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May 7, 2011 By hhpregna Leave a Comment

One of the main concerns when traveling for new families is the thought of traveling with a baby. Many people say that it is a hard task and will ruin the trip for you, since it is hard to take care of your baby on the trip. With some planning ahead, this trip can be made easier and the problems can be avoided.

The things you need to do to prepare depend on the kind of trip you are going on. But mainly, you will have to pack supplies like extra diapers, food, and the like. Remember to pack enough food and water and diapers for the trip, since you don’t want to be running out in the middle of the trip without any way of stopping to get more.

If you plan to go by plane, make sure that your baby is old enough to handle the flight, which is usually past two weeks old. When booking your flight, ask the airport about the things that they provide for young children, if any. You can sit with your child on your lap, or have them in another seat. Both are acceptable, but the former can be hard on long flights. Check to see if the flight is full, and if it is not then you can ask for that extra space for your baby. If you choose to buy another seat for your baby, get a car seat to strap your baby in.

Remember that there are a lot of rules on airplanes about food and drinks as well as liquids. If you plan to bring any in your carry-on luggage, they cannot be more than 100ml, and then you have to put it in a zip-lock bag that is no bigger than 1 quart. But baby food and milk are exempt from these rules, as long as it is only enough for the baby. You have to declare it to the staff so that they know that you are bringing the food and milk onto the plane.

If you are going to travel by car, then make sure that you have an appropriate car seat for your baby. Also, make sure that there is a child locking system in place in your car, and be sure to use it. Place window shades to your car’s windows so that your baby will be kept cool and to prevent sunburn. It is best to travel at night or very early morning so that your baby will sleep through at least part of the trip. Try to stop and take a break every couple of hours so that you can all stretch your legs and the baby will be able to get out of the car seat for a while.

Traveling with a baby in some respects can be easier than travel with older children. A young baby will stay close and not wander off. A baby is easier to carry than a larger child when they are tired. Babies can use all kinds of helpful equipment like strollers, and many airports and resorts have them to rent. Strollers can also double as bag carriers when a toddler baby wants to walk a while. Plan your vacation realistically to accommodate your baby’s needs and all of you can have a great time.

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Checklist for Traveling with Ba Plane

May 7, 2011 By hhpregna Leave a Comment

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Checklist for Traveling with Baby by Plane

You remember the feeling from your pre-child days. You’re sitting on a plane, looking forward to a quiet trip catching up on a good book or maybe checking out the in-flight entertainment, when you spy a harried looking couple with a baby in their arms heading your way. As they plop down in the seats across the aisle from you, you frantically look for an open seat as far away from baby as possible. Now, however, you’re the one carrying the baby and getting the dirty looks from the other passengers. And who could blame them? It certainly isn’t very pleasant being stuck 30,000 feet above the ground for hours on end, listening to baby scream. You don’t have to be the most hated passenger on the plane, however. All it takes is a little bit of planning, and you and your baby can have a peaceful and pain-free airplane journey. Follow this check list to make sure the skies really do stay friendly.

Most of the planning for air travel with a baby happens before you board the plane. In fact, the best time to start your planning is actually when you book your ticket. You need to find out up front what the airline’s policy is on traveling with an infant. For instance, you can’t assume that an airline will allow you to carry your child in your lap, or that the airline is will to let you carry all of your baby gear onto the plane. These things can especially be an issue when you’re flying on a smaller plane or if the flight is fully booked. Find out the carry-on restrictions, the weight limit on checked baggage, and how your baby can travel on board well in advance of taking your flight. Who want to turn up at the airport only to find out you can’t travel?

Once you know what you’re allowed to bring, you have to decide what you really should bring. One of the biggest decisions a parent has to grapple with is whether or not to bring the car seat. If you are going to be riding in a car at your destination, then it is essential that you bring your car seat. Even if you’re not, however, most experts agree that is it worth the hassle. Having the car seat means you’re prepared for anything that may come up during the trip. If you have bought a seat for your baby, a car seat is a must. The airline will require you to have a FAA approved car seat for your baby to sit in on the plane. You should also know that babies in car seats are required to sit by the window, so book your seats accordingly.

