Great Tips on How to Keep Baby Safe when Traveling
By Kim Proulx
Babies require a lot of stuff! This is also true when your family is embarking on a trip. Whether you're going on a long vacation to The Grand Canyon or just over the river to grandmas and grandpas for Christmas, the daily necessities needed for your baby, while away, add up! Below are some suggestions of items that keep the trip comfortable and your baby safe.
Sleep
The first thing that usually pops into your head, when thinking about traveling with a baby, is the sleeping arrangements. Getting your little one to sleep at home can already be a struggle. What will it be like at a hotel or family's home? For the best in sleeping space while out of town, we recommend a foldable compact portable crib. Foundations now offers its professional grade portable cribs to parents. These cribs have been used in hotels and daycares for years because of their durability, quality, and unparalleled safety. The Foundations HideAway Compact Folding Crib sets up sturdily and efficiently and folds down to fit in your trunk. This crib also features castor wheels giving you the option to roll it from room to room. Don't forget the portable crib sheets! These sheets fit the smaller crib snugly and won't bunch up keeping your baby safe from any suffocation risks. More items you might consider bringing along for baby's nap and bed time are a monitor and a nightlight or small lamp. It's not likely grandma or the hotel will have these two items and they really come in handy. The monitor is to guarantee you hear your little one if she wakes up before you get to bed at night time or during a nap. A nightlight or a safe low watt lamp is also helpful to bring in case you have to get up during the night to feed or change your little one.
Accessories
It's a definite probability that anyone with grown children or no children at all has not baby proofed their home. As their guests, you might not feel comfortable changing things around, so bringing a baby gate is a great idea. This keeps your baby in your vicinity and out of baby danger zones. You can relax and not worry that she's going to break any precious items or get into something before you can reach her. The North States Clear Choice Gate Xt is a great choice for travel. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver fitting into several shapes and sizes of door frames.
Another item you may want to bring along is a baby bather. Using a hotel or family member's bathroom can be stressful and disrupting so providing your precious bundle with a safe place to bathe keeps everyone at ease. After a hard day of traveling, sightseeing, or visiting, your baby will be delighted to have a relaxing bath to calm the senses before bedtime.
Gear
If you plan to travel frequently with your baby, a top-notch travel system will be extremely important. Stokke has designed a stroller for exactly what its name refers to - Exploring! The Xplory COMPLETE is made for any terrain, in any climate. It's included accessories like mosquito net, rain cover, carry cot, harness, canopy, shopping bag, chassis with seat, and padded shoulder straps guarantee you and your baby will not be caught unprepared on any outing. Parents rave about its unique design and amazing quality.
If you're looking for safe and soft toys to bring along with your baby's stroller, Melissa & Doug are the brand to look to. They have several small containers like the Picnic Basket Fill & Spill. Babies love the game of filling something with items and dumping them out repeatedly. You can use this toy as separate soft items for the stroller or car seat, and then bring out the whole basket when you’ve reached your destination. These fun and colorful pieces are easy to clean and fit easily into a diaper bag or stroller pocket.
It's a good idea to start packing for your child several days before departure date and keep a running list of things needed as you think of them. You might consider including extra clothing for your baby and an extra shirt for you in the diaper bag while traveling in case of leaks, carsickness, or spills. Don't forget care kits like thermometer and baby fever reducer in case she starts teething or catches something along the way. Last but certainly not least, relax and enjoy these special memories that are made together as a family!
Recommended Products:
 Melissa & Doug Picnic Basket Fill & Spill |  Foundations HideAway Folding Fixed Side Compact Crib in Natural |  North States Gates Clear Choice Gate Xt |
