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14 August 2017Denmark – If you haven’t been, add it to your list!

Madeleine Novich, Ph.D. is a Harlem-based mom and post-doctoral fellow at Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. Her research focuses on policing and perceptions of police behavior and legitimacy among criminalized populations - including gang members and sex workers. She was recently awarded a grant from Civic Hall Labs and The Robert Wood...

04 August 2017Safe Sleep Tips for the Biggest Travel Month of the Year

a guest post by Carson Gaffney, a Program Associate at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. Safe Sleep Tips for the Biggest Travel Month of the Year August is the biggest travel month of the year, and many families take time away before the busy back to school season...

14 June 2017Have Fun in the Sun with These Water Safety Tips

a guest post by Carson Gaffney, a Program Associate at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. As the warmer weather settles in, families will be spending more time outside to soak up the sun and play in the water. Whether your family prefers the beach or the pool, there are a...

23 May 2017goBaby — the Baby Gear Rental App

Apps have drastically changed the way we travel. With a handheld computer at our fingertips, we can plan a trip in a matter of minutes. Any booking or reservations can all be made online or through an app, and if it’s that easy to travel, why wouldn’t you? Furthermore, thousands of apps are popping up within the realm of a shared economy, which...

17 May 2017Pass This On: Safety Checklist for Child Care

a guest post by Carson Gaffney, a Program Associate at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. Deciding where to enroll your child for child care can be a nerve-wracking process. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to remember all the questions to ask when...

08 May 201710 Tips for a Successful Family Road Trip

FIRST THINGS FIRST: Make Lists! Have a packing list for each family member, even pets if you’re bringing them along! You can even make packing lists for the kids into a scavenger hunt game for the young ones! This teaches kids to pack their own luggage early on, which can be very helpful if your family travels a lot. You can even laminate these...

19 April 2017Tips for Flying with Kids

You’ve been planning your annual family vacation for months, and it’s time to get the show on the road! Here are some tips to help your airport and flight experience be hassle-free. Always leave extra early. You don’t want to have to be rushing through security with 4 rowdy children and risk missing your flight! 2. Take pictures of...

06 April 2017The Benefits of Traveling

No person should ever put off traveling, especially if the main deciding factor is nervousness, fear, or even laziness. The benefits of travel are almost immediate! After only a day or two, people experience significant drops in stress. Traveling can also promote creativity and foster intellectual growth. Furthermore, couples who travel...

28 March 20175 Kid Friendly Activities in Washington, DC

If you find yourself traveling to the northeast side of the United States, checking out on our country’s capital is a must. Washington D.C. during the springtime is full of indoor and outdoor, kid-friendly activities that your family does not want to miss out on! Known for it’s history, Washington D.C. is full of buildings, monuments, and...

16 March 2017Common Poisoning Hazards: Liquid Nicotine, Laundry Packets, and More

a guest post by Carson Gaffney, a Program Associate at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. March is Illinois Poison Prevention Month, and March 19–25 is National Poison Prevention Week. Staying up to date on common poisoning hazards can keep children safe and prevent trips...

10 February 2017Safety Tips for Weathering the Long Winter Months

a guest post by Carson Gaffney, a Program Associate at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. Many of us are ready for winter to be over, but the groundhog saw his shadow — plenty of cold weather days lie ahead. Wearing lots of extra layers and spending time outside in the...

13 January 2017Traveling With Baby

This post is written by McKenzie Collier, a goBaby Ambassador from Chicago. McKenzie lives in Chicago with her husband and 7 month old daughter. She is a nurse, a runner, and a baby gear enthusiast! She enjoys healthy cooking/baking, hosting parties, trying new restaurants, and of course exploring new places. My husband and I, we’ve got a...

23 December 2016goBaby Goes National!

Over the past couple of months since we officially launched goBaby in NYC, we’ve been delighted to see moms and dads all over thrilled by the introduction of a way to finally take the stress out of family travel. From parenting media and top mommy blogs, to recently winning the #SalesforceGROW pitch-off, people all over have been calling goBaby...

18 November 2016Kid-friendly, mother-approved!

Best places in Brooklyn to bring your children over the holidays. There are so many fun things to do with children in Brooklyn that it is nearly impossible to come up with a short list. However, here are the top places my two girls, ages 10 and 3, love to visit during any season of the year. Brooklyn Bridge Park — described as “a world-class...

11 November 2016Thinking safety when sharing, buying second-hand or donating baby products.

A guest post by Madison Lo, a Program Assistant at Kids In Danger (KID), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children safe by improving children’s product safety. Sharing baby products has also helped many families on the go. Traveling can be an enriching experience for young children, but packing large items like play yards and strollers can be a...

18 October 2016An easier way to travel with kids is born: goBaby Launches in NYC!

While traveling with young children can create some of the best travel moments of our lives, it can also create some of the most stressful when we end up packaging, lugging and unloading tons of baby and child gear on our trips. Not to mention the times where we bring everything under the sun, but somehow manage to forget the one thing we really...

11 October 2016Why I like to travel with my family

This is a guest post by Nika Kaminski, a 10-year from Brooklyn, NY. (grammar and punctuation are preserved) I am a 10-year old girl and I am very adventurous and I really love to travel, especially with my family because I love to spend time with them visiting new places and whenever we travel, we always go somewhere new and interesting. I...