A resource
for parents who want to keep “doing” but now have kids.
Wherever you may be headed, this is designed to give you ideas and insights to plan your visit/trip/travels to avoid surprises and stress. All of this is based on experience~hopefully it helps you embark on the next great adventure while also being an amazing parent!
Things that I note include: airports, events, attractions, sporting venues with a special eye on nursing spaces, child-friendly bathroom/changing rooms, kids play areas, kid amenities, special access, products that have been game changes (not endorsed, just ones I like). I hope this helps make your next outing slightly less stressful.
Erin Blecha-Ward
As a long-time traveler, for work and fun, business owner, wife and now mother, having kids has shifted my travel mantra from “I can backpack through Central American for a month with a duffle bag” to “I can still travel AND I need at least two checked bags for a weekend away and a plan of where I can nurse en route.” That means leaving more time at the front and back end, planning out airport and attraction amenities and thinking through how to maximize space while bringing what I need. We’ve had our share of unforgettable moments in travel-both good and bad, but I’m so glad I got out there and did it! I’ve learned some things that have made it much easier, from what to pack, what to expect and where to go (and where to avoid!). The biggest challenge for me was traveling for work and needing to nurse or pump in airports, it wasn’t well documented so I created this as a resource for other mamas who need to know to make the trip a success! Bon Voyage!