The Truth About Van Life with Baby - Mexico Edition
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2024
- In episode 204, we share what it's like to live in a van with a baby. We first started out when our baby boy was 4 months old and have continued to travel with him for the last 6 months. Now that he is 10 months old and a lot more mobile, van life with a baby, is starting to look a bit different. We share the good the bad and the ugly of living in a van and traveling with a baby.
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The biggest positive to your entire video is that you all spend every moment together which is a rarity for most families. Being able to watch him grow and learn, not missing any of those special moments, is so special. What a blessing! 🙏❤️🙏
We are so grateful for that!!
Babies aren’t super easy in a home either so for him to have these experiences of fun and beauty and laughter will be huge later on even if he doesn’t remember the exact moments. It’s the internal joy right now. Loved this video!
Love this comment, thank you!!!
@@MathersOnTheMap thank you! Those babies never get the fun of seeing the beauty in the world like mom and dad do always without them.
Honestly, it seems a bit easier than life with a baby at home. I believe that having exposure to the outside tends to calm a baby down much more, so you guys are doing a great job!
I ope you guys are safe. I am Mexican/ American . I have never been to Mexico. I would never go there. I really hope you guys are safe. It worries me that you have your baby.
I pray nobody bothers you all. Please be careful.❤
Your kids cute factor is worth a million views minimum! 🥰
appreciate that! ☺
Sad this is considered a compliment nowadays
Two very responsible and adventurous parents. Enjoy your trips and be safe. God bless!
Thank you!!
There are a lot of families struggling with the economic situation in USA .. this is a good example of how to live off the grid in peace and saving money
Thank goodness things are getting better in the USA.
You're loving, caring parents and it's evident seeing how happy and content Wyat is, that you're doing an amazing job! So keep doing you, and forget any "negative Nancy's"! Watched you for first time today and I'm glad your channel was recommended, and have subscribed. You're a joy to watch!❤
Welcome to the channel Helen! Thank you we really appreciate it!!!
These will be great memories to share with him when he is older. ❤
I promise it may feel harder in the van , but exposing that precious boy to the whole world is giving him a calmness we can’t give out babies at home. Ugh you guys are such goals I can guarantee that’ travel the world , and take in all those views! Your living the good life ❤
Thank you so much for the positivity!!! We appreciate the comment and we agree!
Seeing how busy it is for us to take care of children, our parents remember how to take care of raising us🎉🎉🎉
Love the family vibe and how you do things together so precious. Another great You Tube family.. 💌 Thank you
Wow imagine waking up to that sunrise ❤❤❤
I absolutely love love that you guys are so open about everything with him. It shows just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you guys have to put your goals and dreams aside. Plus when he gets older he can have this to look back on.
Appreciate this! We're certainly trying to figure it out as we go haha, we're also excited to look back at these videos/memories!
You guys roll with it , enjoying each blessed moment as a family .
Beautiful ✨
Thank you!!!
Hello from Turkiye
Now you're better with little baby.... Wishing you a long happy life together...🎉
Thank you so much! 😊
So much cloud cover in this video! Geoengineering of the weather is so evident. Dimming of the sun in full swing. Upsetting.
Great episode! We love seeing Wyatt ! He’s almost walking. It’s going to be hilarious watching you two try to keep up with him. 🤣🤣
Haha I couldn’t agree more!
Your way of parenting is amazing! What a life he’s having. Look at how happy he is. As long as he has you as his parents, he’s good!
@@rod8073 thank you Rod, I really appreciate that!
Absolutely wonderful. I was smiling from ear to ear well done on following your dreams. Your son is just the cutest
Thank you!!! 🥰
You two are doing great! I love all the experiences you are giving yourselves and adorable Wyatt. I can imagine its hard but so worth it. Someday it will be so much easier and you will so appreciate it because you will sometimes remember what it was like way back when.
Thank you Kate!!! I think so too!
Your son is like Bay Yoda, can’t get over him, so cute ❤️
I think it’s awesome how your van is set up for your baby. A crib, swing, and chair. It’s so cozy. I haven’t watched many family van dwellers but what I have seen, doesn’t look anything like this. I’m intrigued to want to see more. New subbie. 😊
Thanks Akiami welcome to the channel! We appreciate the positivity!!!!!
