Traveling with a nine-month old?

Question

This is the first time I plan to travel with my 9 month son (and husband). I am so confused about what to feed him, diapers, prams,etc. Any advice from moms who travelled with babies

Answer 1

all that stuff above is good. if you are doing the driving thing. Remember, convenient stores that have coffee machines usually have a spout for hot water on them if you are in a pinch for a bottle. Just let the water cool down first or put some ice in it. That water is really hot. If the baby drinks a bottle often normally, go ahead and fill up two bottles with water and just let one cool slower. That worked with my last trip.

otherwise try and enjoy yourself also. your baby will pick up your vibes, no matter what happens, you will be able to figure it out using your instincts. best of luck!

Answer 2

be prepared for anything pack a lot of extras but everyone else told u about packing and all that stuff most important is when u travel with a infant between every 1 and 2 hours stop the vehicle if traveling by car take the baby out and stretch the infants legs keep the infant out for about 15 minutes infants cannot talk and tell u they r cramped but just think would u not get tired sitting in same position for long periods of time. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 3

Relax. If you feel flustered your boy will get the vibes and become cranky.

ALWAYS carry plenty of drinking water if you are not certain about the quality of water of your destination. Even packaged water can be tampered with in certain countries. If your baby is on an adult diet already(both mine were by 9 months) go ahead and give the hotel food if you are certain they have high hygiene standards there. while traveling carry their biscuits, bread sticks and ALL their clothes. Children go through a phenomenal amount of clothes when they travel and not all places have laundry facilities. Nowadays diapers are available just about everywhere but do travel with an adequate amount. My kids never sat in a pram so I did not carry it along with me but if you plan to sight see and the walking distances are going to be longer than do carry your pram along too.

Answer 4

With my husbands job it requirese us to travel all over the U.S. We are from Little Rock Arkansas and in Febuary we had to pack up and move to Jacksonville Florida( alittle over 1000 miles) at the time my daughter was 11 mths alittle older but she DOESNT like to get in the car..at times she would scream her head off..but my husband and I found that getting her alittle TV with a DVD player and played her movies on it would keep her quiet untill she went to sleep also i would buy the little 8 oz bottles of water to mix with her formula(it was cold..she never like her bottles warm) to warm the bottle if need be they make a bottle warmer that you can plug into your cigarette lighter plug..with the diapers you just have to pull over or put a diaper cover over it so it wont leak.

Answer 5

Bring your own packet and prepared in the bottle (during travelling). If you happen to pour some warm water, look for the stewardess, they could give you a hand.

Answer 6

light weight stroller thats easy to fold and does not take up too much room,can be used as a feeding chair too , lots of disposiable nappies , lots of nappy bags to put stinky nappies in ,lots of wipes lots of bibs, and cans of baby food and lots of prepacked baby juices and baby snacks like fruit sticks and stuff.fruit like bananas pack lots of plastic shopping bags to put soiled clothing and stuff into . when i bought a meal i would order a bowl of mashed veges for my bub, or just feed her the soft stuff off my plate , babies are pretty easy, you'll be fine, it's ya hubby you should worry about hahahaha

Answer 7

Packing for Your Infant
Infants tend to be low-maintenance travelers who sleep a good deal of the time. Even so, they need a remarkable amount of stuff to stay comfortable and happy. Here's a checklist of items you shouldn't travel without, plus tips for easy, efficient packing.

Diapers
One for each hour you'll be in transit, plus extras in case of emergencies or delays
2 vinyl diaper wraps with Velcro closures
Extra insurance against leaks, whether you use cloth or disposable diapers
Receiving blanket(s)
Bring at least one for comfort, shade, and warmth; some experts advise carrying three (one for your baby to lie down on, one to cover her with, and one to protect your clothes from messy burps)
Plastic grocery or zip-lock bags
Carry a variety of sizes for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and shoes
Diaper rash ointment
Premoistened wipes
Sample-size containers of powder and lotion
Tissues
Extra pacifier
Clothes
One to two outfits per day. Cotton sack suits provide easy access to diapers and are great for travel
Washable bibs
Sun hat
Food, formula, water, and/or juice
With extra bottles, nipples, etc. Bring more than you think you'll need, since you can't predict travel delays
Breast pump
If you want time-off from breastfeeding
Nightlight
For performing nighttime diaper changes without turning on the lights
Sling or child carrier for newborns
Lightweight and easy to pack. One study showed that babies who were carried in a sling or in their parents' arms cried less than other babies
Lightweight, collapsible crib
Necessary unless you reserve one at your accommodations or your baby sleeps with you
Infant car seat for safe travel by car, plane, train, or bus
It can double as an infant seat, too (but never use an infant seat as a car seat)
Collapsible stroller
Lightweight, convenient, and can be stored in the overhead bin of an airplane

* Packing Tips 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 dresser as you think of them
* Use a baby bag with a waterproof lining and a shoulder strap
* Pack an extra shirt or top for yourself in your carry-on bag
* Prevent leaks by packing medicines and toiletries in re-sealable plastic bags
* Bring a 2-foot square of plastic, vinyl, or even washable wallpaper to put under your baby during diaper changes (you can buy commercial changing pads for this purpose, too)
* Keep an energy-boosting snack handy for you to munch on
* Keep your baby's outfits together in one suitcase. If you're really organized, you can pack each outfit in a plastic bag or roll the clothes and secure them with a rubberband
* Bring your camera and plenty of film
* Bring a clip-on reading light so you can read without disturbing your baby.





