Health & Safety
Ear pressure on planes: helping babies and toddlers cope
Why ear pressure hurts little kids on planes and how to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers swallow through takeoff and landing.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
Guides by age
Baby under 1
Guides for traveling with babies in their first year: feeding on the move, naps, gear and health checks.
15 guides
Family Destinations
How to choose a family-friendly destination for a first trip
How to pick a first trip destination with a baby or toddler: travel time, time zones, pace, getting around, medical care, food, water and climate.
- Baby
- Toddler
Flights & Airports
Flying with a car seat: whether to bring it and how
Should you bring a car seat on the plane? How approval labels, airline rules, gate-checking and getting the seat through the airport work for families.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
- Little kids
Flights & Airports
Getting through airport security with a baby or toddler
What happens at airport security with a baby or toddler: breast milk, formula and baby food, strollers and car seats, and keeping little ones calm.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
Planning & Packing
How to pack a travel day bag for a baby or toddler
What to pack in a travel day bag for a baby or toddler: diapers, feeding, spare clothes, a small first aid pouch and quiet things to do.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool