I need some advice. We are thinking about traveling with our 4 months old to Myanmar to visit the family. I am really nervous taking the baby on the first international flight without the MMR vaccine. By then, the baby will have her second set of vaccines. We are traveling from the US, so the flight itself will be pretty long as well. Is it worth it, or should we wait until the baby is 1+ year before traveling that far?

I'm trying to book a flight to Japan with my 4 month old baby - I always book a separate seat and bring a carseat - did this for my older kid since birth too - for safety, since I'm afraid of flying and this is what flight attendants recommend. On the JAL website, it will not let us book a seat at all for a child under two - it will only let us pay a lap infant fee. I'm not interested in being convinced to do lap or use one of the bassinets (they don't have restraints). Does anyone have experience booking a separate seat for an infant? Do I have to book the whole thing on the phone? Will they accept a US carseat that is TSA approved? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

We’re buying a new car and expecting a baby soon. We have the option of adding a towbar, but I’m wondering whether it might get in the way when accessing the boot, especially with a pram and all the baby gear. Am I overthinking this, or is it something worth considering before we decide?

Has anyone successfully gate-checked a collapsible stroller wagon on JetBlue without paying an extra fee?
I'll be traveling with four little ones and have a

It folds down, has safety harnesses, and isn't any bigger than some double strollers.

I know JetBlue's policy says wagons aren't considered regular strollers, but I'm wondering if anyone has actually brought one through the airport and gate-checked it for free.
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially which airport you flew out of!

My partner and I are travelling South east Asia in January next year for a month with our baby who will be 7 months old. I am from there and grew up in Cambodia in my early years but understand a lot would have changed since then. Looking for any helpful tips and suggestions for travelling with a baby as we will be in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Have been advised to rely on the carrier but thinking to also bring a travel pram despite the fact that we might not get as much use out of it due to accessibility.
Any tips are appreciated!

Airplane bed? Something flat for a 6 month old to lay on to hopefully sleep during a light. Something that could lay on our legs or on his own seat, if he gets one. Thanks!

Hi! It’s my son’s second time flying, the first time it was a longer flight so we purchased him a seat and brought his car seat. He did great. This time it’s a shorter flight so we’re just taking him as a lap infant. Any recommendations of specific toys or activities we can bring to keep him occupied?

My partner, our 4-year-old daughter, and I are planning a trip to Japan in March 2027. This is our third time in Japan, and we want to explore some new places.

We’ll be spending the first part of our trip in Tokyo with family, and then we’re planning to explore Okinawa from March 12 to around March 21–23.

We love nature, local food, coffee shops, and exploring places at a relaxed pace. Since we’re traveling with a 4-year-old, we don’t want to spend the whole trip packing, unpacking, and rushing from one place to another.

Here’s our current plan:

• March 12–14: Naha (2 nights): Explore the city, try local food, and potentially take a day trip to the Kerama Islands (Zamami) if the weather and ferry conditions allow.
• March 14–17: Motobu, northern Okinawa (3 nights): Rent a car to explore the northern part of the island, including the beaches and Kouri Island.
• March 17–21: Ishigaki (4 nights): Enjoy the beaches and nature, with a day trip to Taketomi Island.
• After March 21: We’re considering flying to Fukuoka for a couple of nights before returning to Tokyo around March 23-24. Our international flight home is on March 25. But maybe... it's too much.... We’re also wondering whether we should skip Fukuoka and spend more time in Okinawa instead...

Does this itinerary feel realistic with a 4-year-old?

Are two nights in Naha enough if we want to explore the city and potentially visit the Kerama Islands?

Is three nights in Motobu enough to explore northern Okinawa without rushing?

Are four nights in Ishigaki enough to enjoy the island at a relaxed pace, including a day trip to Taketomi?

Would you recommend adding another island or excursion, or is it better to keep things simple?

Would you skip Fukuoka and spend those extra days in Okinawa, or is Fukuoka worth the additional flight and travel time?

Is it still too cold to go swimming in mid-March? We know March isn’t peak beach season, so we’re not expecting tropical swimming weather every day. We’re more interested in beautiful scenery, relaxed island life, good food, and enjoying the trip as a family.

Thanks so much for any advice, especially from people who have visited Okinawa with young children!

My husband is Japanese, born and raised in Tokyo. And we’ve been flying there yearly to visit my husband’s family, first trip it was just me and him. Second trip with our then 4-5 month old, and our third trip for this November, he’s now a toddler, 14 months old.

I know the flight back and forth will be tedious with a toddler but I’ve come with a plan to tire him out before our flights, pack lots of snacks, toys, and of course I’ll breastfeed him to put him to sleep since it’s soothing for him.

I’ve done research in places that are toddler friendly for family outings, and I plan to tell my MIL to baby proof her home for us since he opens the cabinets and there’s a staircase where he can easily fall to the first floor (one side is exposed, no wall).

I’m excited for my son to be surrounded hearing Japanese more, my husband speaks to him in Japanese sometimes but it’s mainly English. I speak to him mainly in Spanish and I’ll immediately translate it to English. He seems to understand more Spanish/English rather than Japanese. Whenever my husband speaks to him in Japanese, my son ignores him.

For the places I’d like to take him are Mizumoto Park, Ueno Park, Arisugawa Park, Kamichiba Sunahra, and the indoor playground at the top of Tokyo Skytree. What are other places anyone else recommends with a toddler?

(SIDE NOTE: I’m even more excited for my MIL to watch our son so my husband and I can go on dates so any suggestions is always appreciated:3)

Hi everyone!

I’m traveling from Canada to France for one month with my almost 8-month-old baby, who is breastfed.
What are your must-haves for the flight and the stay? What did you find really useful, and what could you have left at home?

hi all! my husband and I are hoping to take a trip (about 5-6 nights) somewhere in the US for NYE. we are leaning toward mild winter weather or warmer.
we have an almost 18-month old, who is well traveled. we live in the US but are just hoping for some fresh ideas from the community! TIA

Looking for some recommendations on a resort to stay at in Punta Cana for school vacation in 2027

Hi everyone! I’m expecting my second child in January, and my kids will be almost exactly 3 years apart. I’m hoping to get some recommendations from parents who have found a double stroller they absolutely love!

For some background, I travel frequently by plane to visit family and friends, sometimes without my husband, and we’ll also be moving to Japan for three years this coming summer. Because of this, finding something lightweight, compact, and easy to manage while traveling solo with two little ones is extremely important to me.
I currently have the Doona (which I LOVE!) and the Orbit Baby G5 (which I’m honestly not a huge fan of).

What I’m looking for:
A lightweight, compact double stroller.
An easy, preferably one-handed fold.
Something that folds as ONE piece, even with both kids’ seats attached.
Narrow enough to navigate Japan, where I’ve heard sidewalks, stores, and other spaces can be quite tight.
Ideally, the ability to add a standing board or attachment for a third child if we decide to expand our family again.

Strollers I’ve considered so far:
Nuna Double Stroller: I like the concept, but I’m concerned it may be too wide or bulky for Japan.
Austlen Stroller: I really like that it can accommodate luggage, carry two children, and fold as one piece. My only hesitation is that it doesn’t seem to offer an option for a third child.
Calilou France Magnetic Connector: I’ve also looked into their magnetic attachment system that connects two separate strollers to create a double. I’m curious whether anyone has tried this and how practical it actually is for everyday use and travel.

My biggest priority is finding something that makes traveling with two kids as easy as possible while ideally having the flexibility to grow with our family.
Any recommendations, experiences, or advice would be so appreciated! Thank you!! 🤍