This is my second pregnancy and when they say that every pregnancy is different they are not joking. These two pregnancies can’t be anymore different. The first pregnancy I traveled like crazy. That may even be an understatement. The first thing I asked at my first doctor’s appointment was when I had to stop flying. My midwife told me …
Las Vegas Toddler Friendly Activities
We all know that for a large part the focus in Las Vegas has shifted to families. Large hotels and casinos both on and off the strip have added attractions that appeal to both the kid and kid at heart. For the most part they hope to keep the kids happy and entertained while the parents have the opportunity to …
Tips For Flying While Pregnant
Being pregnant is a wonderful time in any woman’s life. It’s a time of miracles and growth (both belly and mind) and is so fulfilling. Unfortunately it also is a time of discomfort and trials as well. With my first pregnancy I probably flew on an airplane close to thirty times. This is my second time being pregnant and while …
Toddler Friendly Activities in Las Vegas, Nevada
Some people may not realize that Las Vegas is a great destination option for family vacations. I remember as a kid visiting Las Vegas and being excited by all the lights, glitz and glamour. Of course my parents did all they could to carefully shield us away from the half naked showgirls in the lobbies, but being young and naïve …
Helping Baby Adjust to New Timezones
A fear of many (including me) when traveling with babies and toddlers is messing up their schedule. This especially includes dealing with time zone changes. Here are some things you can do to help your little traveler deal with jet lag. Start adjusting your baby’s schedule beforehand. Anticipate the new time zone and shift your baby’s schedule ahead or back …
Diaper Bag Packing List For Airplane
When we had our first baby I remember being so nervous about traveling with a newborn for the first time. What did I need to bring? What should I pack for the airplane? How would I change her diaper? How would I feed her? At the time my husband worked for an airline at their corporate headquarters as a software …
Tips for Leaving Baby to go on Vacation
Sometimes you just need a break. Or sometimes you will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity that you feel you just need to take. Either way (or perhaps in both cases) you might find yourself in the situation where you need to leave your baby with a relative or close friend for a couple days or a couple …
Tips for taking baby on first airplane ride
Taking a baby on an airplane for the first time can be very intimidating. There are so many different concerns that go through one’s mind. Will the baby be comfortable, will the baby cry and scream the entire time, will his or her ears hurt from the change in altitude and so on. The worries can be enough to make …
How to nurse (comfortably) on an airplane
I love to nurse my baby. It’s a special time just for her and me. I always try to retreat to a private more intimate space when it comes time to feed my baby, away from others. It’s not that I’m ashamed or think it’s weird when others choose to breastfeed their baby in public- I just understand that it …
How to change a diaper on an airplane
It’s inevitable. Eventually you will need to change your little one’s diaper on an airplane. My advice? Avoid it like the plague. And for short flights from 1-2 hours this is definitely possible but any longer and forget it. People will start begging you to change your baby’s diaper. But have no fear, it is possible to do and not …
