Traveling with babies and infants can be fun, frustrating, and even revelation. Planning is important, and you are willing to adjust your travel to the youngest traveler. Dr. Elizabesbernet, the director of the Boston Medical Center Pediatric Travel Program, advises, “If you take a young child, it's all about children.”
Select one (or two) destination
This is not when traveling to nine European capital for seven days. Think about choosing one place or splitting your trip between two destinations. This allows you to calm down and organize your sleep schedule. Most small children are prosperous in routines. If you find an appropriate playground or bakery, your child will enjoy coming back.
You reach it: Everything is strategy and luck
Airports, airplanes, long drives, trains vehicles: all of them are great, depending on the child's temperament. Be distracted, soothed, sang, and prepare to raise a nurse. For infants, pediatricians agree that traveling is the best opportunity for the trip to forget the screen time rules and to accept devices and programming that is useful for spending time.
In the case of a baby, sucking on an airplane can help you change air pressure with ear pain, so pack pacifier and bottle. If you are growing with breast milk, dress for comfortable semi -public nursing. Do not give your baby's medicine to promote sleep unless you are discussing with a pediatrician. And once you get a clearance, try it at home first in case of negative reactions. Healthychildren.org of American Academy of Pediatrics is a good source of hints on flight travel with the baby.
Keep in mind that if you use an airplane for an infant, the label should be used on aircraft.
Some children act completely on a long flight, while others lose it completely. But all children can do both. It is up to you to bring your children, detours, snacks, clothing replacement, and smiley smiles in case your child hinders the comfort of other passengers.
Where you stay
Many people with young children prefer vacation rentals with kitchens. However, the hotel works well. Breakfast buffets and housekeeping services are always useful, but check your online comments and see if your baby and infant guests have had a good experience.
War on the hotel for cribs and ask in advance about vacancy status. Airbnb has a filter for those who are looking for a crib. Many hosts specify additional devices including baby monitors. But your best measure is to contact the host. It doesn't mean “child -friendly”, so look at the details and be especially cautious about stairs, fireplaces, pools, and hot tabs.
I sleep when my baby sleeps
Sleep schedule varies greatly from child to child. Some babies can sleep anywhere and anywhere, while others need a quiet and dark room. Flexibility: This, as in many cases, following the child's schedule, the possibility that travel is more likely to succeed in claiming a sleepy and grumpy child and adult schedule.
Please select a restaurant for children
Don't go flashy, go for friendly and go off -peak time. Your ideal restaurant is where your family comes to meals and relaxation. For example, one of the fun aspects of traveling in Spain and Italy is that if you realize that you are going for a slow dinner with active babies and infants, everyone is natural. And whatever time, find the place where you are working, find a dish that your infant thanks, and get ready to return.
Discard the “adult” sightseeing checklist
You may love visiting all churches and art collections, but this is not the case. Select one or two what you want to do, consider whether a baby carrier or a stroller works optimally, and prepare to shorten or scrub the mission. Starting with a limited expectation, you may be surprised at your child's adaptability.
Please bring the appropriate equipment
Yes, you need a foldable stroller. Yes, you need a car sheet. Portable cribs guarantee safe sleep and can give playpen in strange rooms. There is also a portable high chair to clip at the edge of the table. Wirecutter has all summarizes, from portable cribs to black out curtains and sound machines.
Examine the safety of vaccines, emergency planning, food and water
Check in to your child's pediatrician before leaving. Make sure that vaccination is up to date and discuss if you need additional shots. The measles vaccine, which is usually administered at the age of one year, can be administered quickly if you go to a place where measles may be a problem. Hepatitis A vaccine can also be administered early. For remote areas, consider seeing travel medicine experts and consider special vaccination and anti -malaria drugs.
Ask your child to bring the medicine to take regularly and ask if your pediatrician has any problems. You can also refer to pediatrics, especially in pediatrics, to check the local doctors and hospitals in advance in advance.
If your child gets sick while traveling, “The first thing is what you do when you are at home,” said Dr. Burnet. Consider packing the liquid acetaminophen or eveplofen. Children with vomiting and diarrhea need to immediately need liquids to prevent dehydration, and the younger the baby, the more important they are seeking local medical treatment.
In an area without water, breastfeeding is one of the ways to keep your baby safer. If your child is drinking other things, strictly use boiling water or bottle water, and stick to cooked foods, peeled and peeled fruits.
Please do not lose sight of the sun
No matter where you are, prioritize the safety of the sun. Bring a sunscreen and a hat and cover the young children in the bright sun. If you need both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first.
