Traveling With Kids Advice
Tips from Park Slope Parents on how best to travel with children including passport information, and air travel and car travel tips and resources. ALSO recommended kid-friendly travel destinations.
For specific recommendations and reviews, check out our TRAVEL RECS pages.
Road Trip Diversions
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You are getting to go on a road trip. 8, 10, 16 hours long and wondering what you can do to keep the little ones occupied? Here are tips from parents about how to fill the hours, and days, in the car.
Unaccompanied Minor: Kids flying solo
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PSP members talk about when their children flew without a parent - domestic and international travel advice included.
Strollers on Airplanes
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Advice about taking a stroller on the airplane.
Car Seats on the Airplane
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All you need to know about taking a car seat on an airplane. From the pros and cons to help you decide if you should bring a car seat through to what to do if you decide to bring it on board and what brands to buy, PSP has it covered!
Jet Lag and Kids
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Help for getting your little ones back on track during and after travel. And there are some useful tips for grown ups in here too!
Passport Information
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Information about how to get your child a passport for travel.
Motion sickness? How to help kids who get car sick (includes general tips for motion sickness, including airplane sickness)
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Help for little ones whose tummies don't like car rides and airplanes. Here are the tips and rules of of tackling and managing motion sickness.
What to Pack: for the KIDS
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A list of general reminders about what NOT to forget when packing for the Kids.
General Advice about Airplane Travel with Kids
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General advice from Park Slope Parents' members on airplane travel with children including airline rules and regulations, sleeping and the essentials to bring with you on board.
(image via Wikimedia Commons here)
Travel Toys and Activities - for the PLANE
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Recommended Toys/ Activities/ Games from PSP Members from over the years that are easy to pack and provide hours of fun guaranteed keep the little ones occupied when travelling on the plane!
Looking for toys and activities the CAR? Read our Road Trip Diversion tips here.
What To Do Checklist: BEFORE You Travel
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What to do before departing a trip with Kids....
Flying with Baby
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Parents share some advice about traveling and flying with a little baby. In this article:
Wondering how to deal with Jet Lag? Read the PSP article HERE that deals specifically with how to help babies/kids adjust to a new time zone.
That’s So 200 Years Ago
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Thinking about taking the family on an American history-themed getaway? Here's one parent's rave review of Old Colonial Williamsburg, Mystic Seaport and Sturbridge Village. Be sure to also consult PSP travel recommendations here.
Vacation Secret-- Shhhh!
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Thinking about taking the family to Florida? One parent highly recommends it! Also see our recommendations for travel destinations here.
Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida
Grab a Sweater and Head to the North Fork
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Another recommendation for an easy to get to travel destination in New York! Here is one review of visiting North Fork. Be sure to consult our travel recommendation section here for more advice on where to go.
Before You Go, Checklists for Traveling With Kids
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A comprehensive list for all you need to do before you leave on vacation and what you need to pack when traveling with kids.
Tips to traveling light
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"Staycation" Cheats: Best Kid-Friendly Day Trips
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Here's a cheat sheet for some local staycation travel spots close to Brooklyn. And be sure to browse our travel recommendation section here for other nearby places to take the kids to!
Finding Couple Time in the Family Vacation
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Summer vacation time is in full swing and as much as you’re looking forward to getting away with your kids, you probably can’t help wishing for the opportunity get away from your kids, too, at least for a little while. It’s not easy, but it is possible to squeeze grown-up time into the corners of your family vacation. Here are a few things that have worked for us.
Fall Weekends Away
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Looking for a Fall Getaway close to New York? Here are some suggestions. Be sure to also consult our recommendation pages for travel spots here.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
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It’s that time of year when far-away relatives start clamoring for you to hop in your car or on a plane to come visit—again. They seem oblivious to the headaches of holiday travel and can’t believe your kids would want to spend the holidays in New York City (with their friends, in their own home) when they could be back wherever you’re from.
Thinking about a Winter Getaway?!
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Below are some suggestions for a Winter Getaway the whole family can enjoy. Be sure to also consult our specific travel recommendation here.
How To Book a Hotel Room that will be Kid & Family Friendly
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Tips for what to look for and ask about when booking a hotel with babies and kids.
What documents does a single parent need when traveling out of the country with kids?
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NYC Airport Tips
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All you need to know about New York City’s Airports
Getting to NYC’s airports can sometimes feel like the most overwhelming part of the trip. Just navigating the different options can feel hard. From subways to car services, the Long Island Railroad, shuttles, routes and even parking options – we’ve pulled together the tips local parents shared about getting to the airport.
Inside the Park Slope Parents Travel Section
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Whether you are planning a weekend away or a big family vacation abroad, Park Slope Parents has you covered! With packing lists, games to bring and tips like how to book a kid friendly hotel room, what it's like to breastfeed/pump when flying, how to bring a stroller on the plane and even how to park your car at JFK, PSP (hopefully) answers all you need to know to make your trip & travels as stress free as possible!
Top 10 Frequently Asked Travel Questions
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Where to find the answers to your most frequently asked travel questions...
Your FAQs about Kids and Travel
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Going on vacation? Lucky you! Here is advice from PSP parents about kids and travel...
15 Tips for Travelling Alone with the Kids
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Traveling can feel especially stressful when you are doing it alone with little kids. Parents share tips of how they managed it.
Tips About Pumping While Traveling and Flying with Breast Milk
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All you need to know about traveling while pumping and flying with breast milk. From security, to the gate, up in the air and even on the way back - Park Slope moms share their experiences about flying with breast milk and pumping (plus tips for alternatives to breastmilk). Includes advice from some of our amazing working moms about what they did when they had to travel for business!
Traveling with a Car Seat
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Advice for traveling with a car seat - at the destination. While parens discussed Bermuda specifically, but there is advice here for other curious parents traveling to other destinations. For advice about flying with a car seat, read what PSP recommends HERE.
TSA Pre✓® When Traveling Babies and Kids
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What you need to know about travelling with TSA PreCheck and kids.
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