{"id":10900,"date":"2023-01-09T16:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T21:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/?p=10900"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:37:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T21:37:32","slug":"5-tips-on-travelling-with-a-newborn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandescapades.com\/travel-blog\/5-tips-on-travelling-with-a-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips on Travelling with a Newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"
Trave<\/span>lling<\/span> to<\/span> exotic<\/span> destinations<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> newborn<\/span> under<\/span> two<\/span> years<\/span> old<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> a<\/span> daunting<\/span> task<\/span>.<\/span> From<\/span> navigating<\/span> airports<\/span> to<\/span> dealing<\/span> with<\/span> jet<\/span> lag<\/span> and<\/span> everything<\/span> in<\/span> between<\/span>,<\/span> it<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> overwhelming<\/span>.<\/span> Many parents choose to simply stay home due to the fear of their little one acting out and ruining some potential memories. But<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> few<\/span> simple<\/span> tips<\/span>,<\/span> your<\/span> trip<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> a<\/span> success<\/span>.<\/span> Here<\/span> are<\/span> the<\/span> best<\/span> tips<\/span> for travelling<\/span> to<\/span> exotic<\/span> destinations<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> newborn<\/span> under<\/span> two<\/span> years<\/span> old<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Plan Ahead:<\/strong> Planning<\/span> ahead<\/span> is<\/span> the<\/span> key<\/span> to<\/span> a<\/span> successful<\/span> trip<\/span>.<\/span> Make<\/span> sure<\/span> you<\/span> have<\/span> all<\/span> the<\/span> necessary<\/span> documents<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> passports<\/span> and<\/span> visas<\/span>.<\/span> Research<\/span> the<\/span> destination<\/span> to<\/span> get<\/span> a<\/span> better<\/span> understanding<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> culture<\/span>,<\/span> climate<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> local<\/span> customs.<\/span> Also<\/span>,<\/span> if<\/span> you<\/span>\u2019<\/span>re<\/span> planning<\/span> to<\/span> stay<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> hotel<\/span>,<\/span> book<\/span> the<\/span> room<\/span> well<\/span> in<\/span> advance<\/span> to<\/span> ensure<\/span> the<\/span> best<\/span> rates<\/span>, and to help avoid any possible trip changes or disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n 2. Bring the Essentials:<\/strong> When<\/span> travelling<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> newborn<\/span>,<\/span> it<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> important<\/span> to<\/span> bring<\/span> the<\/span> essentials<\/span>.<\/span> Bring<\/span> plenty<\/span> of<\/span> diapers<\/span>,<\/span> wipes<\/span>,<\/span> formula,<\/span> and<\/span> other<\/span> baby<\/span> supplies<\/span>.<\/span> It<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span> also<\/span> a<\/span> good<\/span> idea<\/span> to<\/span> bring<\/span> a<\/span> few<\/span> extra<\/span> items<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> baby<\/span> carrier<\/span>,<\/span> a<\/span> st<\/span>roller<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> a<\/span> travel<\/span> crib<\/span>.<\/span> You can save on packing some of these items if you book a family-friendly resort, and call in advance to reserve some of the essentials such as a crib or bassinet. Be sure to ask your agent about family-friendly destinations and resorts!<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Pack Light:<\/strong> P<\/span>acking<\/span> light<\/span> is<\/span> essential<\/span> when<\/span> travelling<\/span> with<\/span> a<\/span> baby<\/span>.<\/span> Stick<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> basics<\/span> and<\/span> bring<\/span> only the<\/span> items<\/span> your<\/span> baby<\/span> needs<\/span>.<\/span> Pack<\/span> light<\/span> clothing<\/span> that<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> layered<\/span> and<\/span> is<\/span> appropriate<\/span> for<\/span> the<\/span> climate<\/span>.<\/span> Bring<\/span> only<\/span> one<\/span> carry<\/span>–<\/span>on<\/span> bag<\/span> and<\/span> a<\/span> diaper<\/span> bag<\/span> to<\/span> limit<\/span> the<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> luggage<\/span> you<\/span> have<\/span> to<\/span> carry<\/span>