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    BABY TRAVEL CHECKLIST: WHAT TO PACK WHEN FLYING WITH BABY

    PACKING LIST FOR FLYING WITH A BABY: GEMMA AND GEORGE

    Traveling with a baby? This baby packing list will help you figure out exactly what to bring (and what to leave at home)...

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    WHAT TO WEAR IN DUBAI: DRESS CODE FOR TOURISTS

    Traveling to the UAE? Visiting Dubai or Abu Dhabi you need to be aware of dress standards and rules. Here's what to avoid.

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    HOW TO DEAL WITH JET LAG IN BABIES

    gemma and george, baby george playing with flight hostess on dubai flight

    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.

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    5 REASONS TO TRAVEL WHILST ON MATERNITY

    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!

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    5 FAMILY DREAM DESTINATIONS

    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?

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    HOW TO BOTTLE FEED ABROAD

    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…

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    HOW TO KEEP YOUR BABY COOL IN HOT CLIMATES

    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.

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    8 TODDLER FRIENDLY HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2021

    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.

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    HOW TO TRAVEL WHEN PREGNANT

    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.

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    6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN FLYING WITH A BABY!

    GEORGE AND FLIGHT ATTENDENT ON WAY TO DUBAI

    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.

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    6 WAYS TO FINANCE WORLD TRAVEL

    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…

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    FIVE REASONS TO LOVE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS

    gemma and george family picture in thailand

    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.

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    HOW TO ROAD TRIP WITH A BABY

    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.

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    7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELLING WITH A NEWBORN

    "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.

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    HOW TO KEEP BABY’S BEDTIME ROUTINE WHILST TRAVELLING

    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.

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    HOW TO FLY WITH A BABY

    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.

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    18 PACKING HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW

    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.

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