Taking a long road trip with young children is a challenge, to be sure. And you need to plan on much more time than simply the mileage to arrive at your destination. But the good news is you can stop, let those little bodies run about and eat their favorite foods. How about that long-distance flight? It’s an entirely different “ball game” and also depends upon what you consider long distance. East coast to west coast? About 3 ½ - 4 hours. The U.S. to Australia? About 19 hours, depending on
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7 Tips for Managing Jet Lag with Kids
No one has to tell you that jet lag is not a fun thing to experience. And with that said, that is tough on adults and teens. However, when it comes to kids and jet lag, that is a terrible mix. Kids that experience jet lag will be extremely out of sorts, cranky, and it can also cause their immune systems to take a beating due to the sleep problems that they develop from it. That is why you want to make sure that the intensity of jet lag that children would experience after a long flight from a
Stress Free Family Holidays: 3 Ways to Prepare For Take Off
Whether you’re opting for a staycation or jetting off to foreign climes, holidays are always a great way to spend quality time together as a family. However, especially with young children, it’s to be expected that there’ll be a few hiccups along the way. So, to pull off a smooth-running, fun and relaxing vacation for every member of the family, it pays to be prepared ahead of the event. That’s why today, we’re offering some actionable advice for blissful family holidays. Covering everything
How to Take Care of Your Child During Long Distance Travel
Today's post is a guest post from bigapplemoving.com Do you remember the time when you could travel anywhere at any time? And then, all of sudden – you can’t anymore. Even if you love it, or need it – you can’t really travel as you used before. Why? Well, after your kids arrive nothing is the same anymore. Traveling, driving, sleeping, eating – nothing is the same. You have to adjust. And fast. Having a child is going to turn your life upside down. No matter if your family is fully
Baby on Board: How to Ensure a Successful Flight with Your Baby
Today's post is a guest post from Li Tian. Flying with a baby is never easy. Airlines are ambivalent about their youngest passengers, while fellow travelers trade look of horrors when they see a baby coming down the aisle. From the beginning to the end, it is chaos because you are dealing with over-packed baby bags and dirty diapers as well as a befuddled child who is frustrated by the restraints of an aircraft cabin, and distracted by all of the bells and whistles. It might have you
Baby Night Lights Do’s and Don’ts (And Our Top 5 Night Light Recommendations)
Lots of parents assume that a night light is one of those baby essentials that every nursery requires. After all, a well-placed night light can reduce the fumbling usually associated with middle-of-the-night diaper changes and feedings. But is a night light distracting to your baby? Do you really need one? What kind of night light should you buy? Keep reading for our baby night light do’s and don’ts, as well as a list of our top 5 favorite baby night lights! Baby Night Light Do’s and
Vacation With Baby/Toddler: How To Preserve Sleep AND Have Fun!
Summer is here, and that means vacation, baby! But as you may know, an overtired child can ruin even the happiest of vacations in a snap. (Just visit Disney World and you'll see what I mean....soooooo many crying and exhausted children in the Happiest Place on Earth!) But what if I told you that you didn't have to sacrifice vacation fun in order to keep your child sleeping well? And vice versa: you don't have to sacrifice your child's sleep in order to have fun during vacation. You can have
Traveling With A Baby or Toddler: Your Holiday Sleep Guide
The holidays are almost upon us, parents! And while the fun of holiday gifts and treats and parties and family time is certainly exciting, I know exactly what a lot of you are worrying over right about now: "How are all the late nights and schedule disruptions and long days spent at Grandma's going to affect my little one's sleep?" Not to worry, parents - we have done a ton of writing on this very topic! And to make your holiday preparations even easier, we've compiled all of those past
Caribbean Style Black Eye
A week ago my family and I went to the beautiful St. Maarten for our much-needed summer vacation and I thought I'd share our experience, particularly how sleep played a part since this is a website about sleep (and okay because I'm obsessed with it). :D Thankfully, I had some frequent flier miles to pay for one of the tickets and we opted to have my younger son (now 18 months) sit on our laps, since it's the last chance before we are required to pay for him. Here's our summer vacation