Safety & Health
On this page, you can find all of my articles that are related to safety or health while traveling with a baby or toddler. There are many things to think about when it comes to keeping your little one safe during travels, but with the right precautions, you can enjoy a wonderful trip with minimal risk. For all things related to child safety and health, remember that your pediatrician is the number 1 source of information. I am not a medical professional. While I have shared what I have learned and how I personally mitigate risk, every family and every situation is different. Please use my information as a starting place, but always run your final plan past your child’s doctor.
Baby Sun Hats: Choosing the Best Sun Protection for Your Toddler or Baby
There are not many items that are as essential for a trip to the beach with a baby as a sun hat. The best baby sun hats will provide all-day protection to the most vulnerable … Read more
The Toddler Travel Bed: Training your Baby or Toddler to Use One
Toddler travel beds are a lifesaver for the minimalist family traveler. They are also essential for any baby or toddler who has trouble sleeping in an unfamiliar place (so every kid ever). What is a … Read more
Babies and Sunscreen: What You Should Know + the Best Baby Sunscreen We’ve Tried
Whether you live somewhere sunny, or are planning a beach trip with baby soon, you may find yourself wondering what the heck to do about babies and sunscreen. Maybe you’ve heard it’s not allowed under … Read more
Baby Jet Lag Guide: Preventing and Dealing with Jet Lag in Toddlers and Babies
Anybody who has ever dealt with jet lag in babies knows that it can potentially cost you several days of your vacation. A jet lagged baby is right up there with food poisoning on the … Read more
Sick Kid on Vacation: How to Deal When Your Baby Gets Ill
If 2020 taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. And to always be prepared. Having a sick child while traveling is bound to happen to you at some point. It’s not a matter … Read more
Transportation on Vacation: How to Get Around When Traveling with a Baby or Toddler
Transportation with a baby on vacation is quite the conundrum. How do you get around the city without a car seat? If you bring a car seat, what do you do with it while you’re … Read more
Babyproofing Your Hotel or Airbnb
Travel with a baby or toddler can be a lot of fun, but it can bring a lot of challenges that you never had to consider when you traveled pre-baby. You are staying in a … Read more
RideSafer Travel Vest Review: Is It a Practical Solution for Families?
The RideSafer Travel Vest promises to make travel with young children significantly easier, while also keeping them safe. It is an alternative to a travel car seat for vacations or taxi trips around town. I … Read more
Joovy Gloo Review: We Adore This Toddler Travel Bed and Beach Tent
A quick note: I have not been compensated for this review, nor did I receive this travel bed for free or reduced cost. I only review items I use, with the hope that my insights … Read more