Health and safety

• Prepare a first-aid kit so you'll have the supplies you need for dealing with minor medical problems while traveling with your baby. Be sure to take along any prescription medications that your baby requires, even if only on occasion. (It's always when you leave the inhaler at home that your little one has an asthma attack at Grandma's.)

• Fill out an emergency sheet containing contact names and numbers and your child's health information, including the names of any medications he takes, so it's handy if needed.

• Take a hat for your baby to shade him from the sun in warm weather or keep his head bundled in cool weather. Sunscreen is a must, too, if you'll be spending time outdoors — no matter what season. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 15, with both UVA and UVB protection. Apply in small amounts to the face and back of hands in babies under 6 months, or more liberally wherever skin is exposed in older babies.

• In the car, your baby should always ride in the back seat, in a rear-facing car seat — never in a front seat with (or without) a passenger air bag. Before you leave, make sure the car seat is properly installed and that the seat's belts are correctly threaded. Make sure the harness fits your baby snugly and securely.

• Get removable shade screens for the car's side windows — available at baby supply and discount stores — to shield your baby's eyes from the sun and keep him from getting too hot. Peel-and-stick shades are more secure, and therefore safer, than those that attach with suction cups.

• Keep your baby as safe as possible when you take public transit (like a bus, train, or taxi) by bringing along a car seat. The car seat will provide some protection even when there are no seat belts to strap it in.

• If you've purchased an airplane seat for your baby, bring an FAA-approved car seat for your child to sit in (this is the safest way for babies to fly). If you haven't bought a ticket for your baby, you'll be able to use the car seat only if there are empty seats on board. (For more about flying with a young child, see our list of questions to ask your airline ahead of time.)

• If your baby seems to be experiencing ear pain from air pressure changes during takeoff and landing, encourage him to breastfeed or suck on a bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup. If your baby's strapped into a car seat, it's better to have him suck on something from there than to breastfeed, since it's safest for both of you to be properly restrained. Keep in mind that not all babies need rescuing from ear pain — there are no firm medical guidelines on the topic, so just use your judgment. If your baby's sleeping soundly, leave him be and he might get through the takeoff or landing without any trouble. (He'll wake up and show his discomfort if he's bothered.)

• If you're crossing time zones and are worried about upsetting your baby's schedule, take steps to fight jet lag like shifting your baby's sleep hours for the few days leading up to your departure and exposing him to sunlight once you reach your destination. Try to avoid overscheduling the first few days of your trip, since you can't predict how disrupted your baby's rhythms might be.

Food and comfort

• If you're breastfeeding, pack a water bottle or thermos filled with extra liquids to help you stay well hydrated.

• If you're not breastfeeding, ready-to-use formula is the most convenient thing to bring for your baby. Formula base that needs to be mixed with water works, too.

• If your baby has started on solids, bring only as much baby food as you'll need for the journey. You can always buy more once you reach your destination. (Exception: If you're traveling internationally or to a place where it might be tough to find what you need, it may be less of a headache to pack a full supply of food.)

• Also helpful if your baby is eating solids: A bib that's large enough to cover most of his outfit, has a plastic or waterproof coating that allows it to be easily wiped off and reused, and can be folded or rolled for easy packing.

• Bring enough diapers for the trip (or enough to last until you reach your destination and can buy more), bags for dirty diapers, and diaper-rash lotion. Diaper covers provide added insurance against leaks.

• Pack at least one extra set of clothes for yourself and your baby that's easily accessible (for instance, in your carry-on bag). You never know when a diaper leak, spit-up, or other mess might render an outfit unwearable.

• Travel with a blanket so that when you're stopped in a park, a motel, or an airport, you can offer your baby a nice spot in which to lie down, crawl, roll, or otherwise stretch his little limbs.

Entertainment

• Bring along a goody bag containing a few of your baby's favorite toys, plus some surprises. Possibilities include nesting toys, baby-proof mirrors, rattles, musical toys, soft animals, pop-up toys, plastic keys, and teething rings. Limit the number to a handful to make packing easier.

Travel gear

• Stick a travel-friendly changing pad in your diaper bag for use in public or airplane bathrooms without changing tables.

• Stash some large, resealable plastic bags in your car trunk or diaper bag. They're a simple solution for the temporary storage of messy items like dirty diapers, bibs, and wet bathing suits.

• If you need both a car seat and stroller for your trip and your baby is still small enough for an infant car seat (around 20 or 22 pounds maximum, depending on the seat), a stroller or stroller frame that will carry the car seat cuts down on the gear you have to lug, as well as the hassle of getting in and out of cars and airplanes. It also allows you to move your sleeping babe from the car to the restaurant without disturbing his slumber.

• A lightweight stroller (sometimes called an umbrella stroller) makes sense for babies who can sit up. It isn't as cushy as a larger stroller, but is tops for travel because it can be carried easily and folded compactly — and even stowed in a plane's overhead bin, if permitted by your airline.

• To keep your hands free, front-carriers or slings are great for carting around younger, lighter babies, while baby backpacks do the trick for heavier kids who can sit up.

• If you'll be staying in a hotel or motel, request a crib when you make your room reservation or you may be out of luck when you arrive. Another option: Bring your own portacrib, play yard, or portable bed.

• A portable play yard makes an instant, child-safe area that you can plunk down in relatives' homes, hotels, or other places that may not be childproofed.


RELAX MOM AND DAD baby will be a good travler. Have a SAFE and HAPPY trip! :)