Tagged With: toddler

Best Travel Gifts for Toddlers

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Beth Henry

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 »

Categories: Flying with Toddlers, Toddlers, Travel Products, Travel Tips | Tags: busy bag, flying with toddlers, gift ideas, toddler | Leave a comment

Flying with Toddlers

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Beth Henry

The Best of: Flying With Toddlers Flying with toddlers can be fun, but age 1-3 is probably the most challenging age to deal with then traveling. Since toddlers are less able to express themselves than older children, they can get easily frustrated and act out. Toddlers have an unbelievable amount of energy and hate sitting … Continue reading »

Categories: Toddlers, Travel Tips | Tags: busy bag, car seat, family travel, first flight, long-haul, safety, sensory, sleep, toddler, toddlers, toys, travel toys | Leave a comment

9 Most Useful Things to Pack for the Beach With Kids

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Beth Henry

My Favorites to Pack for the Beach: Summer is here! Yippee! How many of you are heading to the beach with kids this summer? Have you thought about what to pack? Today I’ll share with you the things I find most useful to pack for the beach with kids. What are your top things … Continue reading »

Categories: Packing, Travel Products | Tags: beach, beach gear, family travel, packing, packing tips, puddle jumpers, sunscreen, toddler | 2 Comments

How to Keep Your Child Who Runs Away Safe

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beth Henry

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 »

Categories: Flying with Toddlers, Special Needs, Travel Tips | Tags: autism, backpack harness, child safety, flying with autism, runner, running, toddler | 12 Comments

DIY Fine Motor Activity Using Airplane Galley Supplies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Beth Henry

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 »

Categories: Fine Motor Activities, Flying with Toddlers, Travel Tips | Tags: airplaneactivities, DIY, finemotorskills, toddler, toddlertoys, traveltoys | 5 Comments

Cozywoggle Jacket Review

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Beth Henry

Cozywoggle Jacket Review and Giveaway (Update: this giveaway ended 11/24/2014. The winner was posted here.) Keeping your kids safe when traveling is a priority for every parent. As the cold weather approaches, we face the challenge of keeping our children warm in the car, while at the same time keeping them safe in their car … Continue reading »

Categories: Giveaway, Reviews, Travel Products | Tags: carseat, carseatsafety, coat, giveaway, jacket, kids, review, toddler, travel systems, wintercoat | 3 Comments

BEST SWIM DEVICE: PUDDLE JUMPERS

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Beth Henry

We love this floatation device! Stearns Puddle Jumpers are a Coast-Guard approved flotation device designed for children 30-50 lbs. The great thing about Puddle Jumpers is that they allow for full range of motion, so the child can swim but isn’t at risk of going under. Puddle Jumpers will not roll the child onto their … Continue reading »

Categories: Photo Friday, Travel Products | Tags: beach gear, safety, swim gear, toddler | 3 Comments

Backpack harness–useful or mean?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Beth Henry

Before I had experience with toddlers I looked at the use of child backpack harnesses as rude, treating your child like an animal. Then I had a family member who before age 2 became a FAST runner. She loved to dart off and could disappear in a second. Then I understood. The harness/leash is simply … Continue reading »