Hello! I’m going to Atlantis with my husband and his family in a couple of weeks and we are bringing our 8 month old daughter, as well. This will be her first actual trip and I’m very nervous all around. Does anyone have any tips/advice on what we should pack/prep for the trip? Also, we’re not planning on renting a car so does anyone have suggestions on safe transportation companies that include a car seat I can look into?

Any and all advice/comments is MUCH appreciated.

Thank you!!!

My baby is VERY active and not one to sit still like some of my friends babies...

It will be our first time travelling and i am terrified. I need tips on how to make it easier. Is there anything to prepare/buy that could help make my life easier during the flights? It will be a 2.5 hour return flight. Before that we will take the train which will be another 2 hours.

I know snacks are a big one. I will make sure to have lots of puffs, rice cakes etc on hand. I will take a book or two and some small toys. What else?

Please note we don't have much luggage space (only travelling with backpacks) so cannot take anything taking up too much space.

Hi everyone. I have read a bunch of where to stay posts and I think i may be looking for a unicorn but I figure I’d ask the experts.

I’ll be running NYC this November, and I’ll be traveling with my husband, my parents, and our three kids (all under 5).

my daughter has special needs, and because she can elope, she rides in a stroller for safety. My two other children will likely be in strollers as well, so I’m trying to make race day as easy and low-stress as possible for my family while I’m out on the course.

I’d love recommendations for:

1. A hotel that’s more budget-friendly than the Central Park area but still convenient for race weekend.

2. A spectator spot in Manhattan that’s easy to get to with multiple strollers and young kids, where they can see me without dealing with huge crowds or complicated transportation.

I know I may be looking for a unicorn, but I’d really appreciate any suggestions from people who’ve done the race with small children. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

My wife, our young child (1.5-year-old), and I will be visiting Malaysia in mid-August for our first trip there.

We've tried to balance sightseeing, nature, beaches, and a bit of history, while also keeping in mind that we're traveling with a child. I know it looks a little ambitious, so I'd really appreciate feedback from people who know Malaysia well.

Questions:

• Is this itinerary manageable?
• Would you skip or replace anything?
• Any transportation tips or hidden issues I should be aware of?

Itinerary

Day 1 – Kuala Lumpur

• Aquaria KLCC
• KLCC Park, Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower
• Saloma Link

Day 2 – Kuala Lumpur

• Batu Caves (early morning)
• Genting Highlands
• Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor (night)

Day 3 – Kuala Lumpur

• Chinatown, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, National Mosque
• Thean Hou Temple
• Night bus from TBS to Kuala Besut (Night)

Day 4-5-6 – Perhentian Islands

• Perhentian Besar
• Perhentian Kecil
• Day 6: Morning on the islands, noon bus from Kuala Besut to George Town, Penang

Day 7 – Penang

• George Town
• Penang Hill, Funicular Railway
• Kek Lok Si Temple
• The TOP Penang

Day 8 – Langkawi

• Travel from George Town to Langkawi (Grab + Bus + Ferry)
• Langkawi SkyCab, Sky Bridge, Eagle's Nest SkyWalk
• Telaga Harbour Marina

Day 9 – Langkawi

• Kilim Geoforest Park Mangrove Safari
• Durian Perangin Waterfall
• Island Hopping

Day 10

• Travel from Langkawi to Melaka (Ferry + ETS + Bus)
• Jonker Street (evening)

Day 11 – Melaka

• Melaka Straits Mosque, UNESCO heritage area / historical sites
• Bus back to Kuala Lumpur

We're generally comfortable with public transportation and don't mind a couple of overnight or long journeys if it saves time and accommodation costs.

Thanks in advance! I'd love to hear what you'd change if this were your trip.

I feel like maybe I was somehow late to this party, but I’m spreading the word in case anyone else was also under a rock. You can rent full size cribs, toys, high chairs, beach toys, etc from a website called BabyQuip wherever you’re traveling. I just found out about it on a recent trip to Hilton head and it was amazing. My toddler is too big for a pack and play but not trustworthy in a real bed - enter the rented full size crib. They deliver to wherever you’re staying. My local mom friends didn’t know either, so I’m telling all of you.

I’m reading this and it absolutely sounds like an AI ad, but I’m swear I’m real and my fandom is genuine, haha.

