The Vacation Gals
Like most new moms, Hollie Naddour’s life is hectic, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Her husband Alex, just returned home from Rio de Janeiro after winning a bronze medal at the Olympics for the USA Men’s Gymnastics Team. “We’re so proud of him, but we’re glad to have him home,” says Hollie.
Hollie and Alex were married last year and made their home in Arizona. Five months ago, little Lilah was born. Together, they tag team raising her, especially, Hollie says, during those months leading up to the Holy babyOlympic Trials, and then the Olympics when Alex was training the most. “I would sleep with Lilah in the guest room so that Alex was able to get a good night’s sleep. Then in the morning, he would make us breakfast before he went to the gym.” At USA Youth Fitness Center where Alex trains and Hollie coaches young gymnasts, they tag team there too, but they have some help. “Alex’s dad and stepmom step in when we are busy. Lilah gets spoiled by everyone there.”
Alex’s stay at home won’t be for long. He’s gearing up for a two-month tour across the country with the rest of the USA Olympic Gymnastics Team in the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. But before that, the Naddours are headed to Dallas where Hollie’s family lives for a quick visit.
Here’s Hollie’s go-to Baby Travel Gear:
Even the sweetest little bundles of joy can get cranky when they are teething. The Munch Mitt made by Malarkey Kids fits right over your baby’s hand so they won’t drop it, so this is perfect for travel. The mitt is made with food grade silicone, and is BPA and phthalate free. Machine washable too! Recommended for ages 3-8 months, but can be used up to 12 months.
Traveling with babies can get messy. Hollie relies on Baby Care by e-cloth’s Reusable Hand & Face Cleaning Kit to keep Lilah clean and germ-free. With just water and cloth, moms can remove more than 99% of bacteria from baby’s face and hands chemical-free. Each of these cloth wipes are guaranteed for 100 machine washes. This kit comes with 10 of them plus a laundry bag to store used cloths until you wash them.
Hollie keeps plenty of snacks handy using the collapsible bowl by Marcus & Marcus. The food-grade silicone container is lightweight and when it’s empty, collapses for easy storage. You can choose from 5 colorful animal themes. All of the bowls, like all Marcus & Marcus products, are made from BPA-free, PVC-free and phthalate-free materials. They are easy to clean too. When you get home, just throw them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
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