Last updated: May 2026 Every parent has asked a version of the same question at some point: where can we go where there’s actually something for the kids, and for us, to do? Not just a crèche to drop them…
I was seven or eight years old, standing in the streets of Kathmandu in Nepal when I turned to my mum and said: “Mummy, it’s very different here.” It sounds simple. But that moment has stayed with our family for…
You’ve found the perfect villa: great pool, brilliant location, exactly what you were looking for – except it’s got tiled floors throughout and absolutely zero baby kit. Sound familiar? This was us in the Florida Keys. The accommodation ticked every…
Last updated: February 2026 Planning a family holiday to Europe in 2026? You need to know about two big changes to how UK travellers cross EU borders – one that’s already happening right now, and one that’s coming later this…
We all know that a holiday starts before you board the plane, but your airport experience looks a bit different when you’re flying with a baby or toddler. We’ve flown from multiple airports with R since he was four months…
Last updated: April 2026. Ultimate ways to keep your infant entertained on planes, road trips and holidays Travelling with a baby can feel daunting, especially when you’re wondering how on earth you’ll keep them entertained for hours on a plane…
Last updated: March 2026. Planning your first baby-friendly holiday can feel like a daunting task. Presuming you’ve got their passport sorted (if not, here’s our step-by-step guide), you’re probably thinking: where should you go? What type of accommodation works best?…
Last updated: January 2026. If you’ve ever daydreamed about showing your little ones Europe’s castles, mountains, seaside towns and iconic cities, all without the stress of airports, then an Interrail or Eurail family pass might be just the ticket (literally!).…
Last updated: January 2026. We regularly update this based on the flights we take, and feed in the latest expert advice. A parent-tested guide to managing jet lag with little ones Travelling with a baby can be an incredible adventure,…
Back in the earlier postpartum days, a couple of my local NCT mum friends and I spotted Eurostar’s £35 each way sale and, in a haze of sleep-deprived optimism, decided to ‘pop’ over to Lille, France for lunch to celebrate…
Last updated: April 2026. All prams tested by real parent reviewers. From cobbled city streets to cabin luggage compartments, are you trying to find the best travel pram for flying with a baby? We know the feeling. We’ve tested six…
Flying long-haul with a baby can feel a bit like entering a survival game show, except there are no prizes at the end, just jet lag and a nappy explosion somewhere over the Atlantic. But over the past six years…
Last updated: March 2026. When we boarded our first international flight with our baby, he was just a few months old. We were equal parts excited and anxious – would he cry the whole flight? Would we actually enjoy the…
Last updated: May 2026. Can you go on holiday with a newborn baby? We’ve taken R on more trips than I can count in his first year: a Norfolk cottage at three months old, Mallorca at six months, a New…
Last updated: May 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…
Getting a baby passport in the UK feels daunting when you’re staring at government websites at 2am, desperate to book that first family holiday. How long will it take? Can you even photograph a 6-week-old? What if the countersignatory thing…
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…