{"id":19135,"date":"2017-06-08T16:28:25","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T16:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=19135"},"modified":"2017-07-10T15:53:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T15:53:57","slug":"tiny-traveler-tips-first-trip-with-a-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/tiny-traveler-tips-first-trip-with-a-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Traveler Tips: First Trip with Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before my daughter was born, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Vacation-Packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">taking a vacation <\/a>was a luxury I didn\u2019t quite appreciate as much as I should have. There really were just three steps needed. Pick a destination. Pack my bags. Enjoy! Of course, there were some bumps along the way at times, but truly, traveling with just my husband and myself meant that whatever hurdles came along we could tackle them without too much trouble. Even a day without our luggage in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Belize-Hotels.d602908.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belize<\/a> was manageable.&nbsp;Good thing my carry-on included a swimsuit!<\/p>\n<p>But now, with a 6-month-old to tow along, taking a trip seems a bit more \u2026. daunting. We&#8217;ve only attempted one trip in her short life, and that was a three-hour car ride to visit family!&nbsp;Though I want to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/family-tradition-vacations-with-dad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parent&nbsp;who shares my love for travel with my kids<\/a>, the prospects of even getting out the door in the mornings are sometimes nearly impossible. How will we ever get away again? I\u2019ve posed this question and many more to a few fellow mom friends with kids under age 5. All have been there, done that and not only survived their trips \u2014 they had fun, too! Hopefully with their tips, all parents with young kids will muster up the courage to get out and explore the world!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19171\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19171\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/17862302_10105064195817877_3251595312095269661_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/17862302_10105064195817877_3251595312095269661_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/17862302_10105064195817877_3251595312095269661_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My daughter&#8217;s first &#8220;road trip&#8221; from Dallas, TX to Oklahoma City, OK<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Pint-Sized Packing Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes packing for myself is a challenge, what with my tendency to bring eight pairs of shoes for a weekend trip. And this is in spite of access to helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/packing-light-tips-travel-easier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packing light tricks<\/a> from expert travelers. Packing for a baby? That might require its own moving truck! Here\u2019s the advice I&#8217;ve received&nbsp;to make it out without taking the whole house:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Clothing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;Packing your kid\u2019s clothes as outfits is a must, rather than just throwing in random shirts and bottoms.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Lindsay Austin, mom of 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19153\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19153\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LindsayMomBlog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LindsayMomBlog.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LindsayMomBlog-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LindsayMomBlog-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindsay Austin&#8217;s recent family vacation to Snowmass, CO<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;If you\u2019re staying for a long period, plan to do some laundry instead of bringing clothes for every single day. Let\u2019s be honest, at the rate that children generate laundry, you\u2019ll probably need to do some anyway!&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On &#8220;Essentials&#8221;:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;Lists! I start making lists in the notes section of my phone as soon as I have a trip planned.&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>Ashley Shonkwiler, mom of 3<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19156\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19156\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AshleyDisney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AshleyDisney.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AshleyDisney-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AshleyDisney-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ashley Shonkwiler&#8217;s family frequents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/g\/pt\/ms-disneyworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walt Disney World<\/a> for vacations<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;If you need equipment like strollers, pack-and-plays, or carseats, consider renting them at your destination. Ship any necessary items ahead of time \u2014 we\u2019ve ordered diapers, soap, shampoo and formula from Amazon and had it shipped directly to our destination.&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We always make sure we have all security essentials (blankets, bears, even some favorite monster trucks to take to bed when sleeping somewhere different from home).&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>Whitney Lyons, mom of 2<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Banishing Boredom:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;A friend told me to get window clings for the airplane so they can continuously stick them to the window. Going to try that next time! &#8220;<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/drshannoncairns.com\/aboutme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shannon Cairns<\/a>, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;When in doubt, snack. This will save your life. Literally. If you sense a meltdown, open a snack. It\u2019s magic.&#8221; <\/em>\u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19167\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19167\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AmeliaStockyards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AmeliaStockyards.