Traveling with a baby?
Here are expert tips to make your trip as safe and comfortable as possible.
Years ago, Kristiana Choquet was nervous about taking her then three-month-old, Olivia, on her first flight.
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“Our friends were like, ‘You’re never going to need all this stuff.'”
“Now I only fly with just one backpack for both of us,” she says, laughing.
Here’s what they told us.
The Centers for Disease Control’s onlineTraveler’s Health information pageis a great place to research.
If flying internationally, it takes about six weeks to obtain apassport for your baby.
On the Flight
Consider a Rear-Facing Car Seat
Yes, it’s a hassle.
But on a plane, arear-facing car seatis still the safest place for an infant, insists Fagan.
And if you’re traveling by car, this piece of safety equipment is a must.
Be sure to take the infant out of the seat every couple of hours.
Choquet also likes the Ergobaby, a wearable, space-saving baby carrier.
Ask for a Bassinet
Heading abroad?
Choquet recommends calling ahead to see if the airline offers a bassinet on board.
These specially-made bassinets are designed to fit in the extra space of bulkhead seating sections.
These are typically complimentary on international flights, though they’re subject to availability.
Old-school hand-clapping games like Patty Cake are always a hit and don’t require toting around extra toys.
Ask a flight attendant to let you know when the descent is about to begin.
Also, scan your accommodations for exposed electrical wires and peeling paint chips.
Parents of toddlers who walk should be especially vigilant.
Every Rosewood property comes fully equipped with diaper pails, baby baths, and monitors.
Regis hotels, parents can borrow strollers and stock up on diapers.
(Never spray an infant due to the risk of inhalation.)
