Other than short distances from home, traveling with a newborn baby is generally not encouraged until they reach the age of three months.  At this age, babies are less fragile than parent’s fear, and travel does not have to disrupt their schedule.

While car travel with your baby is much easier to handle than air travel, both require organization and pre-planning.  The worst thing that can happen is that you have not packed what your baby needs.  At least with car travel, you can stop and rummage through luggage for what you need or purchase it at a store on the way.  That is, if you are in an area that has a store with the items you need. With air travel, your baby may be crying with a wet diaper because you forgot to bring enough spares on the plane.

When traveling by air mothers must be aware of items that will and will not pass through security.  More than three ounces of breast milk, formula or juice is allowed if declared at the security checkpoint.  Breast milk is considered the same as liquid medications.  Also allowed in your carry-on bag is gel or liquid-filled tethers, canned, jarred, or processed baby food.  Your travel agent can make you aware of any new regulations.

For best travel results, try to pace your trip to your baby’s schedule for eating and napping.  Arriving at your travel destination unstressed makes it possible for you, and your baby, to adjust more quickly to your new surroundings.  The best way to avoid travel stress is to use a checklist for the items your baby will need during the trip and more for the amount of time you plan to stay.  By planning ahead for all eventualities and using a baby travel checklist, your trip is bound to be a success!