Travelling from time to time is essential for one and all. However, only parents know the struggles and fear of planning a trip with their baby. While for some, having an infant means no travelling for quite a few years, for others travelling becomes the most daunting task ever.
When you are travelling with an infant, you are quite literally carrying human cargo along with you! From delayed flights to the constant crying that gives you the worst headache ever, the struggles just do not seem to end. Thinking of all these challenges you may face with your infant on the trip, most parents decide to back out. A trip for most is a way to detox and get some peace away from their daily hectic lives. However, when an infant comes into the picture, peace on a trip starts to feel like an impossible task to achieve. Hence, most parents decide to not travel at all.
We are here to make things better for you. We want you to not only take your infant with you on the trip but also have a stress-free journey! Given below are a few foolproof tips that you can keep in mind when planning a trip with your baby.
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Determine if Your Baby is Old Enough to Travel
You may already know that the first 40 days after childbirth are the most crucial. To avoid infections and to help yourself heal, travel should be avoided at all costs. However, if travelling cannot be avoided during this time, consider going by train, car, or bus. Avoid air travel.
It is safe for a 3-month-old baby to travel. Since the immune system at this stage has developed, the chances of falling sick are less. When the baby is 6 months old, you have a better idea of their sleeping and feeding routines. Hence, you can plan your trip around his/her needs and everyday routine.
Keeping Your Baby Safe
This aspect is the most important for any parent. All you have to do is keep it as simple as you can. Try and avoid travelling long distances and tone down the number of activities you plan in a day too. As a parent, you need to be prepared to be flexible since the baby has varying moods and timings for sleeping and feeling hungry.
Catering to Feeding Needs
No matter what your mode of travel is, make some space for extra food for the infant. Babies get hungry at odd times and are not patient enough to wait for long. Also, carry wet wipes so that you can clean your baby easily and anywhere once they are done eating. Finally, try to pack boiled drinking water so that you do not have to risk giving them packaged water.
Packing for Your Baby
This will vary based on where you are travelling and the number of days you are going to be travelling for. Since we cannot tell you what to pack or what not to pack, what you can do is make a list of all the things that you require for the infant. This will help you ensure you have kept everything.
