Our tips for traveling with your baby

Your parenting dream: to be an all-terrain family that traveling with baby ! All-inclusive or eternal backpacker, with a little organization, you'll be able to take your little one on board your adventures with complete peace of mind. We tell you where, when and how discover the world with your mini backpacker! 


What are the benefits of travel for baby?

Globe trotting parents say: travelling with baby helps him open up to the world. So make the most of it! A thousand discoveries await him: sounds, light, smells. Travelling with your baby also means giving him attention in a fulfilling context. Parents, for their part, enjoy discovering this new travel format.


At what age can baby travel? 

The answer is simple: 7 days after birthbaby is already ready to fly. Practicality easier to travel with an infant than with a one-year-old child. If your child wants to travel at a very early age, choose a destination that is close by and can be cancelled. The first few weeks are a time when parents and child get to know each other. We therefore advise you to living in the momentand stay tuned. 


Where to go with baby? 

For the first trip with piou-piou, focus on safety !

 Top destinations

To do this, make sure you keep nearby medical infrastructure of your travel destination. As baby jet lags are really overrated, we prefer getaways in France and neighbouring countries. Our beautiful Hexagon offers many activities for families. For example, there are safe cycling paths on the west coast and inland, alpine refuges with super-equipped rooms or Mediterranean beaches for first sea baths.

Destinations to avoid

The younger your child is, the more difficult it can be to interpret his or her crying.  Visit temperature and humidity variations are difficult for very young children: avoid them! Similarly, before 18 months, altitudes above 1,500 metres are not recommended. If you're traveling in Europe, don't forget to order a European health insurance card for your baby. Prevention is better than cure!

The essential accessory: the changing bag 

For the ideal suitcasethere are 100,000 schools. But for the changing bag of a nomad baby, there are a checklist of essentials to take with you:  
  • Health booklet.
  • Diapers: 5 for the day, plus 1 or 2 (just in case).
  • Disposable wipes
  • Usual creams and lotions. 
  • A change of clothes.
  • Accessories adapted to the weather (sunglasses, hat, warm coat...)
  • Pacifiers, cuddly toys and sleeping bags for little sleepers
  • A blanket. 
  • Bottles and jars.
  • Two or three of his favorite toys.
  • A first-aid kit (basics in case of mosquito bites, fevers, severe diarrhea or injuries)
   

And what about long-distance travel? 

Car journeys 

Start strategically! Go to after the bath for a long sleep, or during the digestive siesta after lunch.  Day or night - it all depends on your preferences. Choose overcoating with one or two coversThe blankets are super convenient to take off and put back on with the car seat. The blankets are super convenient to take off and put back on with the car seat. 


Air travel 

First, let's talk budget! Before 2 years, your child can travel on your lap. In this case, the ticket costs just 10% of the price of an adult ticket. If you prefer your child to have his/her own seat, he/she will benefit from a discount of between 20% and 30%.  With some airlines, strollers and car seats are placed in the hold free of charge. As for the rest of your baby's baggage, its maximum volume is the same as yours!  Take-off/landing tip: give your baby a pacifier or water, tètement will relieve him of the effect of the pressure! As you can see, taking your baby on holiday is a mission 1,000 times possible! All you need to do to ensure a worry-free vacation is to plan ahead and dealing with your limits and those of your child. Experience a new adventure: the infinite pleasure of sharing the discovery of the world with your little one.  

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