South Africa with a Toddler

South Africa with toddler - Itinerary

As a local South African mom, and together with my 2-year-old daughter, we have travelled all over South Africa. Here is my favourite South Africa itinerary including insider tips and tricks for visiting my home country.

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When Can a Baby Travel on a Plane

father holding baby in air with airplane flying overhead

For some new parents, the arrival of a new family member means hanging up their coats and putting travel on hold. But why let the explorer in you die when you can take your little one along with you and show them the world.

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10 Tips for Holiday Season Travel with a Baby

image of baby at christmas

The holiday season is here! Who has time for Black Friday shopping? You’ve been busy planning your trip to introduce your new baby to your family. Holiday season travel can be stressful enough as it is, let alone making it your first trip with a baby.

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23 Baby Camping Gear Essentials (+ PACKING LIST)

baby sitting in empty tent in footed pjs - camping with baby gear

I love camping with my kids. I’m a huge believer in the power of spending time outdoors with your children, and the sooner you start the better. If you take the time to go hiking and camping with your baby, they will grow into toddlers who love the outdoors, who will turn into big kids who love the outdoors, etc., etc. Obviously, camping with a baby is going to be different than camping before kids, so to help you get started, I’ve prepared a list of baby camping gear you should consider for your trip.

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JetKids BedBox by Stokke – What Parents ACTUALLY Thing About It

Review of JetKids BedBox by Stokke

Gone are the days where your toddler needs to struggle to fit on an economy seat to sleep during a flight. There are many options available to parents to help create a larger space for your toddler to play and sleep, making long haul flights with a toddler more bearable.

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Kruger National Park with a Baby or Toddler

mother holding toddler on safari in Kruger National Park

South Africa is one of my absolute favourite countries to explore! While it may be my home country, making me slightly bias, still through all the years of travel I can truly say I love my country. One of the best places to see is the Kruger National Park, the home of the big five and the African safari.

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20 Tips for Taking a Baby to the Beach

mother sitting with baby on beach

Taking your baby to the beach is a treasured experience for all new parents. It’s just amazing to watch those first waves tickle your baby’s toes. To see their tiny footprints in the sand and their astonished face as they watch the foamy waves rolling towards them.

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17 Camping Activities for Toddlers

toddler and father bird watching - perfect camping activity for toddlers

Camping with toddlers can be truly magical. Everything they see is exciting and new, and their curiosity and energy can bring new life to the simplest of camping trips. Seeing nature and the outdoors through your child’s eyes can be an incredible experience.

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Best White Mountains Hikes with a Baby or Toddler

Hiking in the White Mountains with a Baby and Toddler

The White Mountains, located in New Hampshire, is a beautiful spot to hike with a baby or toddler. My husband and I recently took a family vacation in the White Mountains and we couldn’t have been happier with what the area had to offer.

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