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Written by Jen Stoddart   
Planning your first vacation with you baby is essential to the success of your trip.
by JenStoddart


Planning your first vacation with you baby is essential to the success of your trip.

Our list of 10 things to consider will help you plan a successful vacation for you, your partner and your baby.

1. Anticipate where you will get food and water for your baby. It may not be an issue if you are traveling to a popular tourist destination, but it may be if you are going to a more remote area.

2. Be self-sufficient when it comes to medications. Bring the medications that your baby may need for fevers, upset stomach, rashes, ear infections and diarrhea.

3. Accommodations. Think about reserving a room with a balcony that you can comfortably sit on viewing the ocean, or overlooking a mountain range. You can count on spending more time in your room as your baby will need their regular nap times. If your room has a balcony you and your spouse can still enjoy your time together - sitting on the balcony - while your baby gets their needed sleep.

4. Plan for time for each parent to head off on their own to see the attractions or sites that they are interested in. During those times the other parent will be caring for the baby. Plan upfront when these times will be and work towards an equal split of time so that there is plenty of time to be together - and time for everyone to see or do what is important to them during the vacation.

5. Get the baby out of their stroller. Having a great stroller for your baby while on vacation is wonderful. Keep in mind though that baby will probably be in their stroller for longer periods than they are used to. If your baby likes to sleep in their stroller (like ours does) be careful that they don't sleep too much. It may result in them not being able to, or wanting to sleep at night.

6. If your trip involves flying - when possible try to take direct flights. Connecting flights are more difficult on babies.

7. Think about bringing a travel bed for the baby to sleep in - and before you leave home let them practice by having them sleep in it for a couple of nights.

8. If possible bring your own car seat. The ones provided by car rental companies are sometimes questionable.

9. A month or so before you travel contact your baby's doctor to advise that you will be travelling with your baby. Ask the doctor if there are any required vaccinations for the places that you plan on visiting during the trip.

10. Make a list of the items that you will need for the baby during the trips. Things like diapers, wipes, face cloths, and so on. Review the list before you go and make sure that you have everything with you that you will need.

About the Author:

BabyTravelPlanet is in Canada and they sell Little Life Infant and Toddler Travel Beds to people in Canada and USA. Visit their site to get their free download checklist Planning a Cruise With Your Baby that has lots of ideas to consider when planning a cruise Trip.
 
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