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How do you feed baby while traveling?

How do you feed baby while traveling?

We try to minimize the stuff we have to drag along with us internationally, or domestically, when we travel by air or road with baby.  As it is, we are usually hauling twice as many bags for baby on longer trips as for my husband […]

Towel vs. Moby Wrap Throw-Down (Guest Post)

Towel vs. Moby Wrap Throw-Down (Guest Post)

A few weeks ago I wrote a post on using the Moby wrap to wrap baby African-style.  One of Gypsy Momma’s blog readers, Sarah Sell, wanted to try this out.  She experimented with her Moby wrap, and also with a beach towel, and sent the […]

Stay Organized with Packing Cubes

Stay Organized with Packing Cubes

I’ve done a lot of packing that has involved neatly organizing all of my own, my husband’s, and baby’s belongings in several suitcases.  Invariably, everything ends up in a jumbled mess as I attempt to search for baby’s cloth diapers, that warm sweater of mine, […]

Radian Convertible Car Seat: Not So Great for Travel

Radian Convertible Car Seat: Not So Great for Travel

I read raving reviews from parents about the Diono Radian Convertible Car Seat.  It’s selling features were that it folds flat and comes with a carrying strap for easy transport.  It can also be used forward- or rear-facing, and because of compactness can fit three […]

Choosing a Worthy Diaper Bag

Choosing a Worthy Diaper Bag

When you are traveling long distances overseas with a baby (or two, or three…) you need a comfortable, well-organized and roomy diaper bag.  This is what you want to look for when investing in a diaper bag you plan on using for the long hauls: […]

Save Space with Compression Sacks

Save Space with Compression Sacks

Geared toward camping/ backpacking, these great compression sacks are wonderful space savers in baby’s checked bag for bulky items such as baby blankets, sweaters, and jackets.  I also find the x-small size very useful for keeping my own set of spare clothes, as well as spare clothes […]

Keep Your Family’s Travel Documents Organized

Keep Your Family’s Travel Documents Organized

I have a lovely compact red leather passport holder that can easily contain my passport, airline ticket, credit cards, and cash.  I’ve had a hard time giving it up, but it’s not practical for traveling with a family and all of the travel documents that […]

Deal Alert: Get a free cloth diaper with $49 purchase!

Deal Alert: Get a free cloth diaper with $49 purchase!

Through November 22, 2011 Dream Diapers is offering a free one size pocket diaper with every $49 purchase.  That’s about a $20 value.  If you’re new to cloth diapering and trying to bulk up your stash, or cloth diaper curious, this is a great deal. […]

Top 10 Baby Travel Essentials

Top 10 Baby Travel Essentials

After traveling with a baby internationally over a dozen times and on over three dozen separate flights to places in Africa, South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., I’ve determined what the top travel essentials are when traveling with a baby. 1) Baby […]

Do Not Underestimate the Power of the Modern Day Boombox

Do Not Underestimate the Power of the Modern Day Boombox

It’s Travel Tip Tuesday!  Every Tuesday I will post a travel tip related to traveling with babies, toddlers, and small children.  Readers are encouraged to reply with their own travel tips by commenting or via email for posting.  Travel tips can be anecdotes, lessons learned, […]