Quick Baby Travel Tips

With the holidays looming over us early waves of anxiety start to wash over us. Yet, don't let traveling with your little one be one of them. There a several things you can do to make the trip an easy one for both of you.
Packing for your baby can prove to be a time consuming and troublesome task, but it doesn't have to be. Pack your baby's clothes in outfits, complete with socks and put them into ziplock baggies. That way, you won't have to shift through your large suitcase for all those little items.
Only bring as many diapers you think you will need for the plane ride then buy diapers once you arrive at your destination. Do the same for the way back. If you're lucky, you can leave your left over diapers with whomever you were visiting so that they can use them for their baby.


Plane rides can be a source of anxiety as well. Bring along a few of Baby's favorite toys. It would be a good idea to bring one or two he hasn't seen before. Make sure that you put a leash on the toys and clip it to your back or the back of the seat in front of you if you can. The last thing you want is to have the toy fall on the floor of the airplane!
Give them something to suck on, let it be either a breastfeeding session or a bottle or binky. It helps relieve the pressure in their ears and also keeps them calm and quiet. It's a good idea to not anything too stimulating on the plane. Practice quiet and calming pass times like books or toys that don't make a lot of noise or have flashy lights.
Wear your baby if you can. Most airports do not count the car seat as an extra bag. So, put your baby in a carrier and keep the stroller with you, but check the car seat. The stroller can be left at the front of the airplane and will be waiting for you when you arrive.
Once you arrive at your destination it's likely that your little one will be fussy and remain fussy for most of the trip. Babies thrive on routine. Suddenly he finds himself in a new place with new things and none of those things are his. A familiar blanket or doll could be helpful, but try to keep to your routines as much as possible, even when you are abroad.
Don't be afraid to travel with your little bundle of joy! Exposure to travel at an early age will make later flights way easier and will expose your child to many wonderful things. For more on how to travel with a baby, click here: http://www.babycenter.com/packing-checklist-for-traveling-with-baby
Happy and safe travels this holiday season.