I’ll be honest with you. The first time I flew to Hawaii with a baby, I was a mess. I was heading to Maui solo with my little one, planning to meet my mom (who lives on Kauai) a few days later.

A new dad sparked a firestorm at home – and online – by suggesting he take a two-week vacation with his 8-month-old son, leaving his wife behind. He shared his story on Reddit and asked if he was in ...