Tag: safe
BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat
Tired of lugging a child’s car seat with you when you travel? If your young one weighs between 40-100 pounds (18-45 kgs) and is 40-57 inches (101-145 cm), you might want to take a good look at the lightweight inflatable BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat ($39.99). This seat works for most kids ages 4 to 11 […]
Is Cruising Safe?
The Costa Concordia sinking off the coast of Italy This week has made many travelers wonder if cruises are a safe vacation option. Of course, industry officials are saying “yes,” while the media is re-capping stories of passengers who disappeared in stormy seas, vessels attacked by Somali pirates, and contagious illnesses that swept through ships […]
Ride On, Pull Along Suitcase for Pre-Schoolers
The popularity of family travel has caused parents, grandparents, and toy manufacturers to come up with creative ways to keep kids entertained and engaged en route to their destination so the whole family can enjoy the journey. One of the best ideas I’ve seen yet is the Trunki – a durable plastic suitcase suitcase for […]
Child and Pet Water Safety
The Safety Turtle wristband helps keep kids safe around water. Keeping kids and pets safe around water is critically important and can be a challenge – especially when the family vacation is to a resort with a swimming pool or to a lake. Now I’ve learned about a wireless wristband alarm called “Safety Turtle“ that […]
Guard Your Goodies When You Travel
Smart travelers pack carefully for their vacations and take everything they need to stay healthy. It’s equally important to safeguard those items while you’re on the road. One precaution is to divide prescription meds and other critical health care supplies and carry them in two different places, such as a handbag and a carry-on suitcase […]
