Terri Ramsey Beavers Many people believe that their vacations and even day trips have to stop for a while when they have a baby, at least until they are over 12 months old. However, this is not the case, and with a little bit of pre-planning, traveling with a little one can be as exciting and as fulfilling as traveling as a couple.
Invest in Portable Equipment
Baby equipment and accessories can be incredibly bulky to take with you on trips, especially if you are traveling abroad or if you are traveling alone with your baby. However, some of this equipment is integral to your baby’s health and wellbeing, such as food trays. Rather than struggling to lug large baby equipment with you when you are out and about, you should consider looking at portable options, such as the suction food tray from Easy Tots. This can help you to wean your baby while you are on the move while making as little mess as possible.
Check Facilities
Before you travel anywhere, it is paramount that you check the facilities that will be provided for you when you reach your destination. Not only should you check whether there are baby changing facilities in toilets, but you should also check whether you can hire a crib or bassinet on airplanes and trains, as well as within your accommodation, such as a hotel, or if you will need to provide your own. This will enable you to plan ahead and make sure that you do not come unstuck when you arrive there.
Get the Right Documents
When you have a baby, there is one more person to think about when it comes to getting documentation, and, in many cases, your baby will have to have their own documents. For instance, rather than adding your baby’s details to your passport, your child will have to have their own to leave the country. You should also check the vaccinations that your child will need if they are over a certain age, and it is also important to see whether they are covered by your travel insurance before you jet off.
Limit Your Luggage
Although you might believe that you need copious accessories to travel with a baby, you should try to limit the amount of luggage that you take anywhere with you, as this could be a struggle to transport between your destinations. After all, you should be able to buy most baby essentials while you are away. However, you should make sure that you travel with more of the essentials than you believe that you will need in case of an emergency.
Have Entertainment at the Ready
The biggest problem when traveling with a little one, though, is finding ways to entertain them for long flights and car journeys. You should consider downloading mobile apps, which could give them a fun activity to enjoy for hours on end. You should also invest in portable toys for them, which can be easily packed away or tied to their stroller when they are not in use.