Young parents who love to travel,worry: is it possible to rest with the baby? I answer: yes! Only here your trips will never be the same. It is a fact. If you are going on vacation without grandmothers or nannies, be prepared for a new format of rest. It is unlikely that you and your husband will be able to go to a restaurant or a disco in the evening. Wallowing a book by the pool will also be a rare treat. But in rest with the child there are also their charms. I will share our experience of a trip to the sea with an 8-month-old daughter.
A photo: Olga Eremina Road If you are flying for the first time with a baby, I advise you to choose not the farthest route. It is not known how your child will transfer the flight. Prefer Latin America and Asia (if you fly from Moscow) to European countries, which can be reached in 3-4 hours. In addition, it is worth considering that the road is not only the flight itself. Take into account the time you spend on the road to the airport, spend at check-in, passport control. Upon arrival, you will have to pick up your luggage and get to the hotel or apartment. And this is also time. Despite the fact that our flight lasted only 3 hours, we left the house at 14:00, and only checked in at the hotel at 01:00. Well at least there was no flight delay. There are special rooms for mother and child at the airport. There you can change your baby’s clothes or feed them. In some airports there are even beds for babies, where your baby can sleep without disturbing its mode. Do not forget to take with you disposable diapers, wet and dry wipes, a bottle of drinking water and a few snacks, antiseptic for hands. Be sure to take toys or books that will help entertain the child. It is better to buy new ones that will be much more interesting. Do not forget to hide a toy in the suitcase on the way back.
Photo:Olga EreminaRemember that you don't have to check in your folding stroller as baggage and take it with you almost to the plane steps. After the flight, it will be returned to you at the exit. But this is not always the case. Sometimes you will pick up the stroller at the airport. Unfortunately, airline employees do not always handle them carefully. If possible, it is better to pack the stroller in a cover to avoid dirt and breakage.Some advice about the flight itself. There are special seats on the plane with bassinets for children under 2 years old. But these seats are few. And even if you receive a positive answer to the airline's question about the availability of a bassinet over the phone, this does not guarantee that you will receive it. Repeat your request at check-in, and perhaps you will be lucky. But in our case, all the seats for passengers with children were already occupied. And we arrived at the airport 3.5 hours before departure. So be prepared to hold your baby in your arms during the flight. And this is in the best case scenario! If your little one is already running around, catch him at the other end of the cabin. You can warn your neighbors in advance that your child is a little fidget and you will try to make sure that he does not disturb others. This way you can smooth out any further misunderstandings. The most difficult moments are takeoff and landing. It is best if the baby drinks, for example, water from a bottle during this time. Or eats, if he is breastfed. Fortunately, there are now special capes for mothers (or take a wide stole with you on board). This will allow the baby not to experience changes in pressure and avoid ear pain. Some parents use additional nasal drops (for example, children's Nazivin) before takeoff and landing for the same purpose. If necessary, do not hesitate to ask others for help. Most people will agree to take out your carry-on baggage or help you set up a table for food during the flight. Also interesting:
