Baby on Board- A Few Tips to Make Your Journey Easy!

Travelling with a baby can be a difficult task and it involves more difficulties. But proper planning and making the necessary arrangements can make the journey a happy and eventful experience.

Are You Nervous To Travel With Your Baby?

You must have seen the signs ‘babies on board’ while travelling. Have you ever wondered why they declare this while travelling? Travelling with a baby is a daunting task. You need lots of preparation and precautions while travelling with a baby. You should be mindful of certain things while travelling. You need to carry a lot of things while travelling which are useful to both parent and baby. The precautionary tips depend on how the parent and baby are travelling.  

Travelling By Car

When you plan to travel with a baby by car, you must pack all the essential things that your baby may require. These things will help to make your trip smoother. 

You may consider packing the following things:

• Feeding supplies like formula milk, bottles, nipples, and bibs.
• Baby wipes, diapers, diaper rash cream, disposal bag for diapers.
• Pacifiers
• Extra clothes
• Toys
• Essential medicines

Some Safety Tips:

• Invest in a rear-facing car seat if your baby is under two years.
• Dressing baby in comfortable clothes.
• Playing relaxing music while travelling.
• Window shade to block sunlight.
• You must follow the regular feeding session while travelling.
• Frequent breaks from travelling so that the baby can move and stretch.
• Always accompanying the baby in the car.

Travelling By Train

When you travel by train with a baby, you should keep the following things in mind.

• You should arrive at the station early to reduce last-minute stress.
• You should reserve a seat for your baby.
• You should dress your baby in comfortable clothing.
• Carry formula milk, bottles, nipples, and bibs.
• Comfort your crying baby by walking them on the train.

Travelling By Air

Travelling by air is not recommended shortly after birth. However, a baby can travel by air within 2 to 14 days. You should consult your baby’s doctor before you prepare your baby for travel. If necessary, get your baby vaccinated.

Generally, babies will require proper documentation before travelling by air. While travelling by air, your baby might experience discomfort in the air due to a change in air pressure. You must feed your baby while landing or take-off so that it can reduce air pressure in their ears.

While booking a seat on the flight, try to book bulkhead rows so that they can accommodate a bassinet. Booking your seat near the engine can help to soothe your baby due to humming sounds. Additionally, carrying your baby’s preference toy or blanket can make them comfortable through the journey.  

While dressing your baby for air travel, onesies are the best option. It makes the diaper-changing task easier. You should avoid layering clothes as it can make the baby uncomfortable. Further, you must stick to the baby’s daily routine of feeding and sleeping.

Your infant can experience jet lag if you have shifted to different time zones. Infants may not want to eat or sleep at the proper time in the new time zone because they are cranky or exhausted. Planning beforehand would help, as will attempting to gradually adjust them to the new time zone before you leave. Get them outdoors in the sunlight when you get there, and if they are weary, let them take a quick nap.

Some Baby Essentials To Carry Along

You should keep some baby essentials handy while travelling. These things are quite useful, especially if the journey is taking longer. 

These things are as follows:

• Extra cloths
• Toys
• Nappies, wipes, and changing mats
• Snacks and drinks

Conclusion

Travelling with a baby is a quite challenging task. Your baby should feel comfortable and calm while travelling to ensure smooth travelling. Carrying some essentials, their comfort food, drink, and toys can make them comfortable with the surroundings. You should make your baby feel secure and protected so that you both can travel and enjoy the journey together. This travelling may help in the development of the baby by knowing the new sensory experiences and languages.