There have been several recent surveys that enumerate how loath the general flying public is to sitting near children on planes. One found a whopping 86% of respondents wanting family travelers to be sequestered to a special kiddie section (read far away from them). Maybe they’re on to ...

I guess it’s official. It’s been surveyed, quantified and statistically proven – the general flying public would rather not put up with kids on planes, thank you very much. After all, young humans can be such a nuisance. They’re messy, and noisy, and unpredictable and frankly not welcome. They tend ...

Gear rental and luggage forwarding ease the burdens of family travel

The logistics of traveling with children can be more than a little daunting. It’s not necessarily the kids themselves (that’s a whole other issue), but the entourage of equipment, supplies, gear and paraphernalia that comes with them. Sure, you can try ...

Road trip tips for your baby's first year

Babies can make surprisingly good car companions. Unlike older children, babies have yet to enter the whiny “are we there yet” stage, plus they won’t try to dictate the soundtrack on the road (brace yourself for years of kiddie tunes). The baby can lie ...

Helping your baby cope with jet lag and time zone changes

Just like adults, babies can be affected by time zone changes and jet lag when they travel long distances. Although they can’t articulate it, you just know they feel groggy, light-headed and short-tempered due to the upset of their circadian rhythms ...