Travelling with a newborn baby.

Many parents dread taking their infant or toddler on a plane for the first time—their minds filled with stereotypical images of screaming children in confined plane cabins, annoying other passengers and generally causing a disturbance.

This causes a lot of anxiety for parents, who feel like they have no way of predicting whether or not their child will behave.

This situation need not be completely left to chance, however; by taking the following five tips, you can make your trip with your baby or toddler as painless as possible: 

Don't rely on airlines to provide the essentials.

Most airlines tend to run short on things like baby milk, baby jars, and diapers—and a lack of any of these things is, of course, a sure route to an unhappy child.

Bring extra of all of these supplies (especially as some may be tested at the airport), just in case, and check to see if you can pre-order baby meals on your airline's website.

Bring a change of clothes for your baby, you, and your partner along in your carry-on luggage.

Spills happen, and damp, unhappy parents and children make for an unpleasant flight, so be sure everyone has a change of clothes at the ready.

It's also a good idea to dress babies in layers, so you can adjust your infant's clothing to suit the cabin temperature. (A baby-safe sleeping bag is also a comforting thing to have along.)

Put familiar objects in your carry-on luggage as well.

Children are deeply soothed by “comfort objects”: Special toys, blankets, or whatever else your child has bonded to as a source of security.

Be sure to bring as many of these objects along with you as you can to help ease your child's mind while he or she is confined to an unfamiliar space for hours (and remember that bottles and pacifiers can also help with cabin pressure issues—sucking on them will relieve pressure in the ears).

You can also bring along some “surprise” new toys to distract your child in the event of an emergency when all else fails to pull him or her into a state of peace.

Bring along any medication your child might need.

Child-safe painkillers, inhalers for asthma, etc., should be brought on board where possible. If your child is not feeling well and you lack these essential items, you're sure to have a cranky youngster for the duration of the trip.

Load your favourite mobile device with shows and movies that you know your child love.

There's no guarantee that your child will actually be entertained by the provided in-flight entertainment; as such, it's a very good idea to download media that you know he or she loves prior to departure—an entertained child is a happy child.

Travelling with a baby can be a bit of a challenge, especially to those who are doing it for the first time. Whether you are travelling by car, train or an airplane, these are the few things you should always carry with you in a baby bag.

• Nappies, make sure to always have extra.
• Wipes
• Changing mat, you never know the place where you might need to change your baby.
• Clothes, very essential who knows when your baby is going to spoil their current one.
• Toys, playing with a toy means less time to combust into crying.
• Nappy rash cream, just in case.
• Sunscreen and a hat, if the temperature gets higher.
• Formula milk and bottles.
• Bibs, to not make your babies clothes get less dirty during feeding.
• Teether, for your baby to chew on in case they are teething. Checkout
• Sanitizer, for you to keep your hands clean.
• First aid kit and other medications, if your baby requires them.

Travelling via Plane:

Every airline has different policies regarding how many days a baby should be old enough to fly. Always check your airline rules and also consult your paediatrician.

When you are travelling with a baby you are allowed to carry a reasonable quantity of liquid with you. Again that depends on the airlines that you are choosing. This may include but are not limited to:

• Baby food in liquid or paste form.
• Milk including breast milk.
• Sterilized water.
• Milk powder.

Let me give you my personal tips and one of the most effective. 

Try to make your baby friendly and familiar with your fellow traveller before you start your journey. Just in case if you need to go to the washroom during your flight your fellow traveller or air hostess can take care of your baby while you are in there. Or else you might need to carry your baby inside the washroom and as you know that airplane washrooms are very small and tiny it will be quite difficult to carry a baby inside with you.

During take-off and landings, some babies are okay with the changes in the air pressure. But since babies can’t pop their ears or yawn the only alternative is sucking. Breastfeeding or pacifier is a good way to keep your baby calm when the changes in the air pressure occur.

Travelling via Car/Train: 

Strap your baby into their car seat comfortably. Before going on a long trip plan out the stops you will need to take, as babies don’t like to be strapped on for too long. Besides the stuff in the baby bag, also bring a trash bag to throw away stuff like dirty diapers, wrappers, etc.

Some other stuff to keep in mind:

• If your trip involves walking, keep a stroller or baby carrier with you.
• Keep your phone and tablets charged. Also have your chargers along with you, in case you run out of battery.
• Make your trips child-oriented and fun.
• If your child is happy then you will also enjoy your trip, so always keep in mind the age of your travelling companion.

Reference:

https://www.babycenter.com.au/a7157/travelling-with-a-newborn-to-eight-month-old

https://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/traveling-with-an-infant-things-to-know-before-you-go/

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/travel-info/children/parent-info.html

https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/credit-cards/how-to-fly-with-babies/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/be-prepared-12-tips-for-traveling-with-baby-or-toddler_n_9198100

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/family-vacations/how-to-travel-with-a-baby

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