Hiking with a baby or toddler is an excellent way to spend time together, to enjoy nature and slow down. It has so many benefits for both parents and children. Toddlers will love exploring every rock or bug on short toddler hikes. Babies will be content to see the world as they are snuggled up to mom or dad.
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As parents who started hiking with a baby when our first was only 6-8 weeks old, we can say with confidence that getting out in nature with your baby makes for wonderful experiences. Not only do you get the benefits of being out in the fresh air and in nature, but there are so many more reasons why you should be out hiking with your baby.
If you’ve now entered the toddler stage, things are about to get very different. Hiking with a baby might seem more complicated with the feeding and diaper changes, but your baby is going to be a lot more content to be carried for longer periods of time during the hike. You’ll probably even find it easier to get a nap on the go while hiking with babies.
Hiking is an incredible way to see the world and it’s something you can still do when traveling with your baby. Whether you are exploring locally or traveling internationally, hiking with a baby is a great way to get outside. With a little practice a little preparation and the right hiking gear, you’ll be able to explore amazing mountain trails and national parks around the world with your baby.
In our post on flying with a toddler, we give advice on how to keep your toddler busy and what to expect during your flight. A long haul flight with a toddler can be a little intimidating, but setting the right expectations is half the battle.
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Whether you are bringing your baby to meet family for the first time or simply going on your first family vacation, baby’s first road trip is an exciting event. But, let’s be honest – your first long road trip with baby or toddler can be every bit as intimidating as baby’s first flight.
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A beach vacation with a baby is perfect for the whole family. Tired parents will love the relaxing tropical scenery of the beach, while babies will love playing in the sand and water! But the sun is powerful in the tropics and there is rarely shade on the beach, so you’ll need to take extra steps to protect your baby from the sun.
Having the right gear is essential to keeping your baby safe in the tropical sun. To protect your baby from the sun, you’ll need the right baby beach clothing, approved baby sunblock and a sun shade for babies to keep your baby cool in the sun.
Sun safety for babies is a primary concern of new parents, but there are a few other things to be aware of. If your beach holiday with baby takes you to the tropics, there are additional tropical safety concerns to be aware of such as diarrhea, tropical diseases and insect bites.
Here are eight safety tips for taking your baby on a tropical beach holiday:
The holiday season is here! Who has time for Black Friday Shopping? You’ve been busy planning your trip to introduce your new baby to your family.
Call them what you will, Baby’s First Flight Bags or Airplane Kindness Bags, please DO NOT hand them out when you are flying with a baby for the first time.
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Camping with a baby is an unbelievably rewarding experience (if you’re a nature lover at least), being out in the woods with a tiny person and watching them experience the world around them in a very tangible way. It can bring tears to your eyes.
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