Welcome to Day 6 of our 10-Day Holiday Mental Load Series for new and expecting parents.Today we’re digging into a part of the season that becomes shockingly heavy once you have a baby: holiday safety and travel prep.Because holiday travel is no longer “grab your bag and go.”It’s car seats, sleep setups, feeding supplies, backup outfits, weather checks, medicine bags, chargers, toys, kid snacks, emergency layers, nap windows, and the logistics of navigating several hours in a car or airport with a very small human who has zero interest in travel efficiency.And usually, one partner is carrying all of this in their head.In this episode, we break down:• Why holiday travel becomes a full-on mental load for new parents• The invisible planning that creates resentment if it’s not shared• How to avoid the default-parent dynamic on travel days• The “Travel Non-Negotiables List” (the 5–7 things every parent needs)• How to divide travel responsibilities fairly so one person isn’t drowning• What to do when plans go sideways (because they always do)This episode is all about lowering the pressure, creating clarity, and stepping into travel as a team — not hoping one person magically remembers everything.Your step-by-step guide for:✔ Travel prep✔ Holiday scheduling✔ Emotional labor✔ Gift logistics✔ Weekly Holiday Huddles✔ A full holiday brain dump✔ Dividing tasks without resentment👉 Download it here:https://www.postpartumtogether.com/mental-load-braindump-holidayWhen you plan together, travel becomes calmer — and so does the rest of the season.We’ll break down the emotional + logistical weight behind gift giving and how to share it fairly.Subscribe so you don’t miss it.NEXT EPISODE: Day 7 — Gift Logistics + Special Extras

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