Travel Gear

When a box of several Buff products showed up in the mail for us to try out, at first I didn’t get it. I’ll admit it. I looked at these neck cylinders and thought – but why? I’m a simple … Continued

Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Volume Limited Kids’ Bluetooth Headphones might just be the holy grail of kids bluetooth headphones, or non-bluetooth for that matter. I knew I needed new earphones for my kids the first time my son complained he … Continued

The question of what to pack in a carry-on bag or the backseat of the minivan during a road trip is a serious one. I deeply believe an iPad or Kindle is an important tool for getting kids through interminable … Continued

There are some things you never knew you always needed until one day they magically appear in your life. That’s how I feel about the Sunday Afternoons kids play hat. My eldest kiddo never gets burned, but I am ashamed … Continued

I thought about creating a nice, normal packing checklist for family travel, but then I remembered that not everyone has binoculars on their packing list. I have three active young boys, plus a nature-loving husband. Kids forget to pack underwear? … Continued

There’s a best stroller for every activity, and that includes travel. Yes, it’s true. You might need a different stroller for traveling than you do at home – and very possibly a cheap one that can withstand a few bumps … Continued

Ikiki is a small company based in Utah that produces unique and comfy kids’ shoes – squeaky shoes! – that you won’t find in stores. But don’t let that stop you from trying them out. Shipping, returns, and exchanges are … Continued

Sometimes I can just throw a container of Cheerios in my bag and be on the way for the day. Other times, I need to carry more snacks, maybe some water, and lunch or dinner – and the combination ends … Continued

What you need in order to navigate an airport successfully: hands. What you don’t need while navigating the airport: having your hands completely occupied by your baby. Enter the baby carrier, a centuries-old tradition that has been co-opted by capitalism … Continued