I can feel the exhaustion throught the screen. Kids are a constant hard work and the hard work isn't the problem so much as the consistency of it so be careful people and try and make things as easy as possible for yourselves 😊 ❤
Ah I am currently pregnant with my first and will be a single mom. I've been looking into Van life b/c I love to adventure and want to give that to my little human. This video was so informative and helpful! Thank you so much!
Girl you look so great after having a baby! As he gets older you'll be able to do some of those's fun things with your little guy. My 2 are 11 and 14 and I have a blast with them RVING in the summers just us 3 enjoy the journey!
What a beautiful little life for a beautiful little family. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Stacy!!! thank you for the nice comment 🙂
God bless you! I could never live in a van with a baby. That's what's nice about people, we are all different and that's the way it should be. I am a Mom and I think you are doing a great job. Thank you for the video.
Y'all are doing great
SO happy we got to spend time with you 3 down here in Baja! the cutest family 💛
Same here guys we wish we spent more time together, it was so fun hanging!
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Man what a life! You guys are making some core memories, as for not being able to do the couple stuff, just keep talking about it together. At night when Wyatt has fallen asleep, take that time to make plans for the future for couple stuff! You guys are great parents. Wyatt is happy, heathly and thriving. I hope Dads foot has healed nicely, oof just wear the booties for us please, lol! Be safe out there, can't wait for the next video!
Thank you Heather!!! That’s a good idea, and Dad’s foot is healing almost 100%! Haha
Just want to say, you are amazing parents. I want to applaud you for your hard work making your adventures happen, and sharing them with an audience. You do you, don’t listen to all the naysayers. Half of them are jealous and wish they had the chance to do something like that.
I found your channel tonight and am in awe of your travels with a young one. I’m a mom of 3 boys and a grandma of 5 grandsons. When our boys were 1&1/2 (twins) and a 3 yr old. We had a small camper that we pulled with our Dodge van. We went all over California, Oregon and Washington and had a blast. Yes, it’s a lot of fun and great memories were made. It wasn’t always easy but it was well worth it. ❤ your family is adorable 😊
Love this thank you so much for the comment! We hope to continue our travel and adventures with our little family as it grows! California, Oregon, and Washington are so beautiful! Can't wait to take Wyatt there.
Y’all seem to be doing great with Wyatt! Making great memories and seeing beautiful places. Winning!!!!!
Thank you!!!
You're doing a fantastic job with your little man. Enjoy every minute like you are as it goes so quickly ❤
Thank you Mary!!!
The two of you seem to share the “chores” really well. We travel in an Airstream Interstate Nineteen with a good-sized dog. We totally relate to how one person & baby (or dog) need to stay in one end of the van while the other adult works/completes a chore in the opposite end. Also the storage thing, organization is everything. Less is more! FYI: I went to highschool with Kevin’s dad, lol. We’ve run into each other a few times as we live near OC.
We enjoy all your adventures and watching Wyatt grow. Safe travels. See you down the road. 🚐
We try haha ya have to share the workload!
Oh no way, I'll let me dad know! Thanks for watching our adventures and coming along for the ride! Safe travels to you as well.
Handsome baby boy also beautiful couple grateful vlog
Loved the video! You guys are the poster parents for van life! Little Man has a wonderful adventure in life! Kudos and Subscribed
Thank you!!! Welcome to the channel 🙌🏻
Wonderful ❤ you guys are awesome! God bless and watch over your travels. I think it is great 😊.
Thank you so much! We appreciate it!!!
Great episode! Love seeing the behind the scenes of the Mather’s family! My two takes of the day! 1). I hope that you guys always have a channel and 2). You guys are amazing parents! Don’t worry about the Internet police. Your NJ body guards have your back!
Thank you John!!! We hope so too!!! Not sure how we’re gonna do it if another baby is in the picture but we’ll hopefully figure it out!
@@MathersOnTheMapanother little one is def a challenge! God bless
Nice van and adorable baby!❤
Thank you Linda!
Awesome video guys! You are crushing parent life while also crushing van life! You guys are rockstars!
Appreciate that guys! Ya'll secretly building a van for 3 any chance? Would love to meet you guys in person if you're coming up to LBI this summer.
