Travel Guides – Babies

There's a great deal of good sensible stuff in this book however a good chunk of it is on health precautions and what to do in case of medical problems. Take care not to rely too heavily on this for the author is clearly not qualified to give medical advice in this way. The explanation on how oral rehydration 'works' is just plain wrong, for example.

Although I havent read this book from cover to cover, I have found it useful to look up some specifics. Again, like others, I have done a fair bit of travelling in my pre-baby life, but travelling with a youngster is not quite so simple. This book has some handy, sensible suggestions and relevant information in relation to issues like organising and planning your trip. As I have have always been such a minimalist, it has made me realise that preparing for delays and entertaining your baby/child is essential and those 1 or 2 extra toys can be a life saver!!!

This book is a musthave for any parents anxious about travelling abroad. No stone is left unturned, from plane to train travel it's all in there. There are also some hilarious stories from the experience of other parents which alone make the book a great read, let alone all the advice in there. Really it's a must for any one planning to travel anywhere with a baby/small children.

I don't know what I expected but certainly nothing this detailed or so well-written. It was fun to read, and completely educational. I don't have children of my own but as a travel writer I need to know what women travelers and mothers can expect. I wouldn't hesitate a single second to offer this book as a gift to parents, or to recommend it without reservation to anyone considering travel with young children. Not only is it practical, it's fun. I learned plenty about attitudes towards children around the world. Well done!

This is an essential handbook for anyone planning to travel with young ones - it's packed with tips to help you deal with the reality of travelling, the stuff that's so easy to forget about in all the excitement of preparation! My copy's already looking well-travelled as I've taken it with me for a couple of European holidays. I used the helpful checklists which reminded me to take a hospital letter and that really gave me peace of mind. Now we're planning to go further afield I know the book is going to make the planning so much easier, and force us to prepare for the worse like losing a passport or dealing with a medical emergency. I really enjoyed the little anecdotes written throughout by family travellers recounting their funny experiences. That helped to make it an entertaining as well as thoroughly useful read. Save yourself a lot of hassle and buy it before you go... or you'll definitely be sorry.

I am sure this book is extremely useful to Americans, but it is next to useless for non-US use. There is some useful information hidden throughout the book, but it is overwhelmed by US specific information, web addresses, prices, phone numbers etc. Not worth buying (unless you plan to travel to America!)

In a niche with very little material available, this book is probably worth reading if you are planning a holiday or complicated journey with your baby or young child. But don't expect it to answer all your questions! It tries to be all things to all people, and inevitably falls short.I was looking for tips on managing a ten month old on a long haul flight, with a small baggage allowance. I also wanted to know what to expect from baby jetlag. This book did NOT help me on any of these points.I think this book would be of most use to parents who are not very experienced travellers, (even without children). The real life stories are interesting, and most of the tips have the ring of good sense about them. It recommends some baby-friendly destinations in the US. Since this book is inexpensive, it is probably mean-spirited of me to complain that it does not go far beyond common sense and what you could pick up from your friends. The least useful piece of information in the book was the gem that McDonald's food may not taste the same if you leave the US. (If this worries you, why not stay home?)The good news is that, even without the perfect travel book, the 23 hour flight went pretty well. This book did give me some extra confidence to take on the trip, and that in itself was valuable to me.

This book was initially purchased as a useful reference source for future trips but Ms Gore-Lyons provides an interesting and amusing account of her adventures. The balance of factual, medical information and her own travel experiences is very well done. Although this book is obviously aimed at travelling with children, there are useful travel tips for everyone.