Jet With Kids

Kushies Water (Pool, Beach, Sand) Shoes for Kids

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:35:40 +0000

I promised my husband and myself that I would take some time off from work this summer to enjoy my son before he enters kindergarten. However, even when I am not “working” I am working because I live my job - traveling with my son! We were driving through Monterey, CA for a short visit and [...]

Trends for Kids Buggster S: Travel Stroller Review

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:31:44 +0000

Some people travel to Germany to pick up a new BMW or Mercedes. Instead we picked up a “new ride” for our four year old son - a German engineered stroller! As I have said many times - the stroller is under-appreciated and often overlooked as the sanity saver it can be when traveling and in everyday [...]

Summer Travel With Kids: Sick Kids?

Anya Clowers, RN — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:57:13 +0000

Summer travel season is here! Packing the swimsuit, sunscreen, snorkel and… Kleenex? This morning I was awoken by my 4 year old - oh wait, he is now 5 (I am still in denial). Anyway, he woke me up miserably complaining of a stuffy nose and not feeling well. Oh, the summer cold. I think back to where [...]

Forget It! I can hold it! (Unsanitary Bathrooms)

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:06:44 +0000

Travel allows us to experience new cultures, languages, and surroundings. Bringing along a few conveniences from home can help us enjoy travel even more. Keeping my family safe and healthy away from home is always a major priority. After all, who wants to deal with the flu when you could be walking the cobblestone streets [...]

Traveling Toothbrushes: Traveling with Bacteria?

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:55:29 +0000

How many bacterial colonies are on your toothbrush today? 8, 10? How about 8 or 10 million? Yes, Violight reports Independent Laboratories have determined that average everyday, healthy people are brushing their teeth with millions of bacteria. Think you haven’t been affected by this? Ever wonder why colds and flu viruses spread rapidly through your family? These bacteria [...]

Learning to Walk Shoes: No Clunk-Clunk!

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:49:21 +0000

Newly walking feet need to be comfortable feet. They also need to be flexible feet and if covered, have flexible shoes around the chubby layers of fat. Rigid shoes can be detrimental to the development of a child’s foot. I saw this firsthand with my nephew. His grandparents were visiting and were quick to show [...]

Not a Baby Anymore - Adapt! Britax Frontier Car Seat

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:01:32 +0000

Is your baby outgrowing the infant seat? Looking for something to last for the long haul? Have you considered that soon your child may view a car seat as something for babies and not for a “big kid”? Soon school and peers will be part of the equation, and safety in the [...]

Separate Confirmation Numbers? Separated…

Anya Clowers, RN — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:15:32 +0000

When we booked our flights, we were able to get a fantastic deal- only when we split the group of seven into two separate queries. When we asked for seven tickets, the price increased. However, we got creative and booked three and four tickets to get the fantastic deal. So we traveled with two confirmation numbers. Not [...]

Flexibility in Travel Itinerary

Anya Clowers, RN — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:06:43 +0000

Yesterday I flew home from my sister’s cruise ship wedding in Florida. Our flight was planned for a 5pm arrival in San Francisco- putting us home at 7pm in Sacramento. What time did we actually arrive? 2:30am Due to two separate delays in Miami - one airline related and the other weather related, we missed our [...]

Do We REALLY Need To Travel With A Stroller?

Anya Clowers, RN — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:02:48 +0000

“Do we really need to travel with a stroller? I was thinking about leaving it at home, it’s so big and bulky!” This is a common question for traveling families (most common for dads to ask- as they picture the big bulky stroller added to the pile of luggage). The answer? There is no hesitation when I [...]