You can start traveling with your baby immediately after birth. However , it is worth underlining that traveling with anewborn baby is a bit troublesome. There is also the requirement that babies must be at least one week old for airline transportation. So, what should be considered when traveling with a newborn?
Traveling with a Newborn Baby
After becoming a parent, you will get used to living with your baby and your baby will get used to living with you. Soon you will develop a routine and traveling with your baby will not be difficult for you. Traveling with a small baby also has advantages for you. Your baby is happy to move around in the stroller and can fall asleep anywhere at any time.
What to Consider When Traveling by Car?
It is also important to pay attention to the following issues when traveling with a baby…
- If you are traveling in a car with a baby, do not neglect to use a seat belt first and foremost.
- As required by traffic rules, you should use the most suitable car seat for your child’s weight and height.
- Do not set off without making sure that the car seat you are using is well secured. Statistics show that the right rear seat of the car is the safest place for babies and small children.
What to Consider When Traveling by Airplane?
If you choose totravel with your baby by plane, you should breastfeed or bottle feed yourbaby during take-off and landing . In this way, your baby’s ears will not get sore and restless due to the change in pressure.
For easy traveling with a baby, always carry a bag with you. You can make a list in advance of what you need to take in the bag. This way, you can easily notice what is missing from your bag.
Things to take when traveling with a newborn baby
- Baby diaper
- Baby Bottle
- Cloth cloth (for wiping mouth and face)
- Baby wipes
- Pacifier (if used)
- Garbage bag
- Breast pad
- Changing mat
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Outfit
- Nipple cream
- Diaper rash cream
- Sunscreen cream
- Breastfeeding bib
- Baby bib
- Snacks for yourself
- Suitable snacks for your baby if he/she has switched to supplementary food
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- Your baby’s toys
- A mini first aid kit
If you plan to stay on your trip for a long time, it will also be useful to take the following with you.
- Breast pump
- Spare battery for breast pump
- Breast milk storage bag
- Breast milk transfer bag with thermos (for summer)
- Medicines you can use in case of need
If you do not have enough space in your bag, you can choose to take space-consuming items such asdiapers and baby wipes at the destination. But make sure you have enough of everything you might need during the trip. And the only thing you should not forget is to have a relaxed, fun trip and take lots of photos!