Hi All,

We are travelling with a toddler (Son) to Singapore, KL & Langkawi.
Any suggestions around vegetarian food, shopping, cash needed would be helpful

P.S: Son is hyper active & full of tantrums, & this is his first international trip. We’re slightly anxious 🫣

I have 3 kids ages 6 and under and we leave for a month on the east coast this week. We’ve never stayed that long so I’m wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks for packing as light as possible and not bringing the whole house with you lol. Obviously we’ll be doing laundry so do you just pack for a week and then wash and rewear? I plan to buy a bunch of stuff when we get there like overnight diapers/pull ups, food, maybe some cheap beach/pool toys etc so we don’t have to pack all that.

Hi everyone!

We’re trying to plan a family trip (we are from NJ) over Christmas** **break and would love recommendations from people who have actually been there.

A few things we’re looking for:
-Anywhere except Asia, Australia, or the Middle East.
-We’d prefer to stay in one hotel or resort and avoid moving around a lot.
-We’d rather not rent a car if possible—walkable destinations or places with easy transportation are a big plus.
-Looking for good value, but we’re willing to spend more if it’s truly worth it.

We’re hoping to find a destination that offers a mix of:
-Great food
-Beautiful scenery
-Culture and history
-Outdoor adventures
-Nature or wildlife
-Some time to relax by a pool or beach
-Activities that appeal to both older kids and younger children

We’re open to Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, or anywhere else that would make for an unforgettable Christmas break.

If you could recommend a destination that completely exceeded your expectations for a family vacation, where would it be and why? We’d especially love hearing about places that feel festive or are especially enjoyable during Christmas break.

Thanks in advance—I can’t wait to hear your recommendations!

So we are moving to Germany and I will be flying with my 8 month old. My husband will have to go before us but my mom will be traveling with me and the baby. I am torn between siting in Delta premium select with my baby or getting 2 seats in economy so that I can bring her car seat for her to sleep in.

Also I’m not sure my mom would sit with me in economy…

I should mention I have severe flight anxiety and post partum ocd. So I know I’m going to be super anxious. I know the car seat is the safest option. But would the premium select be more comfortable for us if she end up sleeping on me?

I’m so conflicted and I am making so many other decisions right now I need input on what to do.

Hi I'm from the UK and planning on taking the family on holiday in October.

I'm looking for recommendations of places where the temperature will be high 20 degrees if not early 30s.

We're a family of 4 children ages 12 and 16. My OH doesn't like sitting around the pool all day. We do like to book activities.

We're open to being self catering or all inclusive.

Budget is around £4k.

We're also not families that prefer 5star complexes.

Thanks in advance ☺️

Currently living in South FL and would love to experience fall somewhere. Will be traveling with 3 yr old, husband, and less than 1 yr old, and grandparents. We love good food, tourist attractions, but also love nature, outdoor, fall time, and things to do with our kids. Probably 3-7 days. Anyone have the perfect place in mind?

My husband wants to take a cruise with some friends in January. At that time our oldest with have just turned 2 and youngest will be 4 months. It’s a Royal Caribbean cruise. It’s been a long time since either of us went on a cruise and we’ve never gone with kids, so I have no idea what to expect or plan for or whether it’s even a good idea to take a 4 month old. I’d love to hear from anyone that has taken really little kids on a cruise. Any and all tips are welcome!

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Grateful for advice here. I’m struggling with online booking question.

My family:

Dad (me)
Mum
Daughter 1 (12)
Daughter 2 (10)

..are due to fly w RyanAir on Monday. We booked a holiday through TUI.

We’re looking forward to a much needed break, although as with many families, budget is tight!

We are preparing to check-in online, and we are being asked to pay extra to book seats. We don’t want to do this - we don’t mind where we sit, so long as everyone is secure and safe.

However RyanAir go on to say “children under ELEVEN will be seated with a parent. TEENS will be allocated seats seperately.”

So I have two questions:

1. My daughter is 12. Where does she fall under this policy? She is over 11 and under “teen”.

2. The age differentiation here is VERY young. In an age where we are much more aware of inappropriate behaviour toward young girls, could RyanAir seriously seat my young 12 year old girl between two strange blokes, without a parent to check they aren’t being inappropriate?? She’s far too young and nervous to look after herself in that kjnd of scenario.

I obviously understand that an age-cutoff is required for a policy like this, but I personably feel that the cutoff for automatic collocation with a parent on an international flight is way too young.

