So, you are planning to go on an international trip? That's great! Wait you are taking an infant with you? Oh My God!
These are the types of reactions you will get when you will tell people around you that you are planning an international travel with infant. It is true you baby will not remember this trip, but it will be a great experience for you as a family. However, one should know that planning an international trip with an infant is not easy. But with the help of the tips mentioned below, you can plan the trip with your young one. But before you read the abstract mentioned below, you should buy travel insurance first. This should be one of your top priorities when you are traveling. Travel insurance will protect you financially and will take care of you in a foreign land. Given below are some of the tips that will be useful for people who are planning an international trip with their young baby:
Travel before your baby becomes mobile
So, if you are planning a trip with your new-born baby, make sure you plan it when they are 3 to 6 months old. Don't wait for them to be 9 months or one year old. This is because when your baby turns one, they are squirming, crawling, or toddling, and is this much more challenging than with a baby that remains in arms. When your baby is 3 to 6 months old, they are less fragile than a new-born, but they are still easy to wrangle. They also sleep a lot and one of the biggest advantages is that a baby in laps means you don't have to pay for the airplane ticket.
Talk to your pediatrician before making any trip plans with your baby
Before you start packing tiny clothes for your baby, it is highly advisable to consult your doctor first. Your doctor will advise precisely whether your baby is well enough or old enough to travel abroad. He or she will also suggest some extra vaccinations. He or she might give you a list of essential medications that you should keep.
Get a travel insurance plan that covers children for free
As mentioned earlier, you should buy a travel insurance plan. However, if you are planning to go on a trip with a baby, then you should opt for a plan that covers children for free. Babies get sick quickly and change in weather conditions may lead to sickness. However, if you have opted for a travel plan, you will not panic as you have to call the emergency assistance number and every help regarding emergency care, medication, or whatever else you need will be covered.
Choose a destination which is baby-friendly
There are places where you should only go with friends, there are places where you should go as a couple, and there are places in the world which are perfect for a family vacation. All you need to do is find that destination and go there with your new-born baby. once you have chosen the destination, you should look for vacation nannies, baby pools, rooms with kitchenettes, baby- and toddler-friendly food, and baby gear like bottle warmers and bathtubs.
