Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans.
Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans.
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Holiday abroad with baby!!
username12777 · 04/04/2022 22:21
Feeling very nervous taking our 5 month abroad soon! She is EBF and the flight is only 3.5 hours but can I have your best tips/tricks please
reluctantbrit · 05/04/2022 10:18
Take more nappies than you think in your handluggage in case of delays.
At least two outfits for your baby and a top of you and your partner in case of throwing up/explosive nappies. Simple sleepsuits and a cardigan are comfy for the flight. Change just before boarding, changing in a plane toilet is not fun.
Muslin squares double as bibs
You can try and bf at start and landing but we also found that sucking on a sippy cup with bottled water bought after security works as well.
Take calpol/nurofen in your hand luggage.
If your baby has anything it relys on for sleeping, take it in your hand luggage.
MissAmbrosia · 05/04/2022 11:22
Feed on take off and landing to help with ear pressure. Remember to put your calpol (less than 100ml) in a plastic bag, or buy it after security.
LayTheTableMabel · 05/04/2022 22:15
Take spare clothes for you as well as baby.
Each full change for baby I put in a zippy bag with wetwipes, (almost finished packets are really useful) nappy and a flat Terry nappy to change baby on so it's just grab and change wherever whenever.
Big fan of breastfeeding for lift off and landing.
Wear baby in a sling if you can (so good for getting off and through security) even if you pram to the plane.
Have a few novel and a few familiar toys for them.
Try to relax and enjoy it 😉
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