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Deer Island, New Brunswick With a Baby: Ferry, Whale Watching & What to Do

If you're looking for a quiet little fishing-island getaway in New Brunswick - especially one where you can go whale watching without spending a fortune - Deer Island is absolutely worth considering.

We spent two nights on Deer Island in August when Parker was 10 months old. We were already staying with family near St. Martins, and Deer Island caught our attention mostly because of the affordable whale-watching options. It ended up being exactly the kind of side trip we like with a baby: slow-paced, scenic and easy to explore without a packed itinerary.

Two nights felt just right. Long enough that we didn't have to rush, but Deer Island isn't somewhere I'd plan a week-long itinerary.

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Where to Stay in Koh Samui with a Baby

One of the things we loved most about Koh Samui was how different each area felt. During our month in Thailand, we stayed in three completely different accommodations around the island: a beachfront mud villa, a private pool villa, and a budget-friendly beachfront hotel near Fisherman's Village.

Each offered something unique, and each suited a different style of family travel. If you're planning a trip to Koh Samui with a baby or toddler, here's our honest experience at all three.

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How We Choose Baby-Friendly Accommodation (After Staying in Dozens of Places With Our Baby)

Finding a place to stay with a baby can feel surprisingly stressful.

Before Parker, choosing accommodation was mostly about location, price, and maybe a nice view. Traveling with a baby changes that equation. Suddenly things like nap schedules, quiet evenings, and space to move around matter much more than fancy amenities.

After our first few trips, we realized something important: a place doesn’t just need to allow babies - it needs to actually work for traveling with a baby.

Here are the features that made the biggest difference for us when choosing baby-friendly accommodation.

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The Ultimate Baby Camping Packing List (What We Actually Used)

After spending 16 days camping with our baby, we learned one big lesson:

You need far less than you think.

Before our trip, I spent weeks researching packing lists, trying to prepare for every possible situation. Like most first-time parents, I packed "just in case" items that never left the bag.

Some things became everyday essentials.

Others came home exactly as we packed them.

If you're planning your first camping trip with a baby, here's what we actually used—and what we'd pack differently next time.

Thailand With a Baby: Complete Family Travel Guide

Thailand is one of those destinations that looks perfect on Instagram: turquoise water, beachside massages, incredible food, and affordable luxury.

But when you’re traveling with a baby, the real question becomes: is it actually worth it-or just too hard?

We recently travelled to Thailand with our baby, and I’m going to break down exactly what it was like—the good, the hard parts, and whether we’d do it again.

Road Tripping With a Baby: What We Learned After an 8-Day Adventure

We just finished a road trip across the U.S. with Parker at 6 months old — and I’ll say this upfront:

It was slower, messier, and more beautiful than we expected.

If you’re planning a road trip with a baby, this isn’t a “perfect itinerary” post. This is what actually worked for us — and what we’d do differently next time.

How We Choose Baby-Friendly Accommodation (After Staying in Dozens of Places With Our Baby)

Finding a place to stay with a baby can feel surprisingly stressful.

After our first few trips, we realized something important: a place doesn’t just need to allow babies - it needs to actually work for traveling with a baby.

Here are the features that made the biggest difference for us when choosing baby-friendly accommodation.

Flying With a Baby: Everything We Learned After 10+ Flights

Flying with a baby can feel overwhelming, especially the first time. Between diapers, feedings, naps, and keeping your little one comfortable, it’s easy to overpack or miss the essentials.

We’ve now flown with our son Parker at 5 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, and 7 months, and each trip taught us something new. This guide shares the baby airplane packing list that worked for us, what we actually used on board, and the small strategies that made flying with an infant manageable.