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Air Travel with Kids

• Regulations allow only one lap-child per adult. If you're traveling with two children and only one adult, one child will require a seat of his own.
• If you have an infant, request the bulkhead (front row) when booking, but avoid it if you have older babies because these seats offer neither under-seat space nor seat pockets so everything has to be stored overhead.
• To help your baby's ears adjust to changes in cabin pressure, encourage swallowing during takeoff and landing by breastfeeding or offering a bottle or pacifier.
• If your baby is unhappy and begins to cry, take a deep breath and focus your undivided attention on him. Remain calm–if you're anxious, your baby will sense it and become more upset.

Interfering In-laws

• Establish your own roles as parents and be clear about how you want to address various parenting issues; then share your decisions with your in-laws.
• Be diplomatic, but firm, when it comes to conveying how you've decided to approach childrearing.
• Show your appreciation for all the help your in-laws offer and pick your battles over what really matters to you most.
• Involve your in-laws in your children's lives and encourage the bond between them by staying in touch, visiting often and encouraging shared hobbies.

End-of-Day Whining

• Whining behavior at day's end is often due to hunger.
• Create a healthy "dinner box" and have it prepped and ready to go for nights when your child just can't wait until the family dinner.
• Remember that toddlers and preschoolers don't eat as much as adults–they're natural grazers and prefer small portions many times a day.
• Use the "dinner box" as the bulk of your child's meal and have her join the rest of the family for part of the adult meal later.
• Create a special "time with me" seat so your child can hang out with you and not feel neglected when you're busy in the kitchen.

Baby Car Travel

• Place your child in the car seat while you’re at home so she can become comfortable with it.
• Place a mirror or other interesting object on the back of the seat that your baby is facing.
• Many babies are soothed by adult music–especially softer hits such as the Beatles.
• Practice with short, pleasant trips when your baby is in a good mood. A few good experiences may help set a new travel pattern.

Baby Carriers

• Try carriers on before buying–either at the store, or with a friend who owns one. Putting your baby in it will give you the best idea as to fit. If you don't have your baby yet, try using a stuffed animal from the toy department.
• Sling carriers are multi-purpose–you can use them to carry your baby, to create privacy for breastfeeding, and to cover your baby when he's sleeping.
• Front packs are better suited to a baby who is strong enough to hold his head upright.
• Back packs are great for all-day trips, such as hiking, shopping or visiting an amusement park.