✈️ Travel & getting out of the house
sf bay parent supermap - shows local playgrounds, parks, libraries, museums, used kids’ clothing stores, etc.
Sun safety tips for infants (tldr; keep your baby in the shade / covered up as much as possible & consult with your pediatrician before using sunscreen on your baby)
Dealing with jet lag
💡If you are renting a car and need a car seat at your destination and don't want to carry your own, insurance companies such as AAA have a free service for adding an infant car seat, depending on your plan.
💡Many airlines allow customers to check infant car seats and/or strollers for free — check with your airline in advance.
💡Bottles of breastmilk and formula are considered medical supplies and are not subject to the TSA liquid limits.
Baby equipment rental services
Travel equipment recommendations
Car seats
Doona - car seat and stroller combo
Cosco Scenera - very light travel car seat
Travel cribs
Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light - lightweight & easy to assemble
Guava Lotus Travel Crib - has a side zipper door
Family travel bloggers / content creators
Raising Trekkers - Our friend Veronica documents traveling with her husband and 2 kiddos! They offer tips on how to manage the logistics of domestic and international family travel.
The Traveling Child - family travel blogging, with a focus on affordability and exploring a wide range of destinations
Nursing / feeding and pumping on the go
Finding a quiet space to feed your baby or pump can be challenging. But know that there are nursery / designated spaces available sometimes!
Public buildings (offices, play spaces, airports, etc.)
Mamava pods - Roomy, private lactation pods that are free to use. Download the Mamava app.
Upscale shopping malls/department stores (e.g., Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's) often have nursing areas in the female restrooms.
Airport
Look for “Nursery” rooms. Typically, these rooms are equipped with a comfortable chair and diaper-changing station.
Some airport terminals will have the Mamava pods.
Pumpspotting app - offers breastfeeding support and info on local breastfeeding locations. Blossom Birth & Family offers 3 free months (see bottom of this page, promo code: PSPARTNERS) of access to the app.
Moms Pump Here - travel blog and nursing room locator.
Gear for pumping milk, making formula, & washing bottles
Mobile breastmilk pumps
“Best Wearable Breast Pumps” from Wirecutter
Momcozy mobile wearable breast pumps - the Momcozy M5 pump worked well for Emily, although the pumps are not subtle and can be awkwardly bulky to wear around in public
How to clean while traveling
Microwavable steam sterilizer bags (e.g, Medela Quick Clean)
How to transport breastmilk
How to transport formula
Bring along extra bottles pre-filled with filtered water, so all you need to do is add formula.
Wet bags for pump parts, damp baby items, etc.
Haakaa waterproof wet bags
Booking lodging
When booking your hotel or Airbnb, consider looking into child-friendly places that provide some of the items listed below. (You may need to specifically ask for them!)
Travel crib / pack and play
High chair
Microwave - if you need to heat up your baby's food
Fridge - for storing breastmilk, formula, baby food. When you make your booking, ask ahead whether your room can be equipped with a mini fridge. Please keep in mind that not all mini fridges/bars go to the cold temperature you'll need to properly store your food (e.g., for breastmilk, 40 degrees F or lower). Consider clarifying the fridge's temperature range with your host / hotel staff.
Electric kettle - to make hot water quick and/or sterilize equipment
