Traveling with your baby, destiny
Around 3 months of age, babies are already able to travel. The success of the trip with your baby depends a lot on the preparation of it, the choice of destination and the chosen transport. Planning is vital for a trip with your baby to go well.
Visit the pediatrician before going on a trip with your baby to tell you what medicines are Basic for your "first aid kit", for example: analgesics, anti-inflammatories, drops for ears and nose, thermometer ... Ask him if it is necessary to give him a vaccine for the chosen destination and ask him for advice to deal with the most common health problems in babies, if necessary.
Where are we going with the baby?
Choosing a suitable destination is essential for the baby, reserving the most exotic places for when he is older. You must make trips that do not require long visits, full day excursions, or inappropriate schedules. It is important to take into account the climate and temperature of the chosen destination to travel with your baby.
1. We go to the beach
The little ones love sand, but be careful if you crawl or walk. It is not good to bathe him if the water is very cold. You can take him in his arms and cool him little by little, without getting to put him in the sea. Avoid the hottest hours and put a lot of sunscreen. Try playing under an umbrella, so it does not get too hot or burn and protect your head with a hat. Give him water frequently and bring a small fridge where you can store liquids and food.
Remember that you must carry an umbrella, sunscreen, beach toys, float, towel, hat and long-sleeved shirt to avoid burning. Special diapers for water are also useful, which will prevent you from taking off and putting on your diaper continuously.
2. Exploring the countryside and the mountain
Children enjoy watching animals and discovering landscapes they are not used to seeing: rivers, mountains, many trees ... The mountain air is good for everyone, but you have to be careful with the height and lack of oxygen.
Do not forget to take a product for the mosquito bitess because it is possible that there are insects, avoid the water of streams and rivers and, above all, protect them from the sun, following the same indications as for the beach.
Essential, if you travel with your baby
- Do not forget how important is the hand luggage. You should foresee possible delays, so you will have to add more quantities of everything: diapers, food, clothing, liquids, etc.
- It is essential that you bring: Social Security or private health insurance card, the vaccination card and, if possible, the phone number of your pediatrician or the contact of a doctor for any emergency.
- It is also very important that, before traveling, you have located the data of the ambulatory closest to the place where you stay, in case you have to go in a hurry.
Natalia Hurtado. Teacher School Santa María la Blanca
