If you're going on summer vacation this year with a baby, here are a few tips to help getting there a little easier.
1. Make a list of all the things you know you'll need about a week in advance so you can try to find smaller and compact versions of them to ease your load. Instead of taking the whole big bottle of your little one's natural sunscreen, put some in a travel container instead and save the space. Remember to label them though!
2. Try to bring items that can have several different functions such as lightweight receiving blankets that double as towels or nursing covers. Bringing versatile baby clothing will save room too. A onesie makes great lighweight pjs.
3. Bring lots of baby wipes. Or buy an extra box when you arrive at your destination. Since you're going to be out of your element for a weekend or a week, you'll likely have many situations in which you need to clean up messes and wipe dirty hands or surfaces.
4. What does your baby like staring at? If your tot loves dogs, then put pics of cute canines on your smartphone and don't show her these until the trip. The distraction will work much longer if it's something she's never seen before. Toting a whole bunch of familiar toys is a waste, they'll throw them to the wayside and be bored with them in seconds. With the exception of a teething toy or favorite lovie, leave the bag of toys at home.
5. Bring lots of pacifiers and snacks. They don't take up much room and their worth their weight in gold.
Good Luck and Happy Travels!
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