, her wee one was literally oozing pea colored poo from her britches, which incidentally leaked onto the mother's white designer jeans. Oops!
Do You Board Early With Baby?
We all know that jetsetting with junior can be overwhelming. It's one thing if you're in danger of being deplaned, but it's another to be itching to board the plane. For quite some time, airlines have allowed families the luxury of getting set up for flight a few minutes before other passengers.
Flying with Baby
As Summer comes to a close, many families take their last warm weather hurrah over Labor Day weekend. Before boarding the next flight, check out airplane gear that ensures your tot will be safe on board. These goodies also make a parent's life a bit easier.
Family Ties: One Reason Why I Am the Luckiest Mom Alive
For some insane reason, my husband and I decided to drag our daughter with us to a wedding. Still under two, she sat as a lap–child for the long journey from San Francisco to small-town New Hampshire.
I brought DVDs, food, diapers, books, and small toys to entertain her.
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