At what age is it sensible to take a baby abroad AND enjoy yorself as well?

Answer 1

I took my 3 week old baby to france and euro disney from south wales with my 9 year old and we had a lovely time.We drove all the way to paris and stayed at guest houses along the way.The french people we stayed with were extremely helpful and kind, even offering to babysit if we needed some time to ourselves.I was very tired but it was a wonderful holiday. If you are able to breast feed I imagine it would be even easier!
We also went to san francisco when she was 9 months old.And we toured around california. America is very family- friendly
.Are you asking because you have a baby and are finding it hard to enjoy yourself at home ? or are you just nervous of the unknown? Dont worry too much as long as you feed, change and love kids they will grow up fine.your sense of adventure will be passed on to your kids and they will be as happy as you are .good luck. gadriel

Answer 2

I would say after age 3. We took our then 7, 5, and 3 year old to Italy and had a blast. She was potty trained, couls tell us if she needed to go, and could do some of the walking herself. There were no diaper bags or feeding stops. Of course she got tired in the afternoon, but we didn't have to carry her all day long. The older 2 had an absolute blast, and all 3 used disposable cameras. So once your kid is potty trained, knows to stay close to you, can follow simple instructions without throwing a fit, and doesn't run off, then you are ready to vacation abroad!
Three might be young if its an only child, but being the youngest of 3 meant mine understood more than some 3 year old's do. We did Roma and Pompeii. If abroad means Eurpoe to you, then check out what is there. We knew our kids would have some fun because of the cameras, the spending money on trinkets. Some of it was over their heads, but we balanced it out. Of course we didn't get to see as much with them as by ourselves, but we didn't care. It was fun going with them. They also had a cute little kiddie amusement park outside of Pompei that was a fun treat for the kids. So research where you go. Plan things for them too. Its as fun as you make it. If ya'll have fun, they will too. If ya'll are grumpy and stressed, they'll be irritated. Its all about attitude!

Answer 3

I have 3 children and Im telling you from what I have tried that bringing your kids at a really young age is BAD you will not have fun and they will not either. I really started bringing my kids in hoilday when they hit 4 or 5 when they can tell you what they want to do and use the potty on their own and dont want to be held 24-7 is when you should talk about taking them. Also If you are going on holiday it would be better if you brought a nanny because other wise you will be watching the kids and missing the fun of the Holiday... Good Luck

Answer 4

It depends on your activities. We took an infant or two by car all over Germany and the Low Countries when I was in the Army, we camped out and brought most of our food with us. This was in pre-car seat days, we gave them the whole back seat which worked OK even as a toddler, they played, looked at the scenery, or slept, as was their pleasure. Obviously with a small one, you have to take things a little slower and you won't get as much real sight-seeing done. It is A LOT more complicated with two than it is with one. People in Europe seemed to like babies and were not usually bothered by them. We used a backpack type carrier in which you could carry the child in front or back and which all four of our children seemed to take to in turn, the two born in Germany and the two Houstonians, they like the closeness and you can actually clamber around pretty well while carrying them that way.

Answer 5

depends how old you were when the baby went along!

or... hmmm... when they reach about 5 or 6 if you like waterparks, sandcastles and eating sausage and chips every single night. tweens if you want to try a slightly wider range of activities (tour through a volcanic park etc). teens if you want to try many things and don't mind the occasional mope and reining in the hormones. or wait until they've grown up and go let yourself go completely. very little ones you're probably best to holiday in the UK (or USA, Aus, wherever you are) - we still have a lot of fantastic, merely less well subscribed resorts and scenery.

the ages mean nothing if you can leave them with a reliable sitter / family for a week and go by yourself / selves, or one partner is happy to stay in with them at night / go to the child friendly places whilst the other gets adventurous, taking turns.

Answer 6

i think round about 3 years is a sensible age my little girl is 3 and we are going on holiday very shorty with her i have 2 boys aswell aged 8 & 5 the first time we took them on holiday was when my 8 year old was 3 he loved it we went for a holiday that had a kids club there are lots of thing 2 keep them active and they loved swimming in the pool

Answer 7

"Sensible" would be to stop considering your own enjoyment and do what's best for the baby.

A half-day getaway on your own is reasonable, maybe sensible. Go have a good time. Everyone needs a break from routine.

But you can't take a break from the resonsibilities that you have chosen. Unless, of course, you become incapacitated for some reason.

Answer 8

My baby is 10 weeks old but I'm not going to take him on holiday until he's had is jabs for the first year. That way I know he will be safe against most thing so I will be able to relax and enjoy myself.

Answer 9

when new born and breastfeeding no problem, fitted in pocket (went 10 hours to Canada from London), child slept well too
when 18 month , liked bouncin on edge of chair;
at 2.75 met an older child and did silly games together on a BA flight
TRAVEL, seeing and processing things, ( as long as watered & fed) gives much needed stimulation
at 4 mth my 2nd child enjoyed sitting on knee (daycare folded) for Art history lessons of ancient churches, still appreciates today

Answer 10

Before 3 months old is perfect. Babies that age don't need much from you except to be held, nursed, and diapers changed once in a while (and, as long as they are fully breastfed, the diapers don't *stink* so you don't have to worry about offending people!!). It gets harder when they start moving around on their own and get heavier.