If you've ever wondered whether your child is ”too young” for an international trip… you're not alone.

In this episode of Tiny Travelers, Sarah sits down with Ceci Patrizi, founder of NapNest, aerospace engineer, and former airline industry professional, to talk about what she learned after taking more than 150 flights with her oldest child before the age of five.

From navigating long-haul flights and jet lag to helping little ones sleep on airplanes, Ceci shares practical advice that will help parents feel more confident about traveling internationally with babies and young children. She also shares how her own travel experiences inspired her to create NapNest, an innovative product designed to make sleep on airplanes more comfortable for kids—and less stressful for parents.

Whether you're planning your family's first international adventure or looking for ways to make flying easier, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical tips that prove travel doesn't have to wait until your kids are older.

🎧 What You'll Learn

• The biggest misconceptions about flying internationally with babies and toddlers
• How traveling gets easier with experience
• Tips for preparing for your first international trip with young children
• Must-pack items for long-haul flights
• Practical strategies for managing time zone changes and jet lag
• Small habits that make a big difference when traveling internationally
• Why creating the right sleep environment matters more than the airplane seat itself
• How NapNest was inspired by real family travel experiences
• Why traveling with young kids is worth the extra effort
• The lifelong benefits children gain from seeing the world early

👤 About Our Guest

Ceci Patrizi is the founder of NapNest, an aerospace engineer, and a former airline industry professional. After traveling extensively with her family—including more than 150 flights before her oldest turned five—she combined her engineering background and firsthand travel experience to create NapNest, helping families make air travel more comfortable and enjoyable for young children.

🔗 Resources & Links

Learn more about NapNest

👉 Baby gear rentals: BabyQuip.com
👉 Use code TINYTRAVELERS for $20 off your order

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