Planning & Packing
Planning a Trip Around a Toddler’s Naps and Meals
A practical guide to planning family travel around toddler naps, meals, and a slower pace. Tips for building a flexible rhythm that keeps everyone happy.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
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Health & Safety
Childproofing a hotel room in the first 30 minutes
A fast routine for childproofing a hotel room or vacation rental on arrival: floors, cords, furniture, bathrooms, kitchens, balconies and pools.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
Sleep & Routines
Jet lag in babies and toddlers: shifting sleep across time zones
How to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers adjust to a new time zone: shifting sleep before you go, on the plane, on arrival and back home.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
Health & Safety
Building a travel first aid kit for babies and young kids
What to put in a travel first aid kit for babies, toddlers and young kids, how to pack it for flights, and what to ask your pediatrician first.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
- Little kids
Sleep & Routines
Helping a baby or toddler sleep in a hotel room
How to help a baby, toddler or preschooler sleep in a hotel or shared room: familiar items, darkness, sound, a safe sleep space and the usual routine.
- Baby
- Toddler
- Preschool
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
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
Road Trips
Long car journeys with toddlers: stops, seats and staying calm
Planning long car journeys with toddlers and preschoolers: when to drive, how often to stop, car seat checks, snacks, activities and handling meltdowns.
- Toddler
- Preschool
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