10 Tips To Keep In Mind When Traveling With A Baby

Even though traveling with kids is tough but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. A number of parents have done it in the past, and they are still doing it. To have an amazing family trip instead of a chaotic one you just need to plan things right. Yes, you read that right. Plan your trip wisely without messing it up with the schedule and make it the most memorable days of your life.

Family trips with kids always build a better relationship between parents and kids as you introduce them to new and exciting places, culture, food, and so on. This enlightens the kid’s knowledge a lot as well.

Don’t panic, as things will be under control if you follow some travel tips while traveling with kids. These tips will definitely assist you to make your family trip a big success. We have divided the traveling tips on the basis of kid’s age.

# LIGHT – PACKING

Yes, you read it right. The majority of the advice that moms who traveled with a month-year-old baby to the age of three, has mentioned that, people tend to think that traveling with kids, requires a lot of essentials; it’s not the case. A baby just needs enough milk, food, few clothes, love, and a secure place to sleep. All you need to carry is a few bottles, diapers enough to reach the destination (after which you could buy more when needed), and a bassinet/cradle or space to sleep.

# CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEAT

When traveling on shorter flights, you could always choose an aisle seat. It’s comfortable and preferable when getting up again and again for a walk or for changing diapers or dress of the baby. Bringing in a bassinet or putting a request while booking the ticket for a bassinet is also a wiser action when traveling with a kid in the long journey.

# BABY WEARING

Babywearing is a brilliant choice when you decide on a travel trip. It keeps your baby closer to you as well. Your hands will be free enough to carry other things rather than be forced to use a stroller.

# BREASTFEED

If you are traveling with a baby who is a year old, this is an obvious and easier option because no extra gear required (milk bottles).

# CAR SEAT OR NOT ?

When you rent a car, usually get a car seat. But if they fail to provide make sure you got clips that could hold the seat on stroller tightly and safer to it.

# NANNY SERVICES

When you are on a trip you tend to fetch a few hours for yourself and that’s when you could always go for a local babysitter on nanny services.

# DINE EARLY

As the darkness gropes in, kids usually get moody and tired making them cry more. To avoid disturbing other customers you could always choose to have your dinner early when there is not so much of crowd present.

# BABY JETLAG

It’s really as it sounds. Babies also tend to take a few days similar to the adults to get over the jetlag. You will find your baby playing and smiling as if it’s morning. Try to plan a longer stay if you are traveling a longer distance.

# EXTRA SEAT

Either ticketing an extra seat or changing your seat if any empty seat is available would be a good choice to make. You could never predict when that empty seat will be useful.

# CHECKLIST

For months old baby you should always check these things like diapers, wipes, extra clothes, baby carrier, extra sling, plastic carry bags ( if available ), snacks like fruits, yogurts ( for babies who has started eating solid ), trash bag, sanitizers, stroller ( if required ), extra seat ( if required ) and other essentials before start traveling.