Today we're talking tips! Tips for staying in a hotel with a baby that is. Have you attempted this?


Mr. G has been on several trips with us, but we'd always stayed with family until a couple weeks ago. Since he is a notoriously bad light sleeper and a busy body, I was a little nervous, but it worked out great! Here are a few tips I can offer for a one night stay:

• Ask for the quiet room
• Call ahead to ask for early checking or late checkout so you have more time to work around baby's schedule
• Consider getting a two bed room instead of a single king size for flexibility
• Bring a nightlight and/or a sound machine 
• Bring your own portable crib if possible; if using hotel's bring your own sheet
• Make a baby play area
• Bring an iPad or book light so you can hide under the covers after baby goes to bed at 7 pm
• Get down to breakfast early before the crowd
• Three words: EXTRA BABY WIPES

What else have you found helps having a little one in a little unfamiliar space like a hotel room?