@@MathersOnTheMap we will definitely be in LBI this summer! We should link up!
Wyatt is so awesome but so are Mom and Dad!!
Thank you Ray!!!
He is such a cutie! Just found you guys tonight! Live it! ❤
Thank you!!! Welcome to the channel!!!
Did this trip with baby, 6 year old and a puppy 28 years ago! There was almost zero American food in Baja at the time. Great trip but it was a super challenging, bananas and avocados saved the day!
Hey Kevin, modify that crib railing to use just outside the side door (maybe with shade) to allow the "little man" to move a bit more. Love the family and content.
Awwww, look at his cute little face. just a bundle of joy he is. This is my first time watching Your channel. Love you guys already.
Yes he is! Welcome to the channel!!! ☺We're stoked you found us!
Hi guys new subscriber from the jerseyshore here😊 we used to go to Rosarito Beach years ago and I loved it!😊
such a sweet family!
Thank you!
I hope to find a relationship like this were I can have a baby and take him or her on our adventures and not have to settle down if we don’t want to, but just give them a more rich and fulfilling life
If we can do it so can you!
I would love to go to a van festival or events where they have many vanlifers!
I just recently subscribed to your channel. I actually was searching for bathroom repairs & fell apon your BR reno..Way back.Love that your out there on another adventure Plus 1.Your lil man is such a happy lil soul..Parenting on the rd is Def. a challenge for sure..I'm so very impressed with how you've got it all dialed in..Hello From VI BC..Canada..Happy trails 😎👍🤗✌️
Thanks Kat! Welcome to the channel and thank you for the comment, we appreciate it! We hope to explore your neck of the woods one day! Good luck with the bathroom reno/repair!
Hello guys, I'm a first timer here and I'm your new follower cause you are living kinda my dream life ✨️ thanks for the taste of this life you are giving through your videos ❤ much love 🤍
Hey Kristi! Welcome to the channel and thank you for being here and commenting!!!! We're stoked you found us and let us know if you have any questions. We respond faster over on Instagram!
Btw..this is my first video of yours Ive seen..and I love it! I have no kids..only tons of pets..this is so cute!!❤❤❤❤
I think you’re doing amazing! As I could’ve only dreamed of my parents taking me on experiences. So it’s really great that you get to be together all the time and see the world 🌎 I couldn’t think of anything better it’s my dream! You have a beautiful family maybe one day I’ll see you on the road ! ✌️
Thank you!!! 😊 we appreciate it!!
Just saw you for the first time ..Your van is awesome..I watch alot of van travelers but haven’t seen one with a baby yet. So I’m going to follow because you guys look like you’re doing great! He’s a cutie! 🥰
Thanks Gina! Welcome to the channel!
Just came across your page, you guys are super cute. Subscribed! 😘
Thanks guys! Welcome to the channel!!!!
Another great video guys, love watching the man grow. I was ready to pick up a coffee for Taylor and deliver in the beginning, decaf right? Lol.
He's soon going to running, yes get those cuddles when you can.
You guys are taking great measures to be sure Wyatt is always comfortable and taken care of, great parents.
Thank you Garry, we really appreciate it!!! I saw your recent video of you on the pond, damn the wind was howling and it looked bitter cold! Hope all is well with you!
@@MathersOnTheMap Thanks glad you enjoyed it was definitely colder than the beach in Baha lol.
Haha that’s fair!
@@MathersOnTheMap in todays episode my tent got flooded and the floor was a sheet of ice , I think I should find somewhere warmer 😅
You’re blessed he has not done it yet. My son came out of his pen at eight mos.
The routine of a permanent home vs a travelling home is worth it for the time you get to spend with Wyatt cuz they grow up sooo fast!! Enjoy your new routine and all the memories you are creating. ps sucks that you feel you have to explain yourself so much to everyone cuz people love to pick apart people's lives online.
It's so a blessing to spend every minute with him, we're so lucky/fortunate.
Yea, a bit of a bummer but comes with the job these days!
Such a super cute baby
Ohhh, I spotted the Welsh flag on the beach when you were walking Wyatt ❤
Even in the normal set-up; meaning living in a house we encounter the same predicaments. So living in a van is just somewhat becoming acceptable. We just have to things one at a time...
