Having a baby doesn’t mean an end to your adventures. Unfortunately, with a baby in tow, much of your travel is spent soothing and entertaining your baby. No more staring out to space while dreaming of your perfect vacation. Though traveling with a baby has a lot of disadvantages, it has a lot of advantages as well. Cuddling a baby on your lap, you will realize that the world is a much friendlier. The cardinal rule when traveling with your baby is this: create a home away from home so you can make the experience something that the whole family can enjoy.

When you’re traveling with a baby, bed-and breakfasts, beach scenes and big cities are perfect destinations. You can also go bike touring, car camping and even desert adventures! Family camps and resorts nature camps and ski resorts are great destinations for your family vacation. You might need to avoid activities, which involve rafting, theme parks, foreign travel and long stays with friends. These can be too exhausting for your baby and could cause her to have sleeping problems.

A three month old is a perfect candidate for traveling because unlike toddlers, they can’t run around and get into trouble. A baby needs a lot of things so make sure to organize your trip and pack checklists for your baby. It is best to prepare a first aid kit for minor medical problems. You might also want to bring prescription medications just to be sure. Some pediatricians suggest that parents fill out an emergency sheet, which contains contact names and numbers, including your child’s health information and medication she takes.

It is always advisable to bring a hat for your baby to shield her from the sun in case of warm weather or keep the head bundled in times of cold weather. You should also bring sun screen if you are planning to go to the beach. SPF15 with UVA and UVB protection should be enough for the little one. Apply this in small amounts on the face and the back of the hand for babies below 6 months. For older kids you should apply liberally in areas exposed to the sun.

Babies should always be sitting in the backseat. Make sure that the car seats are properly installed and that the seatbelts are correctly threaded. You should also get shade screens to protect your baby’s eyes and to prevent the car from getting too hot and uncomfortable.

When traveling by plane, your baby might experience ear pain from air pressure during landing and takeoff. To prevent this, have her suck on a pacifier or a sippy cup. If your baby is sleeping, leave her as it is and she might get through the takeoff and landing without any trouble.

If you’re crossing time zones, try not to over schedule your first day so your baby can have enough to rest and adjust to the changes you’re exposing her to. If you’re breastfeeding, you should make sure to have a water bottle with you to keep you from getting dehydrated.

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