Want to go on a vacation, but too scared of travelling with your little munchkin? Don’t be. Thousands of parents do it without any issues – you just need to plan well. Also, the more you do it, the easier it will get.
If travelling has been your life pre-baby, you need to know that you don’t have to give up on your dreams just because you are a parent now. With a little bit of planning, you can easily travel with your baby. The secret is to keep the baby’s routine as intact as possible. As most babies need just food, sleep, and love, you can easily manage travelling with a baby. Here are a few hacks that will make your travels easier.
Take As Little Baby Stuff As Possible The lighter you will travel, the easier your life will be. Hauling a bunch of junk when you have a baby in tow can be extremely exhausting. This is especially applicable if you’re going to be plane hopping. Babies don’t really need too much stuff. All you need are diapers, love, food, and a cozy place to sleep. Keep it simple.
Wear The Baby Wearing the baby is so much easier than lugging around a stroller. You will be able to navigate stairs, move around more easily, and be faster. Plus, your baby will love to be close to you. She will need some extra comforting in new environments, so wearing her would be the best way to keep her happy and you stress-free.
Download A White Noise App Your Phone Instead of lugging a noise machine around, simply download a white noise app on your cell. Choose one that will let you download the soundtrack – you never know when you don’t have access to the internet.
Don’t Carry Toys Honestly, you shouldn’t pack in all your baby’s toys – or even a few – when you are travelling. Your baby still can’t really tell the difference between a toy and a colourful water bottle. In fact, she would probably prefer the water bottle because it’s new and exciting! Let her play with everyday objects you will come across till she gets bored. This will save you from carrying or buying a bunch of things that your baby most certainly won’t care about after the initial excitement.
Babies Require Passports Start the application process well before taking the trip. It can be time-consuming and sometimes a tiny bit stressful – so don’t leave this out for later.
