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What is Your Favorite Airplane Toy?

I have whole lists of travel toys and tons of ideas about how to keep kids busy even without toys, yet as the kids grow older, I'm always on the lookout for new "plane toys."

Lately, we've been playing a lot with small Playmobil sets, Little Dover Activity ...

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Product Review: PeaPod Plus Portable Children's Travel Bed

PeaPod Plus Portable Children's Travel Bed Model P201

This is an unpaid review of the PeaPod Plus Portable Children's Travel Bed. My review policy dictates that I never keep freebies valued at over $40, and I will be giving this unit away to one lucky reader in a giveaway that begins on Monday Sept 14

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Product Review: Medela Freestyle™ Breastpump

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump

This is an unpaid and unsolicited review of the Medela Freestyle breastpump. The product was given to me for review by Medela. My review policy dictates that I never keep freebies valued at over $40, and because the Freestyle cannot be reused by another person, I will return this unit ...

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Product Review: Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light

Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Closed

This is an unpaid and unsolicited review of the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light. The product was given to me for review by BabyBjorn. Because I never keep freebies valued at over $40, I will give it away to one lucky reader in a giveaway that begins tomorrow.

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Product Review: Sunshine Kids Radian 80 Convertible Carseat

Sunshine Kids Radian 80 Car Seat

This is an unpaid and unsolicited review of two Radian 80 Convertable Carseats that I purchased for my personal use. When I review a product or service that was given to me for free, I will always let you know. I never keep freebies valued at over $40.

In 3 ...

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Reader Question: Do I need a stroller bag when I fly?

I recently received this question from a reader. It's a good one, and I thought it would be useful to share the answer

I am flying back East and will be gate checking my stroller. I am traveling with two kids and have one layover. I need my stroller ...

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Reader Questions: Stroller vs Backpack for European Travel With Kids

I recently got this great question from Christy who is wondering whether she should bother bringing a stroller with her to Europe or should instead opt for a frame backpack carrier.

We are going to be in Italy (Venice and Siena) for the majority of our trip but will also ...

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Reader Questions: FAA and Airline Policies on CARES Harness

I recently received this question from Shannon who will be using her new: CARES Harness onboard a flight to Mexico next month.

Hi Debbie,

We just purchased the CARES system for at trip we're taking to Mexico next month with our two-year-old. Last year, we took him to Hawaii ...

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