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Baby Travel Tips For Easy Efficient Packing

December 30th, 2009 admin No comments

Getting ready for a trip with your baby can be made a lot easier with some pre-planning. Here are some ideas…

  1. Don’t wait for the last minute. Start preparing to pack a few weeks before you travel. Keep an ongoing list of items to bring, or put items out on a table or chest of drawers as you think of them. Get a free ebook Packing Lists for Baby Travel Here are some item to consider.
    • Diapers- One for each hour you’ll be in transit, plus extras in case of emergencies or delays.
    • Baby blanket- Bring at least one for comfort, shade and warmth.
    • Plastic bags that can be resealed- Pack some medium-sized ones for stashing dirty diapers, clothes and bibs.
    • Diaper rash cream.
    • Baby wipes.
    • Baby bath and lotion.
    • Tissues.
    • Extra soothers.
    • Clothes- One to two outfits per day. Pack cotton layers for traveling.
    • Washable bibs.
    • Bottles.
    • Sun hat and sun screen.
    • Food, formula, water and/or juice- Bring more than you think you’ll need for the trip, as you can’t predict travel delays.
    • Breast pump- For expressing breast milk.
    • Baby carriers- Easy to pack and a great way to reduce the amount that your baby cries during the trip. Studies have shown that babies who were carried in a sling or in their parents’ arms cried less than other babies. It also frees your hands up for other items.
    • Travel bed to keep baby safe and comfy.
    • Baby car seat for safe travel by car, plane, train, or bus.
    • Portable baby stroller.
    • Portable high chair.
  2. Use a baby diaper bag with a waterproof lining and a shoulder strap. Make sure that your diaper bag has lots of compartments for organizing your items.
  3. Pack an extra shirt or top for yourself in your hand luggage in case of accidents.
  4. Prevent leaks by packing medicines and toiletries in re-sealable plastic bags
  5. Bring a changing mat to put under your baby during diaper changes. Better yet use a diaper bag that has a built in changing mat.
  6. Pack an energy-boosting snack handy for yourself.
  7. Bring your camera and plenty of film or digital memory cards.
  8. Pack a clip-on reading light so you can read without disturbing your baby.
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Traveling With Babies

December 30th, 2009 admin No comments

If you start baby travel slowly and plan wisely, both you and baby will enjoy first-class comfort. Begin with baby steps and you’ll find that soon you and your little one will be able to walk, ride, or fly in the fast lane.

Day Trips

Introduce baby to travel starting with a few day-trips to a local relative or friend. Basic equipment will be a packed diaper bag, a stroller or pram (if you’ll spend some time outdoors), and a car seat. Most modern car seats easily detach and convert into a baby carrier.

Be sure to pack your diaper bag with a diaper for each two hours you intend to be away from home. Pack 2 nipples for each bottle you pack, two to three receiving blankets, and an extra change of clothing for baby and an extra shirt for you. Cut down on diaper bag weight and keep things easy to find by using Ziploc bags to pack extras like nipples, wipes, and pacifiers. Pack one large, empty Ziploc for soiled items. Read more…

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Baby Safety – Hidden Danger of Your Baby Travel Stroller

December 14th, 2009 admin No comments

Every year thousands of babies get hurt in accidents related to strollers. When new parents choose a stroller to buy they consider nice look and modern appearance of the stroller among other things. They often overlook a very important consideration – safety.

Last month I met my neighbor Jody, and she told me a terrible story of what happened with her little 6 month old baby boy. The end of story was good, but they had a very hard time before doctors said that their baby was going to be fine. What happened is that their brand new, stylish, easy to maneuver and handle lightweight travel stroller just got overturned by their 3 years old daughter. She was just trying to help… The baby was rushed to the Emergency Room, and luckily ended up with just two stitches.

A nurse told to Jody that the most important thing about any strollers is its safety, stability in particular. She gave Jody a good advice on baby safety topics. This is what we think is important with regard to different types of strollers: from umbrella strollers, travel strollers, jogging strollers, prams etc.:

-       Stroller should be safe. Always choose a carriage or stroller that has wide and stable base to prevent tipping.
-       Always choose five point harnesses rather then three.
-       Make sure that back recliner has lock that keeps its position in place to prevent baby falling backwards.
-       Buy preferably strollers with dual lock brake system.
-       Check for JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacture Association) Certification Seal on www.jpma.org.
-       Make sure it is easily, quickly open and close.
-       Check if stroller is roomy enough to accommodate your growing infant. Read more…

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