Often for a family with a newborn baby, a trip outside their neighborhood is a real adventure and happiness. And traveling to another city or even more so to another country is a pipe dream for several years because most people are convinced that traveling with children is too difficult, dangerous, and exhausting. “That’s wait 2-3 years, until it grows up, and then somewhere to go. But really, when can you go on your first trip?
From the maternity ward – to travel
One notorious pediatrician says that traveling with a baby can be even the day of discharge from the hospital. Just imagine that! Of course, in the first days after birth, a young mother does not want to travel and should recover and worry about the baby. But there are different situations in life, so you can arm yourself with the opinion of authority. If, however, travel involves a flight by plane, then the pediatrician said that you need to wait 2 weeks. But in general, it’s not so much the age of the child that matters, but whether or not the parents will be able to provide their baby with all the necessary comfort conditions during the trip.
Is it easier with smaller ones?
As assured by experienced mothers-travelers, half a year old baby is much easier than with two years. Why? If your little one is fully breastfed until 6 months, as pediatricians recommend, then warm, fresh food is always on hand. Consequently, you do not have to worry about how, when, and what to prepare, or what to feed your child. And when your baby is growing up on artificial feeding, you should take ready feed HiPP formula. This solves the problem of food on the go.
Plus, at this age, babies are still sleeping quite a bit, so there’s a good chance that a good portion of the baby’s journey is a sweet nap. Another big bonus is that smaller babies are lightweight, so during walks in uncharted lands or a trip to the mountains, they are convenient and easy to carry in a sling carrier. These are the most basic arguments from sighted moms that you should not wait for a certain age, you can now start traveling.
Of course, the first trip – it’s always a lot of excitement and doubt, but afterward, it gives a lot of joy and confidence. It gets easier and easier to dare for each next trip. Then comes the understanding that you can also travel with children, it’s really just a little different.
What should you keep in mind when planning a vacation with kids?
Of course, on a trip with a child should be thoroughly prepared, to think through everything. Here is not an option “on the hand”. Ask how easy it will be to ensure a comfortable environment for the baby, and whether the place is suitable for recreation with children. Be sure to pack a first aid kit and do not forget to buy toys for children, to have something to interest the child on the road. A real helper on a trip will be a lightweight cart or sling, an ergonomic backpack in which you can carry your baby. Make a list of things to take with you – it will give you confidence and organization. Ask experienced parent-travelers about what not to forget for the trip: the vivid impressions of others know how to inspire.
We wish you courageous dreams and great travels! After all, when traveling, an infant certainly learns something new (for the first time sits down or crawls, takes his first steps, begins to talk a lot more), developing both emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Fresh mountain air and seawater have a great effect on health! So remember that children need your love and care, as well as new experiences and emotions for active development.
