Going Out with Baby

Travelling out with your baby can be a nightmare to some.
There are so many things to consider and so many things you need to bring.
It can be frustrating if friends and family fail to sympathise. 

As advised by my son's pediatrician, it is best to minimise travelling to crowded areas until baby has received his 1st jab. Before that, he has very little immunity to the viruses that is around him.

From 1-3 months, try to keep your session short because babies during this period requires a lot of attention most of the time. Feeding and diapers changing are about every 3-hourly. They are however, very good travel companions as they are asleep most of the time. For those who are considering bringing babies overseas may want to think twice. It is important to note that vaccination (eg. flu vaccines) cannot be done for babies below 3 months. So it is better to wait a little.

From 4-6 months, babies are more awake and curious about the surroundings. Schedule is gradually changing and you may be able to extend travelling hours to 3-4 hours without scheduling in a nap time. Be sensitive to baby's cue when he is sleepy or hungry. they tend to be distracted until they are very hungry or grouchy. This will make feeding and napping harder then usual.

From 7-9 months, babies has started solid food. Hence there are more to bring out with you when you are travelling around or runing arrands.

Here is the checklist of stuff you may want to take note whenever bringing baby out.


Diaper changing
Diapers- Minimum 3
Wipes
1 set of clothes for change. If you need to bath him outside, bring 2 sets.
Diaper cream


Food
Baby bisuits (snacks)
Cerelac
Food Jar (for convenience)
Bowl & spoon
Milk bottle
Baby Milk Powder (if you are on formula)
Hot water (in thermal bottle)
Breast milk (if you are giving ebm)
A bib and a hanky
Room temperature water
Fresh juice

Comfort
Toy
Teether
Book
Clip on fan
Soother (if your child is using)

Miscellaneous
Mosqito repellant
Sunblock lotion
tissue
waterfree hand detegant
changing mat
2-in-1 bathing lotion (if bathing)
towel (if bathing)
vicks

Till now, each time I travel out with my baby, the session is short.
That's unless there is a place where he can take a nap during the trip.

When Elric grows older I guess I will have more experiences to share. :)

XOXO
Kaye