Travelling with a baby can be very challenging, to say the least. However, a little planning and preparation can go a long way in making it a successful flight for you and your tiny traveller.
Pre-flight
* Visit your doctor about 2 to 4 weeks before you intend to travel, especially when you intend to visit a developing country, as some vaccinations have to be administered in several doses over several weeks.
* Choose a baby-friendly airline. Gulf Air, for example, carries diapers, cleaning wipes, cleansing lotions and other baby supplies on board. In addition, onboard nannies are available to help set up baby bassinets and assist parents with anything their children may need. Parents travelling on a long-haul flight on British airways also have much to cheer about, as the airline provides cots to babies up to 12 months of age and kiddie seats for children from 6 months to 2 years of age.
* Flight schedule is important. Avoid busiest times of day at airports, 8am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. Also give yourself plenty of time to get to airport. Check-in early so that you can get your baby settled before others board the plane., toys and a wet towel.
* Create and hand-carry checklist and be sure to pack your hand luggage at least 2 weeks in advance. Things to include in the list are bibs, bottles, breast pumps, bottled baby food, diaper change, face towels, feeding spoon, pre-measured servings of infant formula, a first aid kit, toys and a wet towel.
Onboard
* Request for a front-row seat, as it offers more legroom. Do also ensure that the armrest for the seat can be moved, as it would prove handy if baby wants to lie down with his head on your lap.
* Baby's ear may get plugged during take-off or landing due to changes in cabin air pressure. You can help keeping your baby's ears clear by nursing or feeding when the plane is climbing or descending.
* Fasten your seat belt during take-off and landing. Hold your baby on your lap. Do not place the seat belt around your baby, because it might just suffocate him.
* Stay calm always. Chances are that somewhere along the way things may go wrong. The flight may be delayed, or there may be turbulence. While problems like these can make travelling trying, they are certainly not insurmountable. It is really up to you if you want to let all these things spoil your holiday. My advice? STAY CALM, RELAX, SMILE AND ENJOY YOUR TRIP.
First aid kit to go
Air travel with baby can be unpredictable, thus it is important that you plan for the unexpected. Before you leave home, remember to pack the following:
* Adhesive plasters
* Antiseptic wipes
* Antiseptic creams
* Panadol
* Saline drops for stuffed nose
* Scissor
* Thermometer
* Tweezer
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