Travels with Baby
is a book you can use through all phases of your
child's first years. Here are just a few examples of how this book
may help you plan: all family trips,
air travel, rail
travel, cruise vacations,
travel by automobile, and international
travel.
Special sections also address:
- Flying with twins and multiples
- Rail travel with twins and
multiple children
- Flying with special needs
children
- Flying for an international
adoption.
For all
family trips:
Identify your child's key temperament traits to help plan trips and
travel strategies accordingly.
Discover helpful products and gear to
minimize packing and maximize comfort.
Learn how to help your family stay
healthy on the road--and what to do in case of illness.
Become a master of childproofing on the
go and in unfamiliar settings.
For air travel:
Get the details on
flying with a lap child, using an airline bassinet, or a car seat onboard.
Learn the ins and outs of getting
through security and gate-checking gear.
See the major airlines side-by-side to see
which will best accommodate your needs.
Save time searching the right Web sites
for the best airfare for your family.
For rail travel:
Discover 12 scenic day trips by train for easy and memorable
outings across the U.S.
Get familiar with Amtrak and VIA Rail's
notable routes and journey highlights.
Learn all about sleeper accommodations and
traveling overnight with children on trains.
Size up whether you'll save with rail
passes or point-to-point tickets while visiting Europe.
For cruise vacations:
Save time and money by shopping for
cruises where infants or children cruise free.
See which cruise lines offer babysitting
for infants and babies.
Find a children's activity program or
"kids' camp" that will welcome your child--while still in diapers.
Learn how to make the most of your port
excursions with your child.
For travel by
automobile:
Install car seats quickly and with
confidence using any variety of seat belts or LATCH
Get help deciding whether its worth
renting an RV or campervan for your road trip.
Learn to prevent and manage carsickness
for small children on the road.
Get answers to common questions about
taxis, kids, and car seats--and safe alternatives.
For international travel:
Find out everything you need to know to
get your child's first passport.
Customize your own letter of consent for
traveling solo with your child.
Learn what you need to know about car
seat laws in other countries.
Prepare yourself for cultural
differences you never encountered before traveling with children.
For more information, see the detailed
Table of Contents.