Your life is all yours…live it the way it works for you 😊I’m a newbie to your channel and I really enjoyed this video & your son is so cute ❤ I subscribed 04/15/24 🎉
Thank you, welcome to the channel Shelley! we’re so happy you found us!!! 😁 have a great week and thanks for commenting!
i love your cozy van 😊
thank you!
Beautiful family
thank you!!
Just found yr channel and subscribed right away 😀
Glad you found us Linda! Welcome to the channel!!!!
You are a very blessed family, adjusting to having a baby is always life changing but it seems more difficult in a van. It does not really get much easier, we just become more relaxed as they grow. Cherish this time whilst he’s little before you know it he will be 18 off to college, or 30 and married.
haha fair enough! Thank you we will!!!
I LOVE WYATT!!! MOM NEEDS TO SLEEEEP..I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HATING THE CONSTANT, CONSTANT CLEANING..BC ITS ALL I DO AND ITS MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY EXHAUSTING!!!! Can mom take a nap???
Priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Would you guys ever do a motor home as he gets bigger
I think the van is perfect for a family of 3 but we might get a bigger rig if we have another baby
Suggestion, you might want to install a tulip on top of the van even just small one for extra storage.
Great episode
Thanks Ryan!
@@MathersOnTheMap You're Welcome!
Your coffee maker might just need to be burped, if it is a Keurig according to the manufacturer and the help desk take the water reservoir out turn the machine upside down after you plug it obviously over the sink because there will be water coming out and give it a couple of good shakes It will make it popping sound but that's normal and then it should work just fine after that, put back together.
Found your channel and sub. Love van life video's
Welcome to the channel Kathy!!! So happy you found us!
March 27 2024: Just came across your channel. When you have a routine with coffee or tea and it doesn’t happen. Oh no not the dead whale. How efficient with your morning and a little! Wyatt is a beautiful child. Oh how cute his little chair and table for him. So portable. Kudo’s to both of you for living a van life with your little one. Wyatt you are adorable with your hat on the beach. Safe journeys.
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for being here and the nice comment! ☺️
we're collecting our first van tomorrow, i have no worries about my 3 year old, but i also have a very active 1 year old, so we'll see how that goes! i'm thinking of getting an awning just as an extra safe space for her to play because it will be enclosed.
Congrats on your first van!!! Ya'll will have a blast!
woah what awning is that? not aware of an enclosed awning!
I think this is your best video.
Wyatt is a very lucky little guy to have the 2 of you for parents. Definitely a thumbs up for the family 👍👍👍
Thank you Jackie!!! Hope all is well!
Haha the breastfeeding kicks and taps 😂 that was me not long ago!
That's what I do. I have to have my coffee el pronto.
You two are rocking the “living mobile” with a baby. Just a heads up, don’t be afraid of noise so he’ll learn to sleep through normal life noises. My husband’s mother had the place silent & when we first married any noise woke him up. It was so annoying! It’s still like that except his hearing isn’t great (loud rock music! )so I can do stuff now, 44 years later! Having four kids helped too!
Both our parents brought us camping as infants & our first time we only had 2 weeks ones & a big trip was when #3 was 10 months & we were tent camping! Camping with wee ones you cannot be a control freak & must be more relaxed with cleanliness or you’ll have a breakdown! Just think of it boosting their immune system! Looks like you’re enjoying Wyatt and that is what is most important, giving him lots of love!💕
Thank you Elizabeth!!! He definitely hears noises it's pretty hard to be silent in such a small space haha!
I keep seeing the love child of George Clooney and Mathew Lillard.
I have a 15 month old and related to everything you guys were saying hahaha
You guys are living life!! If you ever come through Phoenix you're welcome at my home....I even have a washer and dryer! Lol. Timmy C Arizona
Thank you Timmy! haha we may take you up on that one day!
@@MathersOnTheMap Great!
Kids are adaptable. They fit in with your life. I worked, travelled, fly eg 27hrs with my first child to work, he had health issues, so the suitcase was full of his medication, foods etc.. it still never stopped me travelling with him. It is a mind set.. it can be as easy or hard as the parents want to make it.
