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18
Apr
Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage is fun on wheels
Categories: Toddler Gear

Some toys for the trip

When I first saw the prototype for the Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage at Toy Fair, I’m pretty sure I actually squealed. It’s really hard to find nice, kid-scale luggage, and traveling tots love having their own suitcase to tow around. You can always count on the folks at Skip*Hop to spot a parent problem and figure… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on April 18th, 2012

2
Mar
Pack it all in
Categories: Tips & Tricks

Packing up the kids

Traveling with children is always an adventure, but one of the biggest challenges is just getting everything packed and ready to go. There are so many things you need to bring along to make sure everyone is comfortable while away from home. Over the  years, I’ve realized that it doesn’t matter if you’re going away… read more!

4 Comments Posted by Sheri on March 2nd, 2012

25
Jul
Day 26: Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light
Categories: Giveaways

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There are never enough hours in the day, especially when your family is traveling. So many things to see, so many rides to go on, so many pictures to take! So you don’t want to waste time assembling the things you need, like, for instance, a travel crib. Enter today’s giveaway, the Baby Bjorn Travel… read more!

1 Comment Posted by Dana on July 25th, 2011

22
Jul
Road trips with kids
Categories: Tips & Tricks

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On Wednesday, I was invited to represent the Chevy Queen of the Road blog and do a segment on Fox 25 about traveling with kids. As a mom of 3 who frequently hits the road for weekends on the Cape, I didn’t have to think too hard about what I wanted to say. Here are the… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on July 22nd, 2011

10
Jul
Day 10: phil&ted’s Nest
Categories: Giveaways, Modern Nursery

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Everyone has their own sleep styles, patterns, and positions. In the US and Europe, we mostly sleep in elevated beds with blankets and pillows. In Japan, about half of the population sleeps in a Western-style bed, while the rest sleep on flat futons on the floor. Various hunter-gatherer societies sleep either on leaves, on thin… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Dana on July 10th, 2011

20
Apr
Stokke PramPack: a safer voyage for strollers
Categories: Baby, Strollers

The first time we flew with a stroller, it came off the plane broken. I was in LA for a wedding, and I remember frantically canvassing the shops in Beverly Hills to find a replacement — and this was before babies were a must-have celebrity accessory. The first time I flew with a double stroller,… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on April 20th, 2011

26
Jan
UPPAbaby Vista Travel Bag: padding + peace of mind
Categories: Baby, Strollers

The new UPPAbaby Vista Travel Bag has just arrived, and while it’s a handy way to transport your stroller during travel, it doubles as an insurance policy. UPPAbaby is so confident their travel bag will protect your UPPAbaby Vista stroller, they’ll cover any damage that occurs while the stroller is in the bag. The travel… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on January 26th, 2011

9
Nov
Traveling with kids: Miles of smiles
Categories: Tips & Tricks

Traveling with kids always provokes some anxiety, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth time. Will you be the weary (and despised) parent who can’t get her kid to stop screaming? There are no guarantees, but here are 10 things you can do to stack the odds in your favor. 1. Free your hands…. read more!

7 Comments Posted by Sheri on November 9th, 2010

6
Aug
Going anywhere with the Go Crib
Categories: Baby, Modern Nursery

A great new travel crib has just arrived in our stores. The Go Crib, made by Guava Family, is an excellent alternative to the other great portable cribs you can find at Magic Beans. Perfect for day trips to Grandma’s or the beach, The Go Crib collapses into a compact, convenient backpack-style package that can… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Brad on August 6th, 2010

21
Jan
Hotslings AP = Always Perfect?
Categories: Baby, Baby Carriers

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know that I use my vacations to test-drive new products. This most recent trip, I got up close and personal with the new Hotslings AP. I’ve always loved Hotslings for travel because they fold up small enough to tuck into a diaper bag. The… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on January 21st, 2010

 

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