We’ve all done it. A parent boards the airplane with a child in arms, and all the other passengers on the aircraft hold their breath, hoping that the family does not sit near them. But now that parent is you: how…
Surviving Winter
Somerville, Mass – So, apparently we’re about to experience a “potentially historic blizzard” in the Northeast. That seems like an appropriate time to post some strategies for surviving winter with small children with an excess of energy. One winter, we happened…
Brica Fold-n-Go Travel Booster
When we traveled to Mexico and New Hampshire last year, we didn’t have high chairs and I did not bother to bring anything special for the twins to sit and eat. And we paid the price. They are so easily…
Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light
Somerville, Mass – Back in the pink house, we are settling back into our routine of being home. At least we are trying to. Unfortunately, the twins are on a nap strike; and I fear we could soon see the…
Flying South
Sitio de Mata, Costa Rica – Travel days are never easy, and yesterday was no exception. But I am pleased to report that we survived two airplane flights and a two-hour drive and we are now comfortably settled in our…
Peapod Travel Tents by Kidco – Recall
Okay, so my first gear review was a bust. This was just released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2012 Release #13-043 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (855) 847-8600 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908…
Peapod Travel Tent by Kidco
Most used piece of travel gear, right here. Twins have slept in their Peapod Travel Tents on most of our trips, starting from age 7 mos. I love this thing. It packs up small enough to fit in a suitcase (14″ x…
Top 10 Reasons to Travel with your Kids
Does the thought of traveling with your little ones cause you to lock up your luggage and throw away the key? Here are the top 10 reasons to rethink your reluctance and take them with you. (1) Children create an…