Ps. Food gets everywhere with kids in a house to and have to clean up to. Everything can get sticky with kids!
Even in a house you throw routines out of the window.. especially if you have more than one kid!
Even in normal life kids sleep in pram, bed, sofa, car, body cloth etc..
We had baby rucksack carrier and still went for day hikes eg in the Alps or when on holiday.. you don't do the long distances due to stopping more, but you can still go off all day.
We did big stretches in the car... you just have to drive evenings/nights... i used to pj my kid after dinner a 6pm..then drove 800km..with few stops for toilet, walk, nappy change, feed etc. Even alone.. eg every 2 weeks for a long weekend to visit his dad working away. .. everything is possible if you are chilled and don't stress.
Love this and completely agree!! Thanks for the comment Rebecca!! 🙌🏻
Next time take a little blanket with and Cover his head a little when it’s so windy 😅Because he was struggling to breath a little because of the wind💖 love your vids and channel
Time to put the “untouchables” up high 😂 it’ll make your life SO MUCH easier!
Sorry to hear that it’s a tough day. I tend to be grumpy without coffee as well, you need a backup French press for moments like this? I think Amy and I would have our challenges in such close quarters. Wyatt you have the life. Road trips are the best. I would eat homemade guac all day long. Our little one is a labradoodle so we have to stop every few hours to pee and get water because she doesn’t eat or drink when we are in motion. I give the human parents so much credit. lol good job mom and dad.
Thanks Dan! it certainly can be a challenge but we make it work, I think taking turns taking the little man out, letting him get his energy out certainly helps...but then the one in the van tends to grab the camera and comes out to capture the memories instead of relaxing or getting something done haha
@@MathersOnTheMap totally! I get a similar experience. i am always excited to do a room tour and Amy my wife will typically want to just take a minute. i need to be more mindful. 🧘 😅🤣
❤❤nice video
Thanks Judy!
ive always wondered about my baja
If this is a one cup mini kuerig machine you need to make sure you do not use distilled water, its super sensitive to minerals in the water. 😊
Seems like a lot of Dad holding/occupying baby, while Mom does most of the cleaning/prepping food.
Great video. A few questions : Why not a pack n play? And a noise machine is a god send for our grandchildren while sleeping?! Just asking.. Taking our grandson on our next road trip and anything to help with the trip...
I appreciate it when you have a shirt on.
I appreciate you Cher!
LOL!
I'm still at the coffee part but want to comment before I forget - this happened to me with the same model keurig - I had to run vinegar through it 3x and it cleaned it out. At first, it seemed like i was pouring water & it was stuck - not making any sound, etc. It just needs a good cleaning - I'm sorry if you figured this out already!
Thank you Melanie!!!! Appreciate the tip!
He’s soo cute … and you are amazing parents … way to go with the breastfeeding! You are awesome Taylor !
Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
My friend you get me dicy with the way you guys record 😢😢
Beautiful family and nice video ❤baby is barely in the ground for him to explore 😢
Thank you!!!
New subbies here!! 🤗💞
Welcome to the channel!!! thank you for being here!
Chicken McNuggets for Master Wyatt (not for Dad)…..cheers you three! 🤗
Thank you so much guys!!! I immediately moved money into his account!! He appreciate it!
I think I could have with my oldest. He was a chill baby. My youngest was hell. 😂 He didn’t want to sleep ever because it was like he was afraid he would miss something. I’m a single dad from beginning to now. I don’t mean we share custody, I have them 24/7. So I would have tried it with my oldest. I didn’t know about van life.
Yeah i had the same problem with that model Keurig. Exchanged it for one with the water reservoir on the side and problem solved. That skinny model is absolute crap unfortunately. Love the van, btw. I would love to travel with my daughter to baha but im a single mom so thats probably not wise but i can enjoy watching others do it. Blessings -
I wonder if they get a bigger van or etc when baby gets older
pls do pour over coffee, heat water on stovetop
they make ceramic ones...stainless steel ones with no filter needed...use a hario ceramic coffee mill...makes great coffee. and if get in routine really not loud disturbing as hand cranked
I hope you are always healthy and happy and always have good luck, Aameen
Thank you!!!