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Away From Home With A BabySleeping, eating, sunbathing, dealing with foreigh germs and more away from home with an infant...
 When you're finally at your destination away from home, it's time to relax... or have fun... or both hopefully! But oops, where shall our infant sleep?!?! And oh, no, the little drugstore is closed until Monday, what shall our poor baby eat!?! Who could guess that this country has a two-day-holiday right now!! No, this is not how it will be, I promise you. With a little bit of preparation, your stay away from home will be just great!
Tips For Your Time Away from Home With A Baby
Stick to the routinesMaintaining your baby's usual routines can be quite hard or boring when you're away from home. It might mean that one of you have to head back to your hotel room away from the beach to let your baby sleep or eat, for example. And it you are really relaxed it is easy to forget what time it is.Well, if you don't want a very cranky baby, try to maintain his usual routines at least to some degree. How hard this is depends on your baby. If you breastfeed and are comfortable with doing it in public and your baby sleeps well in his stroller, you might only have to keep an eye on your watch and you'll be fine. Other babies are much pickier about where they sleep and eat. By the way, if your baby is too young to really have any routines yet, then you can skip this tip. Just respond to your baby's needs as usual.
A place to sleepYour baby will need a safe place to sleep while away from home. Unless a crib is provided where you are going to stay, I'd suggest you bring a travel crib. Actually, even if you plan to co-sleep, bring an extra travel crib unless you are positive that your bed will be safe for co-sleeping.Depending on how old your baby is (or if you plan for siblings), you could consider buying one that includes a bassinet. Other choices you need to make are if you want the crib to have an opening so that your baby (or rather your toddler) can climb out and if you want a mosquito net. Personally, I would definitely go for the mosquito net! It is very nice to know that no wasps, mosquitoes, spiders or even flies can bug your baby while asleep.
Bring your baby's pillowTo help your baby sleep better away from home, bring as much as you can of his usual sleeping gear. If he uses a pillow, bring it, and don't wash it before you go. His usual stuffed animal, blanket or sleep bag may also help. And of course 10 of his pacifiers.
Feeding your babyFeeding is of course very easy if you only breastfeed. If not, and you have room for it in your luggage, it can be wise to bring just a few cans of baby food that you know that your baby likes. Regardless of if you travel abroad or not, it is nice to have something to offer your baby without having to run to the store immediately upon arrival. But remember, at practically all destinations away from home you will be able to buy baby food if you like. You can of course also easily make you own, if you have a kitchen available.
Consider bringing a portable high chair
Dealing with jet lagWill you travel across time zones? Both you and your baby will get jet lag. The difference is that your baby can't really do anything to either change it or cope with it. Personally, I would not travel across more than a few time zones with a baby unless I was able to stay at the destination for more than a week. But of course, it is not always possible to make that choice. To help your baby, try the following:
Bring a water boiler
If you plan to heat water at all, bring a travel water boiler It is very convenient to be able to heat baby food or make formula just about anywhere. Or, to boil water before drinking it.
If you are traveling abroad, make sure you bring appropriate plug adapters
Also check it you might also need a voltage converter
Going for a swim?Are you going somewhere to swim either in a pool or in the sea?Babies get cold really quickly and really shouldn't bathe unless the water temperature is at least some 90 F (32 C). Also remember that the chlorine used in pools can make your baby's skin very dry, so it is a good idea to put baby oil on your baby's skin before the bath. But remember, oily babies are slippery, so be careful!
Don't forget to put on a swim diaper before letting your baby dive into the pool! Swim diapers are available both as disposable swim diapers
Sunbathing?I love sunbathing! Baby skin hates it!
Make sure to protect your baby completely from the sun until your infant is 1 year old. If you want your baby to have the pleasure of a swim in the middle of the day, try to find some shadow and use sun protective clothing
A tip - most such clothing for babies come in one piece. If you have the option to buy a two piece suit,
Foreign germsMake sure you talk to a doctor about immunizations before you leave! If you only breastfeed, your baby is not very likely to get ill.
However, it can be wise to bring some antiseptic wipes
Where to go - best baby vacation spotsWant tips on where to go for your relaxing stay away from home with your baby? Visit our section where parents can share tips among each other. You can both share your own secret baby friendly vacation spots and get ideas on places and even hotels and malls to visit with your baby.Find baby friendly vacation spots here!
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