Traveling with Kids

Hefty has come out with a cup that compliments their Zoo Pal paper plate line.  The Zoo Pal cups have these neat lids on them that form a disposable sippy.  These adorable little cups are perfect for

Next time you plan on a visit to grandma, get one of these Nap-to-go.  This is perfect to carry a pillow and blanket with an easy carrying case to keep it all together!

My sister found these adorable inflatable sleeping bags (slumber bags) for kids made by Battat - and we just love them. They are really cute, durable and easy to use. I like that the bedding and pillow are already

Make the miles fly by this clever boredom buster: Sticker Detective Create your own stickerific version of "Where's Waldo".  Simply stick a favorite sticker inside a magazine and then have your

Going on a road trip soon?  Think you'll need food along the way?  Want to avoid national chain restaurants and get more of a local flavor?  Check out RoadFood.  This website gives detailed

Did you know that when you get you child's first passport: You need to apply in person and both parents need to be there [or you need a notarized statement of consent from the non appearing parent or other

I have some tips when you go up to North Conway NH  I have some places to stay and eat while you are up here. In Jackson NH -  Good place for breakfast - Yesterday's good place to go everyone pancakes

Use baby powder when at the beach on your child when the sand is damp or even dry.  The baby powder cleans off the sand and prevents chafing!

This wonderful Oil Cloth Chalk Mat is the perfect travel toy for the wee artist. This durable Oil Cloth Mat measures 17 x 12 and rolls up to tie closed. Perfect for travel. Includes: 2 - pices of chalk 1 - Terry

NAMiTS is an award winning brainstorming thinking game - perfect for travelling! This set of virtually indestructible laminated cards asks players to "Name Things That Are...." Great fun for the car

 The Deluxe Inflatable Bed from Leaps and Bounds is a "momslifesaver".  We are often visiting both set of grandparents and this bed makes it possible to enjoy a few nights away from home

I found a great website that sells travel gear for kids - whether it is by car or plane, you'll find everything from unique diaper bags, travel friendly toys and lightweight kids/baby gear. This website

I went to the Christmas Tree Shops and spent $1.00 on a small foldable, fabric storage box that had a handle on one side.  I have an SUV so there is not a ton of space in the backseat and the box is big

When you're traveling with kids, you want to know what your seating options are before you buy your tickets.  Is there a changing table on the plane? What is the seating configuration?  Well, now

Turn your kids into happy, patient travelers with www.madallie.com a children’s online travel store. They have hunted down the most creative toys, books, games, backpacks and more to keep your kids occupied

My friend gave me a good tip about flying with small kids.  She was on an international flight and her two-year-old threw up on both of them from motion sickness.  She had a change of clothes for her

We just drove to Florida over April vacation. 5 of us in a station wagon. (2 adults, one teenager, a toddler and a baby)  and it went well.  A few must haves: DVD Player. Especially for bigger

My husband and I have traveled with my four year old a few times on longer vacations to Florida from Boston and found some success.  First I would highly reccommend traveling on a direct flight that is

Our daughter has always had trouble getting headphones to stay on her head.  For a recent cross-country flight, I attached the headphones to a kid sized headband using rubber bands.  It worked great! 

Try to get your baby to suck on a bottle on the way up and way down on the plane to keep his/her ears from hurting.