How to travel comfortably by plane with a baby?
baby-planeAre you flying with baby for the first time and are a little dreading the trip? Here are some tips for organizing the trip and preparing for it so that everything goes well!
Precautions to take before departure
Travel documents
Depending on the destination, consider the required documents (identity card, passport , visa). Especially if you are traveling outside the European Union. And yes, baby is a traveler – almost – like the others, he too needs his papers with his photo! Do not forget before departure, so get information well in advance to have time to have the necessary documents done.
The health record
If you fly to an exotic or tropical destination, a visit to the pediatrician is essential in order to be in good standing with any vaccines. And don't forget to take the up-to-date health record and/or vaccination record with you.
Baby insurance?
If you are traveling in Europe, equip yourself with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This card will allow you to have your baby treated if necessary, and to be reimbursed. Outside Europe, it is preferable to take out specific insurance, especially in countries where healthcare is more expensive than in France. Unlike other insurance such as that possibly linked to your credit card, travel insurance is flexible depending on your destination and often allows higher reimbursement ceilings. Assistance and repatriation are also covered.
At the airport and on the plane
equipment
You will have to leave the stroller at the baggage check-in, so plan a baby carrier or a sling for wandering around the airport.
Up to 2 years old, baby travels on your lap. For toddlers up to 10 kg, the airline can provide you with a cradle, so it is best to indicate its presence when booking tickets. Another possibility is to take a cozy or a car seat with you, but you will then have to book a baby ticket.
To take on the plane.
Think about the meal(s) during the trip: his usual food, small pots that can be reheated on the plane if necessary, powdered milk and water for baby bottles. If possible, bring containers of 100 ml or less instead. Baby food is treated differently from other liquids, and a bottle or bottle for the baby passes most often. Do not be surprised if you are made to taste the content, it is quite common. But if the liquid is refused to you, you can always ask the cabin crew for water, so don't panic!
Also plan a complete change, nappies, small calm games, his comforter and a supply of cuddles to keep him quiet if necessary.
The flight
Take-off and landing are the phases of the flight to be monitored: babies have even more sensitive eardrums than adults, so make sure to prepare their bottle for these moments, or provide them with a pacifier that will allow them to swallow. You may have to wake him when he lands, but tell yourself it's for a good cause!
In flight the air is very dry, so it is necessary to drink baby during the journey, especially on a long-haul flight.
Good flight !
Category: Traveling with family
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