Should you buy your baby a ticket? Sure, saving that extra money on one more ticket sounds appealing, but most experts agree that for safety’s sake, your baby should have its own seat. If you hold your baby in your lap, you could inadvertently injure your child during those in flight bumps. Giving your baby its own seat, with its own seat belt, means they are strapped in for all of the turbulence.

You will also have to give some thought to packing your carry-on bag. You won’t be allowed to take one carry-on for you and one for baby, so you’ll have to consolidate. Choose a bag large enough to meet your needs, but small enough to pass the airline’s carry-on rules.

Traveling with baby needn’t be painful. With the right planning, you’ll fly with ease.

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Traveling with baby

May 7, 2011 By hhpregna Leave a Comment

Traveling with baby

1. Take advantage of the “fly free under 2” rule for as long as you can.
2. Buy enough diapers for the plane ride plus one day and buy more on arrival. Ditto for formula, unless traveling abroad where formula is sometimes unavailable.
3. Use a good lightweight stroller (eg. Maclaren Triumph Stroller) inside the airport and gate-check it as you board.
4. Eat out early so you can still enjoy good restaurants.
5. Dial down your expectations for a day out with baby since you’ll still have to plan around naps and breaks.

My wife and I have always loved to travel. We have both lived abroad and had a long-distance romance that spanned four countries and five states before we finally tied the knot. We never considered ending our travel with the arrival of baby #1, nor then with baby #2. We knew the kids would slow us down somewhat, perhaps force us to Strollerpostpone more rugged adventures, but giving up on one of our life loves was never part of our life plan. In fact, I’ve always said that if you are looking for an excuse to stay home and on the couch, never go out again, never do anything adventurous, then having a baby is a perfect solution. On the other hand, having a baby (and eventually a child or teenager) travel with you is a new experience, and one that is part and parcel of being in a family. Sure, my wife and I have taken short breaks away from the kids – that’s very important too – but we’ve always felt very strongly that a family does things together, including travel. Families, where each individual member splits to be alone in their corner may as well change their designation to roommates. If you want a family that hangs together long after they no longer need you to fill up the sippee cup, you have to spend what people refer to as “quality time” with them. And, for dads, that often means sharing with them things that you love to do, to instill in them that same love, but also so you can have fun too.

The Wall Street Journal did a story last week on traveling with baby. In classic WSJ fashion, the article reviewed all the services you can hire to do the work. There are actually services that will buy the diapers and formula in your destination city so that they are waiting for you when you arrive at your hotel (BabiesTravellite.com, JetSetBabies.com). While attractive to some, especially if you’re traveling alone with extra kids, these services seem harder to manage than the actual work they are trying to replace.

Packing for baby

We always found that it was easy to pack extra diapers in our suitcase (6-8 per day), as well as extra cans of formula that disappeared and left extra room in our suitcase by trip’s end, but you can also plan on buying these items when you touch down (an exception is overseas travel, where we found some cultures where formula is basically unavailable). This helps us cut down on our own over-packing and even with two kids, we’ve never taken more than three suitcases, and I think that is still too much. Despite our worst fears, we’ve always found that almost all American hotels and most European hotels are well-stocked on baby supplies like cribs and high chairs. On the other hand, you may have to bring along a stroller, and consider a car seat if you don’t want to pop for the extra a day the rental car companies charge for seats. For this reason, make sure any carry-on bags have a good strap you can hang on the stroller, so you have your hands free. The MacKenzie Kids series of bags is a good choice for this. They seem to be designed with how you’ll use them in mind, and while expensive, our one bag has lasted through two kids and many, many trips both across town and across the country.

I’d recommend the Maclaren Triumph Stroller (9.99). It comes in a variety of colors, it only weighs 11 pounds, it has a shoulder harness for hands-free carrying (not for long distances though) and it comes with an easy-to-pack clear rain cover to protect against wind and water. For an additional 0, the 2006 Techno XT Stroller also looks pretty cool and comes with a few extras, including more reclining positons and a UV protection clear rain cover (oxymoronically).

You might also want to pack a Bundle Me (.92), which is a fleece-lined insert for the stroller. It’s perfect for cold days and could double as an extra blanket if needed.

Paul Banas is a founder of www.greatdad.com. He writes articles on raising kids, baby names, baby sign language and many more topics related to dads.


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