Traveling with twin babies is bonkers. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or one of those starry-eyed parents you should generally avoid. But while flying with twins is crazy, it's totally doable. And totally worth it, if for nothing else than the badge of honor. It just requires strategic planning coupled with Olympic levels of both inner and outer strength. Here are some key learnings from our first cross-country flight with our five-month-old boys.
Read MoreA play-by-play of how to prepare for your baby’s first flight.
Meet Julia Douglas, a travel consultant and mom-in-chief who jumps on a plane with her kids every chance she gets. Read on for her packing essentials, must-have hotel amenities, and seasoned scheduling tips.
If you’re planning a destination family reunion, or just bringing grandma for (cross your fingers) babysitting, it helps to think of your trip as one long Thanksgiving meal: There are going to be good times and bad, and a bottle of wine is more of a requirement than a suggestion. Below, I’ve created a survival kit.
Nothing is worse than having a feverish child on vacation, especially when you’re unfamiliar with local medical options. A few easy tasks, from packing basic meds in your carry-on to boosting your immune system before your trip, will help you prepare for the unexpected. Read on for the doctor’s orders.
When you’re traveling, it can be hard to avoid restaurants. And you shouldn’t: Some of the best travel experiences are centered on food. Still, it’s smart to plan ahead, and have a trough-load of tricks up your sleeve.
Read MoreVacation rentals on sites like HomeAway and Airbnb often note they accept renters with young kids. But how family friendly are they?
Read MoreIf you’re anxious about renting a child seat from a car rental agency, pick up the phone and call the agency you’re picking up from directly (not the toll-free number). Speak to someone that has their own kids, if possible (I mean, how much did you pay attention to car seats before you had to use one?) and ask these eight questions. You’ll quickly get a sense as to whether or not they take their car seat rentals seriously, or if they’re just an afterthought.
Read MoreIf you’ve lugged car seats and pack n’ plays through the airport you have a vague sense of what purgatory is like, at least for yuppies. Instead of slogging through the full-service line and bracing yourself for surprise airline fees, have your equipment delivered to your hotel, rental house, or even your destination airport.
Read MoreBefore you book your family’s vacation rental on a site like Vacasa or HomeAway, consider asking some of these questions as they apply to your kids’ ages and abilities. You’ll get a better sense of whether the property is right for your family.
Read MoreWhat should you carry on for your baby's first flight? Get the diaper bag low down below, as well as my printable checklist.
