Last updated: October 2026 R has been travelling with our trusty travel cot since he was four months old, and while he settles in a borrowed one we often don’t want to jinx it so still take our own on…
Last updated: September 2026. If you hire a car on holiday, the excess can catch most families out, but not in the way you might think. When you pick up a rental, the agreement almost always includes a Collision Damage…
Last updated: September 2026 We got our first backpack carrier when R was 7 months old, after realising our beloved Ergobaby front carrier just wasn’t going to cut it for longer walks as our son got bigger. We’ve used our…
Last updated: September 2026. If you’re wondering whether Simpson Travel is worth the premium, we spent a week at Mousses Villas in Lefkada with our 18-month-old son to find out. This Simpson Travel review is based on our first-hand experience:…
Finding the best family travel insurance in the UK means thinking beyond price. Here's what we look for as a family who travels frequently with a baby and toddler.
This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Last updated: October 2026. Like me, you’ve probably found that searching for the best travel car seat is one of those…
Looking for the best kids’ travel clothing brands? We’ve tried and tested baby and toddler clothes on our own family trips, from long-haul flights and beach holidays to rainy days exploring Scotland. These are the brands we actually rate for…
Last updated: October 2026. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Natural Baby Shower gifted us the Stokke JetKids BedBox, Carry On Kiddie sent us their case to…
This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We paid for our BabyQuip rental in the Florida Keys. BabyQuip gave us a voucher for our rentals in Charleston and…
This was a gifted experience with City Cruises. All opinions are my own (and R’s, expressed mainly through crumbs!) When I first thought about afternoon tea on the Thames with a 14-month-old and a friend and their toddler in tow,…
Last updated: September 2026. Airport facilities change often, so we’ve checked every claim below against each airport’s own website, but always confirm on the day. A holiday starts before you board the plane, and your airport experience looks a bit…
Last updated: October 2026. This guide contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through them. How we keep R entertained on planes, road trips and holidays The…
Last updated: October 2026. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. From cobbled city streets to cabin luggage compartments, are you trying to find the best travel pram…
Last updated: October 2026. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Flying long-haul with a baby can feel a bit like entering a survival game show, except there are…
Last updated: September 2026. Knowing what to pack for a holiday with a baby is one of those things nobody really prepares you for. You don’t want to overpack, but you really don’t want to be paying over the odds…
Last updated: May 2026. We regularly update this guide with the latest airline policies and parent-tested tips. Planning your first flight with a baby can feel overwhelming – we get it. After flying with R pretty much every month since…
Last updated: February 2026. How to keep baby cool in summer: why UK parents need this guide UK summers these days see temperatures hit 32°C, and like many parents, I am frantic about keeping R comfortable in the heat. Air…