Traveling with your baby for the first time can seem be daunting – it requires a lot of extra effort to plan, pack and just plain worry about! But, the memories you’ll make on your trip will be worth it all. With a little preparation and planning, flying with a baby or young kids can be easier than you think. If you’re headed on a trip, you can keep these tips handy to help you out.
- Plan to leave a little early for the airport. Traveling with a baby takes a bit more time than traveling solo.
- Bring a baby carrier or babywear so that you’re hands-free while at the airport.
- Change baby’s diaper before boarding: those airplane bathrooms are so small! Consider nighttime diapers for extra absorbency.
- Offer pacifier or feed during takeoff and landing to help with the “ear-popping” sensation.
- Bring toys to keep kiddos busy . This is so helpful if your baby starts to get fussy mid-flight! Here is a list of few ideas:
- Toy cars
- Soft and hard books
- Coloring books
- Mini puzzles
- Pay dough
- post It Notes
- Audio books
- Pack plenty of snacks. You will want to pack age appropriate snacks for your child. Always over pack with snacks. Here is a list of few snacks idea to have on hand while on-the go that you can share with your little one.
- Fruit- apple and bananas are easy.
- Rice Crackers
- Wheat puff
- Muffins
- Puree pouches
- Homemade bars
- Packaged fruit cups
- String cheese
- Peanut butter sandwich
- Pack a first aid kit that includes baby dosage of all the usual things: pain reliever, fever reducer, diarrhea medicine, antihistamines.
- Decide between night driving or day driving ahead of time. Both have their pros and cons. As always, find what’s best for your baby and your family.
- Be flexible and prepare for frequent stops. Stop every 2 hours for a quick bathroom break (or more often if needed) and get baby out of the car seat to get those wiggles out.
- Pack plenty of snacks for older babies/toddlers and extra formula for infants.
- Window clings helps keep the environment cool and dark.
- If you’re currently pumping: don’t forget your pumping supplies and a cooler for milk storage. (Tip: a manual pump or pump with a car adapter can be perfect for long road trips!)
- Feed and change your baby right before leaving to buy some time before you have to make your first stop.
- Bring a portable sound machine to help block out sound when baby falls asleep.
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