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AmeliaStockyards-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amelia Leicht and her daughter on a recent trip to Texas&#8217; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortworthstockyards.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Worth Stockyards<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;Technology always helps. My kids each have their own iPad. Some mess-free activities that are fun and easy for kids and parents are The Crayola Color Wonder series. They are wonderful!&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Ashley Shonkwiler, mom of 3<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We like to bring the books that have a bunch of stories in them. That way you can read the whole time, and not have to worry about keeping track of a ton of small books.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Tiffany Cassidy, mom of 4<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19148\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19148\" class=\"wp-image-19148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/TiffanyBeach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/TiffanyBeach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/TiffanyBeach-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/TiffanyBeach-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three of Tiffany Cassidy&#8217;s daughters, making memories in Fort Myers Beach, FL<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;Pack lots of snacks and new toys to discover along the trip. We use the iPad for entertainment once all other options have been exhausted.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Lindsay Austin, mom of 2<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Relaxation Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re on&nbsp;the fence about whether to pack a certain item that probably won&#8217;t&nbsp;get used, leave it at home.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Planning Your Stay <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Are we there yet? Whether it\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all-inclusive resort<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cozy hotel<\/a>, the best places will make everyone feel right at home from the moment you arrive:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Bring the grandparents! We chose an extended-stay hotel on a recent trip so that we could all stay in the same room, but have our private space as well.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Rachel Kretchmar, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Read the reviews! Even if a hotel or airline advertises itself as \u201cchild\u201d or \u201cfamily-friendly,\u201d make sure you read what other parents and families have to say.&#8221; <\/em>\u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19168\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19168\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PointDumeCalifornia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PointDumeCalifornia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PointDumeCalifornia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PointDumeCalifornia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PointDumeCalifornia-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amelia Leicht and her daughter sharing a moment in the sand on a trip to Point Dume, CA<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;We always take a mid-day break and go back to our room to relax and hang out by the pool. Nobody likes dragging cranky kids around. Well-rested kids mean happier kids.&#8221; <\/em>\u2013 Ashley Shonkwiler, mom of 3<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Preparing for Road Trips <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/tips-road-trips-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hitting the road <\/a>with your mini-me requires packing a lot of stuff, but don\u2019t go overboard or you might find yourself threatening to \u201cturn this car around\u201d before you exit city limits. Here\u2019s how to make it out successfully:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Only take what you need for the road, then&nbsp;go to the store when you arrive at your destination. Keep&nbsp;everything you might need during the car ride such as diapers, wipes, bottles, and a few toys easily accessible.&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; Brittany Hoover, mom of 1<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19160\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19160\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBaby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBaby.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBaby-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brittany Hoover and her daughter on a recent trip to West Palm Beach, FL<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;Sometimes it\u2019s cleaner to change the baby in the car than to try a rest stop bathroom!&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Lindsay Austin, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Do your best to plan lengthy car trips and flight times around your kids\u2019 existing nap\/sleep schedules.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Always have snacks, activities, extra clothes and a travel potty on hand. The travel potty is essential as you never know when someone will have to go to the bathroom and there aren&#8217;t always restrooms close by.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Ashley Shonkwiler, mom of 3<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Take plenty of snacks (the GOOD ones they don&#8217;t get to have all that often) to keep them excited.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Whitney Lyons, mom of 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19169\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19169\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19021524_10105263588648047_1370728362_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19021524_10105263588648047_1370728362_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19021524_10105263588648047_1370728362_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19021524_10105263588648047_1370728362_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19021524_10105263588648047_1370728362_n-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whitney Lyons&#8217; sons enjoying time at a hotel pool in Tulsa, OK<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Relaxation Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Feel like your car is too small to be comfortable for the long haul? