Tips and Products

Traveling with kids is both an art and a science. There's no miracle product that will keep your kid happy for hours on end, nor is there one technique that works for every family to create a picture-perfect vacation.  But there are a few things and tricks that have helped us along the way that may make life on the road (or in the air, or by the sea, or wherever you may be!) a little easier.

GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS

• How I Plan Trips: Initial Steps
• How I Plan Trips: Finding and Organizing Fun, Family Activities
• How I Plan Trips: Make Packing Easier
• Helping Kids Remember Travel
• What to Make for Dinner the Night Before Vacation
• Flying With a Toddler
• Kids, Naps and Travel: A Survival Guide
• Planning a Road Trip Picnic
• Traveling While Pregnant
• Traveling without the Kids
• Travel Mishaps and What We've Learned
• How We Save to Explore
• What We Spent on Spring Break
• Laundry:
• Organizing baby laundry while traveling
• Doing laundry while traveling
• Pack an extra bag
• Playgrounds While Traveling
• Rental Properties
• Taking the Train with a Toddler

BIG CITY TRAVEL TIPS

• Visiting the public library
• Finding a city park or playground

OUTDOOR/NATURE TRAVEL TIPS

• Finding Nature on Vacation
• Things I Learned While Camping with a Toddler
• Getting Two Kids to Sleep in a Tent while Camping
• Go on a Leaf Hunt
• Planning a Roadside Picnic
• Traveling in the Heat with Kids
• Tips for Babywearing in Nature
• Tips for Giving Nature-Inspired Gifts
• Tips for Sharing Your Outdoor Hobbies with Your Kids
• Tips for Making Backyard Play More Fun
• Tips for Connecting with Nature in Your Neighborhood

DESTINATION TIPS

• Copenhagen
• Copenhagen Canal Boat Tour
• Legoland Windsor (and Legolands all over the world)
• Lisbon
• Planning a Florida Vacation
• What We Spent on a Florida Spring Break
• Planning a Trip to Traders Point Creamery
• Portugal
• Scandinavia
• Seneca Playlot Park near Chicago's Michigan Avenue
• Visiting a Children's Museum
• Visiting a Farmer's Market with Kids
• Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago
• Visiting Chicago's Museum Campus
• Visiting Dow Gardens
• Visiting the Indiana State Fair
• Visiting Sintra, Portugal with kids
• Visiting SkyDeck Chicago
• Visiting Stratford-upon-Avon with kids
• Visiting Windsor Castle with kids

PRODUCTS FOR TRAVELING KIDS

• Digital Camera for Preschoolers When Traveling
• Must-Haves for Camping With a Toddler
• Toys for Babies AND Preschoolers
• Radio Flyer Car
• Snack Cup
• Window Clings
• Locally-made gift ideas for traveling with a toddler
• Gift Ideas for Traveling Families 2012
• Life is Good Clothing from Appalachian Outdoors

PRODUCTS FOR TRAVELING PARENTS

• Favorite Baby and Toddler Carriers
• Ergobaby Carrier and Travel Pack
• Gift Ideas for Traveling Families 2011
• Gift Ideas for Traveling Families 2012
• Traveling While Pregnant Must-Haves
• Ibert Bike Seat
• Munchkin Baby Laundry Bag
• Munchkin Snappy Bottle Tote
• Snugg iPad Case
• Fresh Produce BFF Top
• Ziploc Bags

BOOK REVIEWS

• Around Boston with Kids
• Family Traveler's Handbook
• Helping Kids Remember Travel: Book recommendations from traveling parents
• Pepe Mouse series on Spain

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