Subscribe via RSS FeedApr|22|2008
Traveling While On The Family Way
Posted by Noemi as People, Health, Tips, Family
One of the main reasons I do not want to get pregnant is my fear that I might not be able to travel as much as I do now. That line may be too personal for some of you but I thought that it might strike a chord in some other women. Men might not really get it, but while being pregnant does not make one an invalid, it can get in the way of some things.
However, as many of my mom friends have told me, traveling does not necessarily have to be put off just because you are in the family way. It depends on the stage …
Nov|30|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 3
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Transport, People, Tips, Family
Here’s the rest of the things you want to be sure you have on your carry-on or diaper bag.
Prepare a first-aid kit, that should include medicines for fever, colds, flu, allergies, and any prescription medicines your child needs. Include bandages, gauze & motion sickness medicines just in case.
Always pack a lightweight blanket. Aside from the obvious, it can serve a variety of uses, such as a shade from the sun, a spot you can lay your baby down, or extra cushion for baby.
Bring along a foldable, small umbrella. The weather is always unpredictable, and it can be used both for rain and shine.
Hats and caps are also musts for any type of weather.
Don’t forget the …
Nov|29|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Transport, People, Tips, Family
Your kids may be half your size, but they usually end up taking twice the luggage space. Here’s some more tips on what you’ll need to pack for your carry-on, or diaper bags.
If you’re traveling on a plane and you have an infant with you, be sure to bring along a bottle or pacifier for your baby to suck. This will relieve your baby from ear pain caused by air pressure changes during takeoff and landing.
Be sure to bring only as much baby food as you’ll need for during the journey, with a little allowance for good measure. For the rest of the trip, you can stow the extra baby food in your checked-in baggage. …
Nov|28|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Education, Destinations, Transport, People, Tips, Family
Going on trips with my kids are always a huge production, especially if it lasts more than a weekend. My husband jokes that we should buy a motor home, since we end up bringing half the house with us. Most parents would understand, oftentimes, the baggage allowance for my kids is a ratio of 2:1; 2 bags per kid compared to the adults. Since we practically spend every weekend visiting grandparents, and insist on vacationing with the kids every time, we had to learn to trim our baggage to the essentials. For the harassed mom or dad, we’d like to share some tips and tricks we’ve learned, along with our must-bring items.
If you’re traveling with an …
Nov|21|2007
Traveling With Kids, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, People, Tips, Getaways, Family
Here’s the rest of the tips about enjoying your vacation while traveling with kids:
• Double-check your reservation- to err is human, and sometimes reservation agents can make mistakes with your reservation. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience, make sure you call your hotel or resort 24 hours before you leave to double-check your reservation. Also, if you’re unfamiliar with the hotel, and you know someone in the area, have them check it out for you beforehand. Issues about cleanliness and security, which you might normally let pass if you were traveling alone, can suddenly become a big deal if you have kids along. If you have any special requests, such as non-smoking rooms or an extra bed or crib, …
Nov|20|2007
Traveling With Kids, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, People, Tips, Getaways, Family
The coming of the holidays usually means an increase in family travel as well. Some families may be traveling to visit grandparents or relatives, some may simply want to take advantage of the season to have a holiday vacation. Whatever the reason, traveling with kids also means more baggage, more preparation time, more expenses and oftentimes more stress! It doesn’t have to be that way, of course. You can still travel with your kids and end up having fun, not feeling like a Scrooge. Here’s some tips on traveling with kids:
• Pick a family-friendly destination or experience – choose a destination that will appeal to all ages: kids, teens and adults. Although you might find …
Nov|14|2007
Baby (Born) On Board!
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Transport, Around The World, People, News, Tips, Health, Family
There’s an urban legend floating around in the airline industry, that babies born on board a flight get a lifetime free ride with the airline. It certainly tickles the imagination, the idea of being able to go places anytime you want, all for free! Unfortunately, it’s a legend that has no basis in fact; airline agents I’ve spoken to deny that the airline has any such policy. In fact, airlines strongly discourage pregnant women to fly during their third trimester.
In general, airlines require a pregnant woman traveling during her ninth month to present a doctor’s “permission-to-travel” letter signed within 72 hours of travel. This is enforced based on an “honor policy”, however. …
Nov|09|2007
Babywearing: Baby Slings, Part 2
Posted by Camica as People, Tips, Backpacking & Budget, Family
Among all the baby slings in the market, I found the ring sling to be the best fit for me. There were several reasons, which I would like to share with you, to help you decide if a ring sling is ideal for you too.
• First, I liked the fact that the ring sling can be used from birth through toddlerhood. Most carriers in the market are not suitable for newborns, while some are not big enough or can’t handle a toddler’s weight. A ring sling can support a newborn’s head and neck, and can be adjusted to fit your baby’s size.
• Ring slings are very good for breastfeeding moms. The sling can be easily adjusted to position …
Nov|08|2007
Babywearing: Baby Slings, Part 1
Posted by Camica as People, Tips, Backpacking & Budget, Family
Last post, I started sharing about the benefits of babywearing. I only discovered the magic of baby slings after my second child was born. Although I already had the full arsenal of baby gear from my firstborn, I decided I had to buy a baby sling as well. It’s an investment I’ve never regretted.
Although there are several different kinds of slings and baby carriers in the market, I decided to choose a ring sling. Ring slings are baby carriers that are composed of a length of cloth and two rings made of metal or tough plastic. One end of the cloth is sewn to two rings. Starting from the shoulder, you wrap …
Nov|07|2007
Wearing Your Baby, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Transport, Around The World, People, Tips, Backpacking & Budget, Family
Babywearing, or the art of carrying your baby in a sling or a carrier you wear around your body, has been around for generations. In fact, it’s the most natural and convenient way of lugging your baby around. Unfortunately, most “civilized” countries haven’t been using this method, preferring to place the baby in a stroller or a baby carriage, or relegating baby to a nanny. As parents became more hands-on, and started bringing their babies anywhere, however, the practice of carrying baby close to the parent has become a growing trend. In fact, studies show that carrying baby is beneficial, not only for the parents, but most specially for the baby.
It’s best for baby
Baby slings encourage …
