While planning a family outing with a young baby, you must keep some travel accessories for safety of your baby handy. These will ensure a hassle free and secure journey for your baby, be it in a car or by an airplane.
Safety travel accessories for car journeys
Choosing the right infant car seat should be your top most priority. These come in various versions like a travel system which is a car seat cum a baby stroller seat. Buy a car seat with EPS foam, no-twist straps, 5-point harness and one which suits the weight and height of your baby.
A first-aid kit which should include a thermometer, gas relievers, pedialyte for diarrhea or dehydration, sterile bandages, liquid soap, antibiotic ointment and a first aid guide. Remember to keep some emergency numbers, your insurance card and baby’s medical prescription handy.
To make babies feeding time easier and safe carry a bottle warmer and bottle sterilizer. Carry formula, milk, water\juice in adequate quantity.
If your baby is likely to get dizzy during the journey consult a doctor to provide you some medication for nausea etc.
To prevent your baby from becoming cranky during the drive carry some of his\her favorite toys, small books or music.
Safety travel accessories for air travel
Consult your doctor whether your baby is fit to fly or not.
Finish the toilet functions before you board the flight as aerodrome toilets are more hygienic and spacious than airplane toilets. You can take some fragranced bags to dispose of diapers in the toilet bin.
Feeding your baby during take-off and landing time is a nice idea to protect your baby’s ears from the noise.
You can carry a baby travel safe seat that is meant for babies kept in a bassinet.
Pick up some baby wet wipes meant for quick cleaning up while travelling in a flight.
It’s good to carry some milk and baby food as there could be a food scarcity in the flight. Don’t depend on the flight attendants to heat baby milk\food as they could be negligent.
Carry an extra pair of infant clothes as you might need to change them in the flight.
With a little pre-planning you can make your travel with baby safe and comfortable.
