I don’t fly American much, but I just booked some flights on American to return home for the Christmas holidays with my husband and three year old. Little did I know that I would be walking right into one of my least favorite travel-with-kids situations: seat assignment Russian roulette. I thought that by booking more …
As I mentioned earlier this week, my family traveled on Virgin America from SFO to JFK and back last weekend for a family wedding. My daughter had the chance to tell Sir Richard Branson himself aboard this flight: “I love Virgin!” And sure enough, I’m happy to report that we do indeed love Virgin after …
This past weekend, I flew with my husband and daughter from SFO to JFK to attend a family wedding in Connecticut. For the first time since my daughter was a very small infant, we flew Virgin America. I love Virgin America as an airline and would love to fly it more, but (aside from New …
I haven’t had to struggle with diapers for about a year now (hooray for a potty-trained toddler!), but I distinctly remember just how hard a simple diaper change could be when traveling with a little one. Believe it or not, there are a LOT of airplanes flying the friendly skies these days without a single …
International Travel If you are traveling internationally, this is a simple question. Yes! You need a passport for your little one, even if you are just going to Mexico or Canada. Many parents who haven’t traveled frequently may be unaware of the law changes in 2007 (requiring those entering the US by air to have …
Updated June 30, 2015! Back when I was childless and carefree, I prided myself in being able to pack light. I regularly carried on a single roll-aboard in my travels so I could be on my way out of an airport quickly, bypassing the bag carousel. Once our first little one came along, I realized …
If you are traveling with an infant or toddler, one of the most stressful parts of air travel is standing in an endless airport security line. Although there are some times when this just can’t be avoided, there are a few strategies you should consider when the TSA is getting you down. Here are 4 …
Like many frequent travelers, I’ve found clearing airport security to be a bit of a challenge with a little one in tow. Most of the hassles do not come from my toddler, however. They come from the TSA — the oh-so-bright folks who create the maze of contradictory, unenforced, overinforced, and misenforced rules that govern …
Welcome! I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 12 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.
