Travelling is a rejuvenating and
exciting experience. And when you have a little one for company, this
experience becomes all the more beautiful. But travelling with a new born is
not a cake walk. There are a plenty of things we need to take care to ensure
that travel with a new born baby is a happy experience.
I am sure most parents would have the
same fear lingering around while planning a holiday or travel with their new
born. Here are a few tips and tricks that would make travel with a new born
easy, safe and pleasurable.
TIPS FOR A SAFE TRAVEL WITH YOUR NEW
BORN
- If possible travel with family. When there are
more hands to look after the new born baby, you are much more relaxed and
can enjoy the travel better.
- Decide on the mode of travel that would be
easier and comfortable for the baby. Travel by train is much better than bus
for a new born baby. But if your destination is very far, it is better to
choose the fastest mode of transport.
- Plan the destinations and stop overs in
advance so that you will be prepared as to when you can feed the baby or
put her to sleep.
- While booking hotel rooms, do check out if the
hotels provide a crib. Having a crib would ensure a good rest and sleep
for the baby.
- While visiting tourist spots, it is better to
hire a cab or van than travel in tourist buses as hiring a cab ensures
privacy and you can feed the baby or put her to sleep at ease.
- Visit places that are child safe and where
weather is warm and sunny. Travelling to hill stations, deserts, or places
where weather is too cold or hot might cause discomfort and health issues
to the new born baby.
TRAVEL HACKS
- Always carry a baby carrier as it keeps the
baby comfortable. You can use a front carrier or a hand carrier depending
on your convenience.
- Write down all the necessary things you need
for your baby before packing. Tick each one of them as you start packing
so that you do not leave anything out.
- Carry all the basic essentials for the baby in
a single bag as you do not have to search when you need something
urgently.
- It is always best to use diapers while
travelling as it keeps the baby dry and you too do not have the trouble of
changing nappies every now and then. Huggies is a great option as it is
soft and makes the baby feel comfortable and dry for a long time. Using
Huggies diapers, your baby also sleeps well and remains active and bright
all day.
- Book tickets for railway or plane or bus
travel according to the sleep patterns of your baby. The motto is that the
baby has to sleep during the train, bus or plane journey. This will ensure
that the baby gets a good sleep and is alert and happy during the rest of
the journey.
THINGS TO PACK FOR YOUR NEW BORN
- Baby food and formula milk in large quantity
is a must. Also pack small sterilized bottles or zip lock bags to carry
milk powder and baby food in your purse.
- Clothes for the new born baby. Always choose
clothes those are easy for the baby to wear.
- Warm clothes like sweaters, mittens, caps and
blankets are must if travelling during winters.
- Basic essentials for the baby like baby soap,
baby powder, feeding bottles, bottle covers, flasks, wet wipes, plastic
sheet, water proof sheets, etc.
- Huggies diapers in plenty, towels and napkins.
- Medications for the baby prescribed by the
doctor are also mandatory. Syrups for fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, etc.
along with band aid, antiseptic lotion must be kept handy.
With these tips, travel with a new born baby becomes
a safe and enriching experience.
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