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Jun
26

Travel safely when using baby carriers

Baby backpacks, slings and pouches are wonderfully versatile, but they can present unexpected risks for parent and child as well. Keep these tips in mind as you lug your loved ones around! Never use a baby carrier when traveling in a moving vehicle, including an airplane. You ...
Jun
26

An Overview of Baby Backpacks, Pouches and Slings

Much as you love to cuddle your child, sometimes you just need your arms and hands for other duties. This is especially true when you’re traveling, where your limbs and digits may be called into service for a range of tasks like toting ...
Jun
25

What to look for in a baby backpack, carrier or sling

Nobody likes to be put down, but some babies take that literally. Newborns crave the warmth, smell, closeness, rhythmic heartbeat and motion of a parent, perhaps as an attempt to recreate the womb. Baby wearing can help settle a fussy newborn, ...
Jun
14
 One of the first pieces of baby equipment you acquire on your journey as a new parent is a diaper bag. If you ever plan to leave the house, you need some kind of tote to schlep all the necessary supplies and incidentals you might need for the little one ...
Jun
11

Can't decide? Here's a few can't-miss stroller ideas

The Traveling Toddler allows you to attach a latch-equipped car seat to any rolling carry-on suitcase with a locking handle, forgoing the need for a stroller at the airport. Lilly Gold’s Sit N Stroll is an FAA-approved car seat that quickly converts ...