Leaving on a jet plane? Tips for family travel
Spring is in the air. We are ready to hang our winter coats for good and enjoy longer, warmer days. And if you're lucky, you may even be planning a spring vacation trip of warm beaches and sunny skies. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind if your travel plans include bringing a little long.
Get set for takeoff
Talk to your child's doctor to be sure it is correct for your small to travel.
"I generally recommend parents wait until babies are 6 months before you travel," said Dr. Veronica Linares, MD, FAAP and internist / pediatrician with the Adventist Medical Group. "An infection or fever can quickly become something more serious with babies young. Moreover, once the babies reach 6 months, with predictable routines, including a nap and eat, travel is a little easier for everyone. "
Make sure your child is up to date on vaccinations before traveling. If traveling abroad, check with your pediatrician at least a month before leaving, so that vaccines have time to develop the antibodies that protect.
Pack the essential
Consider the schedule of your baby during the flight or car drive. Did she is sleeping or eating? Is it alert enough to be entertained by the toys? Be sure to bring extra layers of clothes, bottles and pacifiers -. All you would not want to be caught without a flight or a road car
Dr. Linares reminds parents that the house of grandmother or a hotel room is not going to be as baby test your house, "bring some outlet covers and other equipment for childproof you need, and be alert. something that your baby is in the house can safely put in hotspots elsewhere. "
Plan ahead for nursing babies, too. Dr. Linares noted that a breast pump and cooler can be considered as a medical device in flight. Get a note from your doctor to avoid problems with the transport safety requirements so you can pump and when you need to store expressed milk safely in a cooler with plenty of ice packs.
Bring the car seat
While children under 1 year can fly on the lap of an adult, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly recommends that children under 40 pounds use of car seats during air travel. Enjoy the baby carrier if you bring it. Use the accompanying stroller to help get the baby to the airport and check the stroller at the gate.
fun and make memories
Finally, take a deep breath and relax. If your baby does the inevitable and began to shake, he just do what all babies do. Check the basics - is it wet, dirty, hungry or tired -. And give him what he needs
Traveling is a great way to make memories with the newest addition to your family. Plan ahead, stay relaxed and enjoy your trip!
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