| Are you taking a vacation with a baby or | | | | two to discover an interesting destination. |
| toddler and worried that it will be a hassle? | | | | |
| Well, you're right to worry but with a few | | | | If you're traveling with a young baby then |
| tips and suggestions, your family vacation | | | | make sure you bring plenty of the diaper |
| will be enjoyable for you and your young | | | | changing essentials and bottles of formula or |
| ones. | | | | baby food. Regardless of age, pack things to |
| | | | keep children busy. If they're young, bring |
| If you're planning on traveling by yourself | | | | rattles and teething rings. If they're older |
| with your child then consider asking for help | | | | then bring a new toy since old ones won't |
| from a friend or family member. The added | | | | keep them occupied for too long. Consider |
| cost of their company will more than pay for | | | | purchasing a portable DVD player so they can |
| itself with the assistance that they'll | | | | be kept busy watching their favorite program |
| provide. | | | | or cartoon. There are also children's books |
| | | | that are accompanied by CD's so your child |
| If you'll be traveling by car then try not to | | | | can listen and read at the same time; not |
| drive extended distances without stops. Plan | | | | only will it keep them busy but it will also |
| rest stops about every two hours and consider | | | | be educational. Coloring books sound like a |
| staying the night at a midway point to give | | | | good idea but coloring can be too much of a |
| you and your baby a rest from the road. | | | | temptation to draw on tray tables and seats. |
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| Travel by plane can also take its toll on | | | | Bring snacks since children often get hungry |
| adults and kids. Get your seats booked in | | | | and thirsty and they tend to be finicky |
| advance and if possible, get a bulkhead seat. | | | | eaters. Don't pack messy snacks and try to |
| These seats have a wall in front of them and | | | | find food with low sugar. Pack lots of baby |
| offer a bit of room for your child to move | | | | wipes; they come in handy for cleaning up |
| around. Airlines generally will let you | | | | messy faces and small spills. |
| pre-board with infants so you can get settled | | | | |
| in your seats before the other passengers | | | | Holidays with babies and toddlers don't have |
| board. If air travel is more than a few hours | | | | to be nightmares. With some preparation, |
| then consider stopping off at a midway point | | | | planning some rests along the way and keeping |
| along the way. Not only will it give you and | | | | them busy, you and your family can have an |
| your family a rest but you can take a day or | | | | enjoyable vacation. |