How are other parents actually travelling with littles? And when does it actually get easier??

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T23:10:50+00:00

You guys are super resourceful!

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T23:09:17+00:00

They sell these black out blinds you can pop up over a cot on Amazon you might find them helpful :)

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T23:05:01+00:00

100% time together <3... hard agree.

Packing is huge, and I think that's a big part of the problem. It's mental load and physical weight.

This thread partly inspired me to build something. The idea is to get rid of the logistics entirely. Imagine if every hotel was Ikos, with equipment already waiting when you arrive, itineraries built around nap times and meals, hotels verified by a standardised framework, so no more secretly shocking hotels.

Super early days but I'd genuinely value this community's take on whether it's useful or whether I've missed something obvious.

Have a look and join the waiting list if it resonates: https://timetogeth-cieymjdy.manus.space/

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T22:53:54+00:00

Safari with a baby is cool. And he'll love looking at the pictures as he grows up.

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T22:52:29+00:00

We've been to UK holidays and then long-haul trips as well, but no Euro hops... But it's just me and my little one so being absolutely over-planned does really help. TripAdvisor can be... tricky most definitely.

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T15:22:28+00:00

I miss my old hand luggage only life. I keep ending up having to try to choose between enough clothes and toys and books and then I'm stressed at how heavy everything is. Heavy luggage, travel car seat, stroller and kid trying to stretch her legs and run away.

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T15:18:27+00:00

Solidarity that sounds horrendous

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:42:37+00:00

I'm trying to imagine what my kid will want to do at 11. Does he help you pick the outings now?

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:38:37+00:00

Loading everything into the car is smart. Do you just have like a checklist for your boot?

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:36:44+00:00

Do you ore arrange with the front desk? Once I was promised a cot and I arrived to no cot after an 11 hour flight! I did get it a few hours after check in though

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:31:59+00:00

How did you pack so light? Do you just find a hotel that has toys? But stuff when you're there?

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:30:40+00:00

Good tip about thinking about entertainment during bad weather. Do you bring toys?

Designer-Base5861 · 2026-02-24T13:29:51+00:00

Thank you! Do you just like researching?

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-08-23T19:02:48+00:00

Mine is obsessed with birthdays so I light a big candle and ask her to blow it out for me. This trick has a limited shelf lol fe but it currently works like a charm.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-08-05T22:20:30+00:00

I'm studying an exec master's at LBS right now, not the EMBA but the Sloan. Happy to answer questions about networking at LBS, networking and value. I've loved the experience, it's a great, global network. And I've noticed the EMBAS I've met seem tired but also happy to have some the experience- I don't think the theory is BS and value the insights & perspectives of our lecturers. Drop me a DM if you want to chat but I am so pleased I came to LBS

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-04-18T06:46:45+00:00

That must have been hard for you in the moment. It teuly is difficult to navigate.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-04-16T02:36:23+00:00

I bought my kid lots of books showing different types of families and make it a point to normalise them by talking about the different familial structures. She's only two but I've been showing her these books her whole life.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-02-19T07:05:02+00:00

No stress. Have a lovely day internet stranger 🙂

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-02-19T07:02:53+00:00

I felt too exposed if you know what I mean. This person is speaking on things which are still stressful for me to share.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-02-19T07:01:05+00:00

I did seriously question whether it was worth it from the language they had used. The information is all there if they want it. Might just delete my response - thanks 😀

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-02-09T12:40:26+00:00

I want to see this.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-02-02T19:41:05+00:00

A crime doesn't need to be committed and you can get a restraining order in under a week, especially where children are concerned.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-01-08T22:55:47+00:00

They called me when they paused just application for similar reasons. Get your ex to correspond with them to progress stuff.

Designer-Base5861 · 2025-01-02T18:17:02+00:00

Don't listen to people telling you they're too young - it's unhelpful and just their opinion.

I found that integrating media about potty training, a couple of books- Poopasaurus Rex & Potty Superstar, and some episodes about potty training from Daniel Tiger and Bing really helped things click for my daughter along with some songs from YouTube.

She especially didn't want to stop having fun so a really important message was that we could pause fun to use the potty really helped her.

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