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The Complete Guide to Baby Travel Gear

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If you’ve loved to travel before you became parents, you probably look forward to the day when your baby will be old and fit enough to travel with you. Even though babies are small and depend on you, you’d be surprised just how many things you need if you’re planning to take a trip with your child. Because so many parents feel lost when they start packing for the first trip with their child, we have taken it upon ourselves to make a list of necessary gear you’re going to need on your travels.
Swaddle blankets
Because there are so many different
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swaddle blankets to choose from, you first need to see how big and how thick you want your blanket to be. This depends largely on your destination and the time of the year you want to travel: Australia is warm in winter and rainy in summer, fall in Europe is rainy and windy, and exotic destinations require light and airy materials. If it’s going to be warm, we recommend muslin swaddle blankets because these are very big and light, and they will keep both you and your baby comfy. What is more, you can use them in more ways, for example, you can throw
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them over the stroller to make shade for your child during walks on sunny days.
A travel stroller
Speaking of strollers, you are going to need one even if you’re used to carrying your baby in a swaddle blanket for long periods of time. Just like with swaddle blankets, choosing the best stroller for your trip depends largely on your intended destination and the terrain you will be spending a lot of time in. Taking a stroller to a beach is pointless, for example, but it’s indispensable for wandering around the city. If you plan to spend a lot of time
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traveling, it would be a good idea to invest in a light stroller that travels well and that you can take with you in a car, bus, or a plane.
A car seat
If you’ll be traveling by car, a car seat is a must. Even if you don’t plan on traveling, it’s important to have a baby car seat for small trips to the city, to the doctor, or simply to the grocery store. With so many different types of seats to choose from, you can feel a bit confused. Thankfully, you can find some of the best kids car seats in Australia on the internet, so you don’t have to
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worry about finding the one you’ll like. Take into account your baby’s age, height, and weight, but also try to keep in mind the regulations of the country you’re traveling to: the standards aren’t the same for Australia, the US, and Europe.
Travel crib
It looks like the multi-generational travels are on the rise in Australia so it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more people are looking for hotels willing to accommodate small children. Even though a great number of international hotels are more than willing to provide you with a
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crib, it’s better to have your own travel crib with you. In any case, you should call ahead and make sure not only that they have cribs, but that the said cribs are available and you can have one. Most travel cribs are lightweight and designed so that you can pack them away neatly in your suitcase.

Taking care of a baby is a challenge, but traveling with one can be quite a handful. This is especially the case if you’re a first-time parent or you’re planning on taking your baby far from home for the first time. Fortunately, babies are easy to

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take care of and you won’t need more than a few essentials. Try to pack light and not bring more gear than you need or you’ll just add unnecessary stress to your trip.

 

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- 21 Mar 19

If you’ve loved to travel before you became parents, you probably look forward to the day when your baby will be old and fit enough to travel with you. Even though babies are small and depend on you, you’d be surprised just how many things you need if you’re planning to take a trip with your child. Because so many parents feel lost when they start packing for the first trip with their child, we have taken it upon ourselves to make a list of necessary gear you’re going to need on your travels.

Swaddle blankets

Because there are so many different swaddle blankets to choose from, you first need to see how big and how thick you want your blanket to be. This depends largely on your destination and the time of the year you want to travel: Australia is warm in winter and rainy in summer, fall in Europe is rainy and windy, and exotic destinations require light and airy materials. If it’s going to be warm, we recommend muslin swaddle blankets because these are very big and light, and they will keep both you and your baby comfy. What is more, you can use them in more ways, for example, you can throw them over the stroller to make shade for your child during walks on sunny days.

A travel stroller

Speaking of strollers, you are going to need one even if you’re used to carrying your baby in a swaddle blanket for long periods of time. Just like with swaddle blankets, choosing the best stroller for your trip depends largely on your intended destination and the terrain you will be spending a lot of time in. Taking a stroller to a beach is pointless, for example, but it’s indispensable for wandering around the city. If you plan to spend a lot of time traveling, it would be a good idea to invest in a light stroller that travels well and that you can take with you in a car, bus, or a plane.

A car seat

If you’ll be traveling by car, a car seat is a must. Even if you don’t plan on traveling, it’s important to have a baby car seat for small trips to the city, to the doctor, or simply to the grocery store. With so many different types of seats to choose from, you can feel a bit confused. Thankfully, you can find some of the best kids car seats in Australia on the internet, so you don’t have to worry about finding the one you’ll like. Take into account your baby’s age, height, and weight, but also try to keep in mind the regulations of the country you’re traveling to: the standards aren’t the same for Australia, the US, and Europe.

Travel crib

It looks like the multi-generational travels are on the rise in Australia so it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more people are looking for hotels willing to accommodate small children. Even though a great number of international hotels are more than willing to provide you with a crib, it’s better to have your own travel crib with you. In any case, you should call ahead and make sure not only that they have cribs, but that the said cribs are available and you can have one. Most travel cribs are lightweight and designed so that you can pack them away neatly in your suitcase.

Taking care of a baby is a challenge, but traveling with one can be quite a handful. This is especially the case if you’re a first-time parent or you’re planning on taking your baby far from home for the first time. Fortunately, babies are easy to take care of and you won’t need more than a few essentials. Try to pack light and not bring more gear than you need or you’ll just add unnecessary stress to your trip.

 

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