Travel
Safely With Your Baby
By Elysiana
Canlas
Are
you planning to go on a trip? This might mean spending a few days
or even weeks away from home, and if you are a new parent, you might
feel hesitant to go out. If ever you decide to travel, having your
baby in tow might affect your whole trip altogether. Here are some
tips that will help you manage your child's safety when travelling
and at the same time, this will also allow you to enjoy your trip
more.
Travel
by car
If
you are going for a road trip, it is imperative that you acquire
a safety seat for your baby. This is essential not only when having
long drives but also when you are going to the nearby grocery or
restaurant. As they say, you can never be too sure when it is your
child's safety that is on the line. It is not advisable for you
to buy a used baby seat. This is because you are not assured about
the seat's ability to keep your baby safe. It may even have defects
that are hidden from view. Always get brand new baby seats that
have been tested and certified to be of good quality. Avoid placing
the baby seat in a seat that has airbags. Airbags can cause injuries
to your baby during a crash instead of keeping him or her safe.
Air
Travel
A
nightmare situation that all parents try to avoid is when their
child begins crying its lungs out while inside the aircraft. It
does not only make your trip a hassle, it also disturbs the other
people on board. This can be avoided by making sure that all your
baby's needs are provided. The baby should have eaten before boarding,
is wearing a dry diaper, and totally comfortable. If the baby has
no reason to fret, it will just sleep for the duration of the flight.
Ear
discomfort during aircraft elevation and landing
A
lot of babies are affected by the imbalance in air pressure caused
by the aircraft's takeoff and landing. This can be complicated if
the baby is currently suffering from asthma, fever, or the common
cold. What the parent should do is to motivate the baby to open
its mouth and swallow. This can be done by providing something for
the baby. This aids in soothing the baby as well as the leveling
of the pressure on the eardrum from the outside as well as in the
interior of the ear.
Eating
during the flight
Make
sure to test the temperature of the food provided by the flight
attendant, it is usually too hot for the baby to eat. It is better
for you to carry baby food yourself as well as the utensils and
baby bowl. This also helps in settling down your baby since it is
eating something familiar in an unfamiliar environment. Disposable
bibs come in very handy when feeding your baby on board since it
is less hassle and messy.
Immunization
concerns
Before
traveling, you should be careful to check whether your baby's immunization
schedule is up to date. Make sure to coordinate with the family
doctor before you leave and ask for advice. If you are travelling
abroad, it is best for you to seek advice from the local travel
clinic near you a few months before you travel. This is because
your child might need extra vaccine shots depending on the country
or state you will be visiting.
Remember,
traveling with your baby can either be a nightmare or an enjoyable
event. Always anticipate what you might need for any situation and
always be ready to improvise. By taking into account all your child's
needs, your trip need not be stressful and a great hassle.
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