Secrets to Saving Time at the Airport

If Benjamin Frankin were alive today, he might say, “nothing is certain but death, taxes and being screened before getting on a plane.” Everyone who travels goes through security checkpoints operated by TSA, which can be a frustrating and intimidating experience if you aren’t prepared. If everyone would follow a few simple steps, we would all be much happier travelers with less dread for the inevitable security line.

• Print your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. While checking in online won’t get you through security faster, it will eliminate the need to stand in two separate lines once you get to the airport.

• Know the rules for liquids and gels. 3 ounces is the magic number. Find a travel kit with travel size containers that makes it easy to pull your toiletries out for inspection while keeping everything in tact for your trip.

• Dress for success. Do you really need to wear a belt, cufflinks and shoes that lace up? You’ll have to take them all off and put them all back on with fellow line-goers glaring down your back. Follow the KISS method and dress as simply as possible for your flight. You can accessorize after getting through security.

• Take out your laptop and camera before placing anything else on the security belt. Get those items into their own required bin so you can toss your shoes, toiletry kit, jacket and other items into one bin as the line moves along.

Even seasoned travelers get stuck in security line hell. Pass these tips along so we can use airport time to relax with a nice cappuccino rather than stand in line juggling all our travel supplies while trying to catch up on twitter and facebook.

8 Tips for Traveling to the Bathtub with Your Baby

Bath-time can seem like a daunting experience for first-time moms. By following these few tips, it might very well become the highlight of your day together. Next bath, travel to the bathtub with everything you need.

1. The most important stepping block is assemble all the baby bath accessories in one place. It is a lot easier to clean your baby's little fingers and toes when everything you need is by your side.

2. Feel the room to make sure it is warm. You might want to run a hot shower in the bathroom and close the door to trap some warm steam. If you're bathing in the kitchen, turn off the ceiling fans to eliminate draft.

3. Make sure the bath water is comfortably warm but not hot. A good measure is to tap your wrist in the water to assess the comfort level.

4. Bring your baby to the prepared bath area and undress your little one close to the bath.

5. Place your baby in the warm bath water, making sure to support his/her head.

6. Use a mild soap to gently hand wash your baby's skin or use a soft washcloth. Try airless, spill-proof pumps for this part of bath-time. You can fill them with any cleanser that you want and you don't have to worry about squeezing a container, or juggling your baby's head while you try to pour from a big bottle.

7. Wrap your baby in a plush infant robe and pat everything dry.

8. Depending on your baby's skin, you may want to apply a mild moisturizing lotion to keep everything soft and comfortable.

New Baby Bag Great for Baby Shower Gift

Our newest travel bag, the Quy baby bag, is really working out well. It's been a big hit for baby shower gift giving. Especially, with the addition of the day-out bag. You can even slip a little diaper in place of the onesie and it becomes a mini-diaper bag. Definitely makes finding the essentials easier and eliminates the frustration of navigating through a full diaper bag. Kind of like pulling your wallet, where the essential reside, out of your purse.