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rent one<\/a>! You&#8217;ll save mileage and get a &#8220;new&#8221; set of wheels to make the trip even more exciting for your little ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Getting Ready to Fly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/travel-tips-flying-baby-toddler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flying with your baby<\/a>? Depending on their personality, your patience level and your destination, this might be the best option. Here are a few things I\u2019ll be keeping in mind the first time I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">head for the skies<\/a> with my little one:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Get there early, and check carseats at the curb.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>You have to get there early enough for one person to go park the car while the other one waits with the kids. That way you don&#8217;t have to drag the carseats through the parking lot.&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>Tiffany Cassidy, mom of 4<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to rent your carseat at your destination, if you&#8217;re willing to pay for convenience.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Some airports do more extensive testing with breastmilk than others so allow yourself plenty of time to go through security. It&#8217;s easiest to only bring enough for the flight and then if you want an extra bottle or two for the vacation bring it frozen.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Brittany Hoover, mom of 1<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19159\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19159\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KyleighPlane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KyleighPlane.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KyleighPlane-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brittany Hoover&#8217;s daughter naps en route to her destination<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To be safe, stick to the TSA guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/special-procedures\/traveling-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also,&nbsp;remember the early bird isn&#8217;t <strong>always<\/strong> the best \u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Don\u2019t get to the airport TOO early with toddlers and young children. They are so excited to get on the plane that they will annoy you so much asking every 5 seconds when they get to get on.&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>Shannon Cairns, mom of 2<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19162\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19162\" class=\"wp-image-19162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_7086-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_7086-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_7086-1024x698-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_7086-1024x698-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shannon Cairns&#8217; two children making sandcastles with Grandpa&nbsp;in Vero Beach, FL. View more of their adventures on <a href=\"http:\/\/drshannoncairns.com\/2017\/04\/20\/florida-trip-easter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her blog<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;I would suggest one parent boarding last with the kid (if possible) while the other gets stuff settled in the seats. That way the child can run free for as long as possible.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Lindsay Austin, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Know the airline&nbsp;and security rules.&nbsp;Airlines list exactly what you can bring on board with babies and children \u2013 often your stroller, carseat, diaper bag (and other items, depending on the airline) won\u2019t count against your baggage allowance.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>&#8211; Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;You can check your stroller at the gate for free, so keep it with you until you board so that you don&#8217;t have to carry your children. Use a baby carrier for little ones, especially if they are going as a lap child. You will feel like they are more secure.&#8221; <\/em>\u2013 Shannon Cairns, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Ear pressure can really bother some littles. If you can get them to drink juice\/take a bottle\/nurse, that will help to equalize the pressure behind their ears. Suckers work wonders, too.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Relaxation Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When in doubt, ask questions.&nbsp;The worst anyone can say is \u201cno,\u201d and most&nbsp;people are happy to help and accommodate families and people traveling with small children!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Enjoying Your Trip <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Getting there is half the fun \u2026 or in this case, completely exhausting! I\u2019ll be keeping these tips in mind to ensure that my getaway is worth the journey:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;If you can be flexible and make new plans as you go, then you\u2019re sure to have fun!&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Lindsay Austin, mom of 2<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We\u2019ve learned the hard way (oh, the tantrums!) that it\u2019s important to schedule time to relax, especially for littles.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Amelia Leicht, mom of 2<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Relaxation Reminder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Traveling with a baby can be stressful. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the journey, and they will too.&nbsp;Remember, you&#8217;re creating memories!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19163\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19163\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBabyHat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBabyHat.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BrittanyBabyHat-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brittany Hoover&#8217;s daughter touching sand for the first time in West Palm Beach, FL<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With a little preparation and a willingness to be flexible, traveling with a baby is possible.&nbsp;I can\u2019t wait to start planning my first \u201cfamily vacation.\u201d Do you have tips you&#8217;ve learned from&nbsp;traveling with little ones? Please share them in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before my daughter was born, taking a vacation was a luxury I didn\u2019t quite appreciate as much as I should have. There really were just three steps needed. Pick a destination. Pack my bags. Enjoy! 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