BLOG FLYING WITH BABY: WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR CARRY ON August 5, 2022August 6, 2022 Here’s a complete baby carry-on packing list. You’ll be 10,000 feet in the air, this post will ensure you don’t forget anything!
BLOG THE BEST BABY TRAVEL TOYS July 11, 2022August 8, 2022 Looking for safe, practical and affordable travel toys for your baby? This easy to read list will keep your little one entertained…
BLOG BABY TRAVEL CHECKLIST: WHAT TO PACK WHEN FLYING WITH BABY April 2, 2022September 13, 2023 Traveling with a baby? This baby packing list will help you figure out exactly what to bring (and what to leave at home)…
ABU DHABI WHAT TO WEAR IN DUBAI: DRESS CODE FOR TOURISTS July 13, 2020August 6, 2022 Traveling to the UAE? Visiting Dubai or Abu Dhabi you need to be aware of dress standards and rules. Here’s what to avoid.
BLOG HOW TO DEAL WITH JET LAG IN BABIES July 9, 2020July 27, 2020 We have experienced several long haul flights, crossing numerous time zones to arrive in our chosen destination. And have learnt that there is no cure for jet lag, despite what others may claim. However, there are things you can do to minimise disruption to your baby and their routine.
BLOG 5 REASONS TO TRAVEL WHILST ON MATERNITY July 3, 2020July 27, 2020 Whether you take 3 months or a year off work for your maternity leave, you should absolutely take some time with your new family and go abroad. Not only is it cheaper because you can avoid half term holidays, but you can actually relax!
BLOG 5 FAMILY DREAM DESTINATIONS July 2, 2020July 27, 2020 Travelling normally is dictated by your financial situation and most of us have to be dedicated and good at saving beforehand. Careful planning allows your money to stretch further but, you tend to make decisions based on the cheapest option. Why not make 2021 your year to make your travel dreams come true?
BLOG HOW TO BOTTLE FEED ABROAD June 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Travelling while bottle feeding your baby requires practical consideration prior to your departure. I have developed a simple, cheap and easy method that has enabled me to feed George anywhere. From the top of the Empire State building to the side of the road on the off beaten track. If you are a bottle feeding parent, here is everything you need to know about bottle feeding abroad.
BLOG HOW TO KEEP YOUR BABY COOL IN HOT CLIMATES June 26, 2020July 27, 2020 Leaving the safety of your own home for the first time, with your newborn baby can be very stressful. No doubt by now, you’ve second guessed yourself a thousand times over and the worry of your baby overheating is too much. In this post I’ll share some ways you can help keep your baby cool when abroad.
BLOG 8 TODDLER FRIENDLY HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2021 June 25, 2020July 27, 2020 Summer holidays are the busiest time of the year for tourism. With 2020 and Covid putting the breaks on the majority of families planned get-away, it’s never too early to start thinking and researching for 2021.
BLOG HOW TO TRAVEL WHEN PREGNANT June 24, 2020July 27, 2020 Can you? Should you? Is it safe? Yes, yes and yes. There are plenty of things to consider and precautions to be aware of to ensure you and your little one remain safe and comfortable.
BLOG 6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN FLYING WITH A BABY! June 19, 2020July 2, 2020 The thought of flying with a 12 week old baby was traumatic. I was petrified that George would scream and everyone would hate me. Mentally, I practised some quick witted retorts for anyone who wanted to pass comment about my parenting skills. By 18 weeks old, George had clocked up 66 hours of flight time.
BLOG 6 WAYS TO FINANCE WORLD TRAVEL June 18, 2020July 2, 2020 We spent my maternity leave travelling the world, embarking on our first adventure when George was 12 weeks old. Unlike other travelling families, we had not planned for this at all. Our first adventure to Singapore and Vietnam was to attend a friends wedding and for Grandma Sue, who lives in New Zealand, to meet her first Grandson (we are currently based in the UK). Here are some ways we financed our travel.
BLOG FIVE REASONS TO LOVE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS June 15, 2020July 27, 2020 When 2 becomes 3, your approach to travel changes. Swap late nights for early mornings and reduce your activity schedule. Not only did travelling with a 12 week old enhance my personal experience of travel, but I’ve seen first hand the impact our adventures have had on George.
BLOG HOW TO ROAD TRIP WITH A BABY June 11, 2020July 27, 2020 Since embarking upon our travel adventure whilst on maternity leave, we have driven from Texas to New York; Seattle to California and all across Europe. From a car, to an RV to a converted camper van – we’ve done it all. Here are some helpful tips and information you need to know before you embark upon your journey.
BLOG 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELLING WITH A NEWBORN June 8, 2020July 27, 2020 “Can you travel with your baby?” The answer is simple, yes. The real question is “should you travel with a baby?” When I took my 12 week old baby, for a three week tour of SE Asia, friends told me I was crazy! But once you get into the swing of things, it isn’t as difficult as you think.
BLOG HOW TO KEEP BABY’S BEDTIME ROUTINE WHILST TRAVELLING April 9, 2020July 27, 2020 If you have worked hard to establish a bedtime routine and are worried about losing that when you travel, fear not. It is possible to maintain your routine despite being in a different location.
BLOG HOW TO FLY WITH A BABY March 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Thinking about booking your first travel adventure with your baby? You might be asking yourself practical questions, “Where do you change their nappy?” “Where does my baby sit?” or “Will it hurt them?” I’ve experienced both short and long haul flights to America, SE Asia and Europe with my son, since he was 12 weeks old.
BLOG 18 PACKING HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW February 21, 2020June 23, 2020 Packing for a trip can be stressful, but these helpful, simple and cheap hacks should help you become better at packing! Since becoming a mother in November, we spent five months of my maternity leave travelling with our son George. This is a compilation of the best tips I’ve learnt along the way.
BLOG HOW TRAVEL CHANGES WHEN 2 BECOME 3 April 13, 2019July 27, 2020 On our way to Memphis we stopped at a gas station to feed George. 28C (83F), vomit stains on our…
BLOG 10 TOP TIPS FOR FLYING WITH A BABY February 16, 2019July 9, 2022 We first flew with George when he was 12 weeks old and we didn’t hold back! We boarded a 12 hour flight to Singapore and then spent the next three weeks touring Vietnam, before ‘enjoying’ a 14.5 hour flight home. In this post I share my top tips for flying with a baby.