Baby-Skim guide to Traveling with baby

Traveling with a baby can sometimes mean thatnot travelling. Add extra to the list. Bring a camera
you are so consumed with ensuring that youand plenty of film or if you use a digital ensure
have everything you need to care for the babythat the memory card can store lots of pictures.
on the trip that you forget things you need forCar Safety Tips
yourself. The best thing to do is to prepare aThe single biggest threat to your babies life as
checklist of what you need and then check offdocumented every year by every relevant US
each item as you pack it.government agency is the threat when they are
A sample checklist should include the followingtravelling in the car with you, friends or family.
items:Here are a few tips to make sure your baby will
Diapers/ pampersalways be safe when travelling in a car.
BlanketsCar Seats
SleepersWhen buying a car seat, make sure you look for;
Baby wipesA label that clearly states that it meets or
Baby lotion and soapexceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Extra pacifiersStandards
BottleThat the car seat is setup exactly and will suit a
Formula, food, water and/or juicechild of your weight and height
Resealable plastic bagsReally be that the seat you choose fits your child
Extra clothes - at least one or two outfits perperfectly - Infants one year or younger and up to
day20 pounds must be placed in a rear-facing seat,
Nightlighttoddlers (older than 1 year and between 20 and
Car seat40 pounds) may use a forward-facing seat, and
Portable cribchildren who are between 40 and 80 pounds need
Collapsible strollerto be placed in a booster seat.
Sun hat and sun screen ToysCheck recent car seat recalls before making a
Plastic for use in changing the babypurchase
Any necessary medicinesBe aware of the type of seat belts your car has;
Extra shirt for yourselfall car seats are not compatible with all seat belts
Burping padConsider choosing a seat that is upholstered in
Washable bibsfabric - it may be more comfortable for your
Feeding spoonschild.
Kettle, if the hotel room does not have kitchenJamie Starr is a writer for This is article is from
facilitiesthe Baby-Skim book "How to choose the best
The packing for a trip involving a baby shouldbaby products for your Newborn baby." If you
start weeks in advance to ensure that no detail isare interest in reading the rest of this article and
overlooked. As you pack each item or article,more you can download the ebook free at
check to make sure you have added extra inBaby-Skim is a website dedicated to helping new
case of accidents.and experienced parents with baby products,
Simply go through a sample day at home andparenting information and children books.
make a list of everything the baby needs when