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Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Traveling Parent

Have a friend, relative or colleague parent with wanderlust? We've scoured through the myriad of travel products out there to present to you Momaboard.com's Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Traveling Parent (ahem.. this includes you too!). These trendy and useful items match any budget and style preference and cover the gamut of travel accessories and gear. Without further ado, we present our list:


1. KidCo Peapod Plus Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed : Lightweight, portable, UV protection, self-inflating mattress and a phenomenal price compared with other portable beds. Any traveling parent will thank you profusely!

2.  The Totseat: You know how we love it. Now available on Amazon.

3.  Sunshine Kids Stow 'N' Go Car Seatback Organizer: Never lose another bottle or pacifier in the backseat. Great for roadtrips, with 2 bottle holders and several other compartments. Plus, great price.

4. The Pottery Barn Kids Travel Collection: Mix and match items from this stylish collection for any kids' ultimate travel set. DVD players with matching cases, backpacks, rolling backpacks, rolling suitcases, water battles, cameras, you name it. You can get each item monogrammed for an additional $6. I got Karam a backpack and matching rolling suitcase with his name on it for his birthday. Must have for trendy travelers!

5. Aquadoodle Travel-Doodle: Self-contained with only 2 pieces, travel size and with the potential to entertain for hours (ok, who are we kidding? 30 minutes - but that's awesome in baby time!). Great for road trips, on a plane, at restaurants or just generally hanging out. The kids will thank you this time.

6. "At The Zoo" Reusable Sticker Tote: If your child has discovered stickers, nothing will work better than this all-in-one back with sticker book and 100 reusable stickers. Cheap and cheerful!

7. The iPad: Now this has got to be for someone you really care about (like, yourself?), but the iPad is the ultimate in gifts that say "I get you" to parents traveling with children. Available in select (many) countries.

8. Swimways Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy: A great gift for the water lovers. Baby hangs out in this float, complete with sun protection and mum and dad can take turns snoozing on the beach.

9. Central Park Blanket: Ensure a rest stop anywhere with this easy-to-clean-and-stash mat. Durable and stylish for sure and a respectable price point for a good friend gift.

10. Stokke Changing Bag: We love Stokke's European compactness and style. The changing bag stashes all your sanitary needs effectively and is light and versatile to carry. So much better than those overpriced and bulky diaper bags (you hear us, Kate Spade?)

Happy Holidays, and safe travels from Momaboard.com!

Other posts in the Miscellaneous  series:

Where the Globe-Trotter Rests

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Air China: Most Baby-UNfriendly airline!

I am in the process of booking my tickets to Shanghai, and it is a complete nightmare!

Firstly, the Air China website does not let you add an infant to your ticket upon purchase. You are instructed to call the Air China office, but when I did, after a 20 minute wait, I was told that there is an additional $150 fee to add infants on through the airline and I should do it through a travel agent??!? WTF? That sounded like rubbish so I called again (and waited another 20 minutes) and was told that it was $100.
Secondly, they only allow babies upto 6 months of age to use the bassinets. Are you serious? So, I asked, "You expect me to spend an 11 hour flight with my 17-month old baby sharing my economy seat", and he said, "Yes, or you can buy him another seat". Nice - at this point, I am considering a refund. Will keep you posted.

Other posts in the Airlines and Flying series:

For First-Timers: Overcoming Your Worst Fears of Flying with Your Kids


For Travelers in America: Preparing and Protecting Your Children from New TSA Security and Pat-Down Procedures


Flight Safety Tips from a Professional!

Airlines and Flying: Traveling Domestically? Carry Age Proof (for the baby)


10 Insider Tips for Travel with a Baby






Six Reasons NEVER to Fly Air China (even without a child)


Packing for China: My All-Inclusive List


A note on airplane bassinets (and other notes)

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