You may be leaving very soon on vacation for the first time with your baby. That means we talk about a little baby, less than a year old, therefore we must have everything well organized so that the whole family enjoys a well-deserved rest.
Where to go? Is a hotel or apartment preferable? Traveling by car or plane? Safety tips, what is necessary to take the baby and other issues we will try to clarify in this post.
Let's start with the first, where to go on vacation ?. No destination is contraindicated to go with babies, except those that may pose a risk to the health or integrity of the baby (places with a prevalence of serious diseases, non-potable water, unsafe infrastructure, etc.). For the rest, we can also choose a beach, mountain destination as a trip abroad, always taking the appropriate precautions.
To travel to certain countries it is necessary to get vaccinated in advance, so you should consult with the pediatrician and assess whether it compensates for the trip or leaving it for later.
Wherever you are, you should always avoid exposing the child to the sun during the central hours of the day, apply sunscreen and cover his head with a hat.
If we make a trip that involves major changes for the baby such as extreme temperatures, too much humidity, altitude, changes in feeding, etc. It is preferable to ask the pediatrician for advice to avoid risks to the baby's health.
As for the most recommended accommodation for a family with a small baby, it is best to rent an apartment that we can adapt to our daily customs. Some have baby crib service, but we can carry a travel cot that are very convenient to transport.
We must make sure to check the facilities of the apartment (stairs, fireplace, windows, stoves) to ensure that our baby is not in danger, especially if he already crawls and even more if he walks.
It is essential that the apartment has a microwave to heat the baby's bottle and food. This is one of the great advantages of the apartment in front of the hotel, as well as the possibility of preparing the baby puree without having to resort exclusively to the pots. If you go to the hotel, an alternative is to buy an electric bottle warmer, some also serve to heat purees.
The best means of transportation for traveling with a small baby is the car. You must travel in a properly approved and installed car seat, stop every two hours and have a bottle of water on hand, toys to entertain and spare clothes in case it gets stained.
If you travel by plane you should know that the baby does not take a seat until 2 years old, so he travels in the arms of an adult. If you make a long-distance journey, you must notify in advance that you are traveling with a baby to make sure they have a crib.
As for the feeding of the baby, the safest and most practical is breastfeeding. If not, you should always give the peeled fruits, the vegetables washed with safe water, pasteurized yogurts in perfect condition and in the event that the baby already eats meats, make sure they are well cooked.
Finally, we recommend that you always carry hand wipes, diapers, spare clothes, hat, bottle, replacement pacifier, thermometer, anti-thermal and the social security or private insurance card.
After all this, I can only wish you a happy trip and tell you that on the way back we wait for a photo of your baby on vacation to hang in the section The photo of your baby.
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