Wear your bulkiest pair on the plane and an easy to carry pair in your bag.
Travel light tips with baby.
If you ve never used one at home but think it might be convenient on vacation try it out a few times before you leave.
Bring lots of ziploc type baggies.
There are myriad reasons you need them especially with kiddos.
Without a ticket the baby has to be held on your lap throughout the flight and some airlines charge a lap child fee especially for international flights.
You don t need to buy a ticket for babies under 2 years old they re allowed to sit in your lap.
Pack 2 pairs of shoes and no more.
My carrier of choice for the first year was the jj cole agility carrier.
But even if they aren t on any regular medications it is a good idea to bring some common baby meds and band aids just in case they spike a fever start teething or get a boo boo.
If you re traveling with kids be deliberate when deciding what to pack.
Different airlines have varying policies on infant travel but buying a ticket for children under two years old is usually optional.
If your baby doesn t sleep well in a stroller try a front carrier like the babybjorn or baby backpack.
Because you re going somewhere new the most unexpected things become interesting.
If you re traveling by plane book a seat that has a bassinet connection and a separate seat for your older child if needed.
You can t beat a light pair of converse for the day and an easy kitten heel for the evenings.
Baby safe sunscreen if going to a sunny destination small hand breast pump for nights out a couple of glass bottles for storing and serving milk nose aspirator babies are nose breathers bed of some sort medical supplies bandaids thermometer diaper.
Go for a scenic drive.
Whether you are traveling with or without your partner downsizing the luggage is a smart move sinceâ carrying all that crap and a baby who needs to get changed or fed as soon as you get off the plane is pretty overwhelming.
During the pre boarding phase have one parent pre board the bassinet or the toddler s car seat then de board the plane until it s closer to take off time.
Check out these tips for flying with a baby to make your trip a lot less turbulent.
Figure out where baby s going to sit.
Not all babies will like it and it might be too hard on your back.
Obviously if your child is on medication make sure to pack that and keep it handy at all times.
Again you never know.
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Here are a few that might help.
Babierge â traveling baby andâ babies getaway.
Wear your baby through the airport as long as you can.
You need fewer toys than you think.
Baby carrier managing luggage coffee gate details tickets and food is complicated enough as a traveler.
Here are 12 tips for traveling with a baby or toddler.