Taking baby on holiday - Travel essentials
Getting yourself organised to go away on a short weekend trip or holiday is difficult enough but when there’s a baby or toddler to think about the task seems insurmountable. Don’t worry, this article will cover the holiday travel product essentials you’ll need while providing some much needed tips and advice for taking your child away from home.
Travelling with your baby/toddler
First things first, you’ll need to think about the ‘getting there’. It’s all very well remembering your bags and passports but what about the things your tot will need for the journey?
Here’s a quick checklist to go through before starting the journey:
- Car Seat
- Travel toy organiser
- Car sun shades
- Car child view mirror
- Portable changing kit
- Food containers
Holiday home child safety
Whether it’s the home of a family member you’re visiting, a hotel or a villa, don’t expect your accommodation to have the same safety features as your own home. Wherever you’re staying, the likelihood is there’ll be a stair case unguarded, doors that will trap little fingers and cupboards that contain sharp or dangerous objects.
| Top Tip: Speak to your travel company or host and ask that any breakable or glass objects be removed from the premises for the duration of your stay. |
Pack a portable child safety gate. Weighing less than 5lbs and easily stored in its own carry case, you can protect your little one from the dangers of stairs or restrict their movements to one room.
Keep inquisitive minds from exploring cupboards by packing a few cabinet locks and latches. Choose adhesive or non-permanent fixings which can be easily fitted and then removed when your stay is over. A cheap and portable way to prevent accidents.
Clippasafe Mini Multi-Purpose Latches
Lightweight foam door stops slip easily over the edges of doors to prevent them from being slammed shut and trapping your tot’s fingers.
Bathing your baby/toddler on holiday
Chances are your accommodation won’t have baby bathing facilities that can contain your tot in a safe space while you clean them. You’ll also be less likely to know the maximum temperature of the water in unfamiliar surroundings so you’ll need to prevent the risk of scolds from hot water.
Here are a few products that overcome these travel problems:
With packing space at a premium you’ll need a bath that can fold away and the Newborn to Toddler Fold Away is the perfect portable solution. With its durable soft lining and travel friendly dimensions you and your tot will stay happy when it’s bath time.
Newborn to Toddler Fold Away Portable Baby Bath
| Top Tip: Before going away, use your portable bath a few times so your child is used to bathing in it. |
How hot is that water? So many injuries to children are caused by scolds from hot bath water so pack this handy thermometer and make sure the temperature is just right.
Ncessity Fish Bath Thermometer
Getting your baby/toddler to sleep on holiday
The key to successfully getting your baby or toddler to sleep when away on holiday is to recreate the home sleeping environment as best you can. Maintain their usual sleep routine and pack their favourite bedtime toy.
| Top Tip: Pack a bed sheet from their cot that hasn’t been washed. Familiar smells will soothe them to sleep. |
If your holiday involves taking the car then you’ll have room for a portable travel cot. Weighing just over 11kg, these cots are suitable for kids under 34 inches and come complete with a mattress pad.
| Top Tip: Spend a few nights before your trip putting baby down to sleep in their travel cot so they’re used to sleeping in those surroundings. |
For slightly older children who have moved from cot to bed, a travel guard rail can be easily packed in the car and give your infant protection from rolling out of bed while away.
BabyDan Sleep n Safe Fold Down Bed Guard
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