I requested support via an advisor on chat. They told me:

1. A twelve year old is a teenager
2. That my only option is to pay
3. That RyanAir does have a policy that any people under 16 must be “accompanied” by an adult. But that they can be seated in completely different areas of a plane.
4. I advised that I didn’t understand the definitions here and asked for the question to be reviewed by a manager.
5. They told me they couldn’t help further and sent me to a feedback form. Superb stuff.

As a parent with a duty of care to my children, in an age where smartphones and cameras are ubiquitous and where we are sadly more aware of inappropriate sexual behaviour by some men, I feel deeply frustrated that RyanAir want to force me to spent more money just to ensure my 12 year old girl is safe and happy.

Grateful for any useful advice or perspective here folks.

Hi! I'm looking to take my family (my husband, his aunt, our 1 year old son and I) to Costa Rica at the end of October (likely 10/23 - 10/30). We would fly into San Jose (SJO). I was originally looking into all inclusive resorts but read on here people don't recommend that in Costa Rica. My husband and I are experienced travelers, but having our 1 year old (will be 19 months at the time of travel) with us makes both of us a little anxious to travel off resort.

Any other families travel with babies or toddlers? Where did you stay? What did you do?

I LOVE wildlife and really want to see monkeys, sloths, macaws, and snorkel if possible. While my husband and his aunt would love to explore a little, they would like a nice beach to relax.

Sorry that was a lot and thank you all in advance for your help! :)

Hi I’m with my Family in Mallorca. We’re looking for some nice beaches around the island. We got a finca in like the middle of the island so we can go everywhere easily.

I’m looking for nice beaches not to touristy where you could park your car nicely, have sand and maybe a bit of cliff jumping. Also being able to rent jetskis cheaply or other boat activities like the banana thing if you understand me. Also we only speak English so maybe somewhere where you can order food in English would be nice.

Probably only the tourist beaches are like that but if you know any hidden gems or so please let me know.

Thanks

Edit:

I read that now is peak season and everywhere is going to be full but maybe somewhere is a hidden gem that’s not completely overloaded.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice because I’m feeling really confused.
I’ll be traveling alone from Ireland to San Francisco with my 7-month-old baby. I have two flight options:
A direct flight that’s about 11 hours.
A flight with a layover: around 6 hours to Boston, then a 4-hour layover, followed by another 7-hour flight to San Francisco.
I’m trying to figure out which would be easier with a baby. Is breaking up the journey worth it, or am I just creating more problems for myself with the extra airport time, boarding twice, and another flight?
If you’ve traveled long-haul alone with a baby, which option would you choose and why?
I’d also really appreciate any tips or tricks for making the journey easier—whether it’s feeding, sleeping, changing diapers, keeping baby entertained, getting through security, or anything else you wish you’d known before flying.
I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed, so any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice because I’m feeling really confused.
I’ll be traveling alone from Ireland to San Francisco with my 7-month-old baby. I have two flight options:
A direct flight that’s about 11 hours.
A flight with a layover: around 6 hours to Boston, then a 4-hour layover, followed by another 7-hour flight to San Francisco.
I’m trying to figure out which would be easier with a baby. Is breaking up the journey worth it, or am I just creating more problems for myself with the extra airport time, boarding twice, and another flight?
If you’ve traveled long-haul alone with a baby, which option would you choose and why?
I’d also really appreciate any tips or tricks for making the journey easier—whether it’s feeding, sleeping, changing diapers, keeping baby entertained, getting through security, or anything else you wish you’d known before flying.
I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed, so any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. Thank you!

I'll be flying solo (red eye, AA business class) on about an 8 hr international flight next month with my 4 year old (in the seat next to me) and my 7 month old on my lap. Luckily my husband will be with us on the way home. It's the baby's first flight, but the 4 year old's 6th international trip. I'm expecting some nerves from the big kid during takeoff and landing, as the business class seats can feel pretty isolated, but she'll be fine. The baby is very happy, easy going, and a good sleeper, although he's starting to crawl and lord help me if a mobile infant on a plane isn't the worst.

In the past, I've had great success with the excellent parenting strategies of unlimited screen time and snacks. Boarding early has worked well for my big kid, but with the baby, we might wait until closer to the last minute. I plan to have them burn off lots of steam in the lounge, and I usually gate check the stroller right at the plane door. I like to travel as light as possible, because my hands will be full enough, but I'm thinking the big kid will have her essentials in her little backpack, and I'll have everything else (including a change of clothes for me!) in my big backpack.

So my question is, am I missing any important tips? Are there any products you've found useful for this situation? Is the Winglett worth the money?