1. Tips for Air Travel with a Brand New Infant
The best word to describe a travel with your new infant is challenge. It is very challenging to
have a long trip when you are with your children especially when air travel is involved. Parents
want their infant at the most comfortable and secured position while traveling internationally for
a vacation. With this, it is best to educate yourself of what to do when you will travel and you
need to bring your infant with you.
One of the most popular and most common ways to make your travel secure for your baby is
through purchasing a child’s fare where airlines will provide a baby car seat for infants to secure
them during taking off and landing. However, this would cost you extra money out of your
pockets. Aside from this, not all airlines allow parents to use a car seat.
Another option to look at is by purchasing an infant travel system, like a good name brand
stroller such as a McLaren Bugaboo stoller. However, prior to purchasing this, it is best to do
some research first with regard to the products being offered. This includes brands and models
available, features like reclining seat positions, folding mechanism, weight restrictions and
storage space in the strollers.
Once on the gate, it is also very important to ask the gate agent for a gate check ticket. With
this, strollers can be setup in such a way that it will be readily available once you exit the plane
after the flight. You’ll find this to be a great help when you travel, especially if you have several
flights to catch.
Carry on bags and diaper bags should also be in place when traveling with your baby. Consider
combining your purse, diaper bag, and briefcase into one or two bags instead of several.
On the airplane, you must install the car seat on the plane when you purchase a ticket for your
baby. For convenience, it is best advice that you seek help from the flight attendant and read
the manual to make sure that your baby’s car seat is approved for air travel.
A baby sling can be a possible option too. This can help you carry your baby easier and
trouble-free. However, some airlines do not recommend or allow special flight vest so it is best
to do a research first or ask your airline before deciding to buy and carry a baby sling.
While you may be busy getting all the big gear for the trip together, don’t forget the
all-important engaging baby toys. Such toys include books, puppets, teething items and toys
that make soft noises. This is very important in entertaining your babies so you would have no
worries that your baby would cry out of great boredom.
The best practice to take is to always be prepared whenever you plan to do an air travel and list
down all important things to consider prior to the flight. Through this, you can enjoy the travel
with fewer worries for your infant security and comfort. Also, you can rest assure a peace of
mind while traveling.
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