As you gear up for a trip with your toddler, we suggest you think of your young traveling companion as someone who'll add a whole new dimension to your travel experiences. Be sure you dial down your expectations, set realistic goals, and take it nice 'n' easy. Here are some parent-tested suggestions for traveling with a young child:
Be flexible

Traveling with children can be a wonderful experience — if you go with the flow. Your toddler might get bored having to sit still or sightsee for long periods of time instead of being able to run around and explore at her own energetic pace, so keep your itinerary simple. Limit it to one activity a day and you'll find it much easier to make last-minute adjustments if your child gets tired or just wants to spend time splashing in the hotel's wading pool.
Pick a family-friendly destination

Choose a relaxing destination that's used to young visitors, so you don't have to sweat the details. We recommend a lazy beach retreat, family camp, nature resort, or similar kid-friendly place. Skip the crowded, over-stimulating tourist destinations, places without shade, and other spots that will pose an added challenge when you have a young one in tow. Look for family-friendly hotels and resorts that let kids stay for free in their parents' rooms and provide free meals to children or buffet-style breakfasts included in the price of the room.
Bring drinks and snacks

Make sure to tote along plenty to drink and a bag of snacks on any trip. Children can get dehydrated during a flight, and toddlers can't always wait for food service (or they refuse the airline meal when it arrives). You might be able to pre-order a children's meal — check with your airline to find out. Whether you're in the air or on the road, best bets for toddlers include easy-to-pack snacks like baggies of whole grain cereal, precut fruits and vegetables, small cartons of fruit juice, animal crackers, and other age-appropriate nibblers. Dispensing snacks at pre-announced intervals will give your toddler something to look forward to. Consider bringing along moist towelettes for easy cleanup.

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Thanks for sharing this nice information. Your travel life needn't grind to a halt just because you've become a parent. But the reality is, much of your trip will be spent soothing and entertaining your baby. So much for dreamily staring out the window and taking in the passing scene.

But while travel will never be the same, it has its upside as well. You may discover the world is a friendlier place than you knew. There's no easier way to meet people than with a baby in your lap. And if you keep in mind the cardinal rule for traveling parents — create a home away from home wherever possible — it may become an experience you can all enjoy.

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Always buy a seat for your baby. It is tempting to have your baby on your lap because it is free, but saving the money may cost you more in aggravation later. Your baby will be safer in their car seat than on your lap during turbulence. Your baby will feel more secure and might even go to sleep if they are in their own car seat. In addition, you will be able to eat with out a baby on your lap grabbing everything.

If two adults are traveling with the baby it will be much easier. Send the firstperson ahead with the car seat to board first. Get a 'bulkhead' seat in the front, they have much more leg room. The parent with the child tries to be one of the last to board the plane. That way the baby gets a few extra minutes of crawling/walking time off of the plane. Plus, when you get on the plane, your partner has the car seat all set up and ready so you just can place the child in and don't have to hold up the line of people boarding.

If you are traveling alone, then you will have to depend on the kindness of strangers and ground staffs. Usually it's not a problem and people are more than willing to help a mom - especially one with an infant, umbrella stroller, diaper bag, and car seat.

Instead of using a regular diaper bag, use a college student sized back pack. Fill it with tons of diapers, wipes, a change of clothes for you and baby, a bag of toys and books, and snacks for the trip. Bring toys that don't have too many pieces or make a big mess. Quiet toys will be appreciated by the other passengers. Bring an extra blanket for your baby. The airlines have blankets but it’s not a guarantee that you can get one. Always bring a sippy cup, which is great for drinking on take off and landing to help ears pop. Great snacks are anything packaged so that you can get it through customs: cheese and crackers, fruit roll ups, raisins, and cookies. Suckers are also good for take off and landings.

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* If you’re travelling with a toddler, ask for bulkhead seats that give more leg space. If you’re sharing the seat, ask for a separate seat belt.

* Remember to give your child a drink before take off and landing that will keep his/her ears more comfortable. Even sucking on a sweet will do.

* If you’re travelling with a toddler, carry a change both for the child and for yourself.

* If you’re sharing a seat with your child, airlines don’t serve extra food so carry baby food.

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Your travel life needn't grind to a halt just because you've become a parent. But the reality is, much of your trip will be spent soothing and entertaining your baby. So much for dreamily staring out the window and taking in the passing scene.

But while travel will never be the same, it has its upside as well. You may discover the world is a friendlier place than you knew. There's no easier way to meet people than with a baby in your lap. And if you keep in mind the cardinal rule for traveling parents — create a home away from home wherever possible — it may become an experience you can all enjoy.

Here are some strategies for making travel with your baby a success, contributed by family travel authors, pediatricians, child development experts, and fellow parents.

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Traveling with children can be a wonderful experience — if you go with the flow. Your toddler might get bored having to sit still or sightsee for long periods of time instead of being able to run around and explore at her own energetic pace, so keep your itinerary simple. Limit it to one activity a day and you'll find it much easier to make last-minute adjustments if your child gets tired or just wants to spend time splashing in the hotel's wading pool.
Pick a family-friendly destination

Choose a relaxing destination that's used to young visitors, so you don't have to sweat the details. We recommend a lazy beach retreat, family camp, nature resort, or similar kid-friendly place. Skip the crowded, over-stimulating tourist destinations, places without shade, and other spots that will pose an added challenge when you have a young one in tow. Look for family-friendly hotels and resorts that let kids stay for free in their parents' rooms and provide free meals to children or buffet-style breakfasts included in the price of the room.
Bring drinks and snacks

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