Traveling with Kids

Make the trip easy to enjoy with all the kids along!

Family Camping By Water, Family Travel A Tadition

Making Travel a Family Tradition: How to get the time and money.  

So, we all have dreams. When we are in a family the dreams can be difficult to manage. It feels like you have to pick one, your dream life or your family.  I want to encourage you that you can still travel as a family and you should.  You want to give your children those…

Packing for Toddler Beach Vacation

The Ultimate Packing List for a Toddler Beach Vacation

Family beach vacations are a great choice for family vacation, and packing the right things can make the trip smooth with your toddler.  We take a lot of road trips with our family of 6, and we often take spontaneous trips. The way to pack for these trips quickly is to pack in categories! Packing…

Road Trip With a 1 Year Old

Road Trip With a 1 Year Old: A Handy Guide

Traveling in the car is a great way to vacation with a one year old! It can be tricky, but I got all the tips and tricks you need! Plan to Stop every 2 hours, pack a variety of snacks and travel during nap times to make the trip go as smoothly as possible. Plan…

Traveling With Formula Mom and Baby Outside

How To Pack Baby Formula On A Road Trip: 11 Hacks

Traveling with a baby can require a lot of packing, and with formula there are a few ways to make packing easier and less stressful.  These 11 tips from seasoned road trip mamas can make the trip a lot easier, cleaner and less stressful. 1. Pack All You’ll Need Pack enough formula for the whole…

The 2 Hour Car Seat Rule

The 2 Hour Car Seat Rule: When Does It End?

When traveling with a baby the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you take your baby out of the car seat every 2 hours, but when can you start doing longer drives? When a baby is older than 6 months and has full head control, talk to your pediatrician about longer stretches in the car…

How To Road Trip With a Baby

Can Babies Go On Road Trips? How To Travel With A Baby

Traveling with a baby is challenging, but road trips can be a low stress way to vacation as a family.  Babies should be taken out of the car seat every 2 hours and it is recommended that an adult sit next to the baby to monitor their breathing and comfort. Consider packing a small white…

10 Hour Road Trip with a Baby

Can I Do a 10 Hour Road Trip With a Baby? 3 Ways To Plan 

Plan to stop frequently and enjoy the journey.  A ten hour road trip is possible with a baby, just plan to stop every 2 hours and get out of the car to change and feed the baby. Plan to split the driving up over two days, or plan a long afternoon break. Be flexible and…

Road Trip with a 5 Month Old

Road Trip with a 5 Month Old: Is It Possible?

Road trips are great family vacations, and traveling with a baby makes for a great first trip.  Be sure that your baby’s car seat is correctly installed and pack diapers, extra outfits, bibs and diaper rash cream and keep them in easy reach. When you are on a long trip with a baby, plan to…

Road Trip with a 4 Month Old

Road Trip with a 4 Month Old: Is It Possible?

Some babies love riding in the car and they fall asleep every time while some babies may cry. Planning a trip with a baby can be difficult, but road trips are one of the most flexible ways to travel.  Four month old babies can be great road trip buddies. Plan to stop more frequently, about…

Road Trip Tips for a 6 Month Old

Road Trip With a 6 Month Old: Is It Possible?

Traveling with a baby is a new adventure! Driving allows you to be flexible and keep the baby as comfortable as possible.  Road trips are a great way to vacation with a 6 month old. Be sure to have an adult sit next to the baby to monitor their breathing and comfort. Take breaks every…