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Flying with Toddlers

Best Travel Gifts for Toddlers

23 Travel Gifts for Toddlers If you’re looking for travel gifts for toddlers, I’ve got you covered! Here I list 23 of our favorite toys, equipment, and food ideas for your traveling toddler. I go beyond the standard suggestions with lots of unique ideas. Which ones are your favorites? I’d love to hear from you … Continue reading »

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5 Pro Tips for Long Haul Flights with Toddlers

Planning For Long Haul Flights With Toddlers A reader recently asked for tips for flying long haul flights with toddlers. So far the longest flight I’ve been on with my kids was scheduled 6 hours, becoming 10 hours long with delays and diversions. I reached out to some of other great family travel bloggers and … Continue reading »

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Milk Options: Flying with Toddler

What milk options do I have flying with my toddler? I came across this photo today and was reminded of that brief period of time, after nursing/formula, when my son John was still very dependent on milk. I was about to take a flight with him, and was trying to figure out the best milk … Continue reading »

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Breastfeeding on a Plane

Tips for Breastfeeding on a Plane Breastfeeding on a plane comes with some challenges. Some babies (mine) are overstimulated and won’t pay attention long enough to nurse. Some babies want to latch on for the entire flight. Mothers might be nervous that other passengers will stare or complain. You may be so squished in small … Continue reading »

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How to Keep Your Child Who Runs Away Safe

Child Safety-When Your Child Runs Away If your child is like my three year old son, John, and runs away from you for fun, or from lack of impulse control, you definitely need to make plans to keep him/her safe in airports. John has put me to the test on this many times. Here’s our … Continue reading »

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Car Seat Safety when Flying

Something that is very important to me is car seat safety. Three years ago today, Becky Fletcher, friend of my sister’s, lost her 6 month old baby when they were rear ended. Although her baby was actually in the car seat properly, Becky’s mission is to make sure everyone knows proper installation and fit. From … Continue reading »

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#1 Travel Item for Flying with Toddlers

UPDATE: I wrote this post 5 years ago, before I had a blog, just to share with my friends. Ella was just two then, the age John is now. After seven years of using GoGoBabyz TravelMate wheels, I still think it’s my #1 MUST HAVE for travel with babies and toddlers. I have traveled without … Continue reading »

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DIY Fine Motor Activity Using Airplane Galley Supplies

Have you ever been on a flight where nothing you have is keeping your child entertained? Maybe they are overtired or not feeling well, or maybe you had a long delay and already through all the things you brought to keep them occupied. Here’s something you can make with just two items from the galley. … Continue reading »

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A Mom and Two Kids Fly Standby

One of our most recent Cloud Surfing Adventures flying standby was full of challenges. Many times I was on the verge of tears and many times I thought “I must be crazy to be doing this!” Read on and at the end, tell me: am I crazy? Was it worth it? Would you go through … Continue reading »

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7 Tips for Flight Delays With Kids

Dealing with flight delays is challenging for everyone. But delays when you’re flying with young children can be a disaster. Adding even another hour to the travel day can really wreak havoc on a young child’s schedule, especially if your child is just waiting for the airplane seat in order to take a nap. In … Continue reading »

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