The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine has seen an uptick in families looking to get back out there and see the world, but how we prepare and pack for trips has changed. Masks, face shields, hand sanitizer are now a regular part of our travel kits, and adding kids to the mix brings with it a host of additional concerns.
While traveling with infants or young children requires more effort, these packing and planning tips will make that family reunion or weekend getaway feel like a joy instead of a hurdle.
How to travel with an infant in tow
Best places to travel with an infant
Your mini travel companion may not seem to be fully on board with your dream to travel the world, but some destinations are better than others when traveling with infants. The key is to start early and travel as often as possible.
“My husband and I nurtured our marriage while making time to enjoy our favorite hobby, traveling, right from the start with our newborn,” travel enthusiast Jen Reyneri wrote on Babywise.com. “As baby got older, road trips were just part of life, and taking early road trips with a newborn baby made it easier through toddler, elementary, and now even young adult years.”
Theme parks are a great option when traveling with infants. Walt Disney World offers a multitude of perks and amenities for families traveling with babies like baby care centers with cozy breastfeeding rooms, as well as extra diapers and formula. National Parks often have paved trails suitable for strollers and plenty of open space for social distancing. Cities with quality public transit like Washington DC and San Francisco, California, are also convenient when traveling with an infant, especially if you’re baby-wearing.
