Travel Planner for Children & Babies

• For young families thinking of going of holiday travel with children keep in mind that the cost to fly with a baby is much less than it is to fly with a toddler. Also when planning travel do your research on the airlines because they all charge different amounts for babies & children as well as having different criteria as to what age consitutes a baby and what age is classified as a child.
• If you are flying with a baby that is drinking formula milk then make sure that you take enough for the entire flight. Also make sure that you can buy more formula at your destination and, if not, then take enough formula with you.
• When flying with babies plan ahead when it comes to feed time, as most airlines will simply give you some warm water in which you can heat up the milk bottle and this will generally take between 10 and 15 minutes to warm up the milk.
• If you want to travel with a baby it is important when booking the flight to always request the seats in the front rows where it is possible to attach a baby bassinet to the bulkhead. This is vital for your travel planner as there are only a limited number of these seats on a plane, so make sure that you pre-book one and double check it the day before your departure.
• Always ask how many bags you can check in when planning travel arrangements, because some airlines allow just 1 per person and don't allow infants flying without a seat any baggage at all.
• If you are hiring a car at your holiday destination make sure that you order the correct type of car seat for the size of your baby, and stipulate to the car hire company whether you want it installed as a forward or rearward facing seat.
• For car hire situations add to your travel planner that you MUST ALWAYS double check the installation of the car seat yourself when you pick up the car. You do not want to put the safety of your kids and babies in the hands of other people.
• The first thing that you should do when you arrive at your family holiday accommodation is take the time to child proof the rooms. Family travel with children can be fun but the last thing that you want is an accident or a breakage that costs you money or spoils your holiday.
• Tempting though it may be never leave young children alone at night in your holiday accommodation, even if they are sleeping. Toddlers are very curious and they might decide to go wandering onto the balcony or start playing with the electrical sockets. There is also the risk of a fire or any number of other things happening.
• When you travel with babies and toddlers on holidays always be aware of the dangers of water. Whether it is at the beach, pool or river never assume that a lifeguard or someone else is responsible for looking after your children.