On vacation with your baby, you ensure less stress!

Going on vacation with your baby for the first time can be quite a challenge. How do you safely deliver your baby and how do you ensure they have a good time? Questions that constantly come to mind. Below you will find how you can make your vacation a little less stressful.

Traveling with your child

Flight :

Officially, you can fly 7 days after giving birth (if the delivery was without complications). However, it is recommended not to fly with your baby until after 6 weeks because the lungs are fully developed. Until the age of 2, your child must sit on your lap or in a bassinet in front of the seats. Having your baby on your lap all the time can be quite annoying, which is why the AirTraveller can help make it more enjoyable and allow your baby to sleep comfortably.

As a precaution, pack extra baby supplies in your carry-on bag. You never know what might happen, and you'll want to be prepared if you have to manage without your suitcase for a few days. So, bring extra clothes, diapers, baby food, ointments, baby wipes, and sunscreen.

Car :

Plan your car journey in sections, so don't drive for more than two hours without stopping. This gives your child time to stretch and get some fresh air. When choosing a holiday destination, consider how long your baby can tolerate driving. If your baby stays awake during the car journey, it is helpful to have a bottle, food and toys ready. This way, you avoid a stressful car journey. Of course, also check whether your car seat is properly attached and secure.

Destination location

Check with the accommodation to see if the place is 'baby-proof.' A nice, expensive hotel is, of course, an option, but it's probably not that baby-proof, you have little space, and you share the room with your baby, which can make your little one sleep less comfortably. What suits your baby best is a house or a bungalow. This way, you'll have all the nice things from home and can sit in the garden and sunbathe while your baby sleeps in the bedroom.

Also pay attention to the noise of your accommodation, sitting next to an entertainment center is of course not a good idea. You can also check whether your accommodation has a paddling pool, a sleeping bed (you can also bring your own bed tent) and a high chair.

Below are five child-friendly holidays:

1. Minorca

Minorca boasts beautiful nature, pleasant weather, and a gently sloping sea, perfect for safe water play with your little one. There are plenty of kid-friendly activities in Minorca, such as a water park, dolphin watching tours, or a small zoo. Most accommodations are fully geared towards children, with mini-clubs, kids' pools, and entertainment programs.

2. France

It's quite close and you can drive there, so you can set your own pace while being completely away from home. France has many baby-proof accommodations, including many campsites. In addition to campsites, there are also many child-friendly hotels! And if that's not enough, there are also holiday parks, including Center Parcs. You can of course enjoy the sun, nature and the delicious French cuisine.

3. Netherlands

Of course, staying in your own country is also a great idea. Wherever you go, the weather can be kind if you seize the right moment, and in the Netherlands, you can also do a lot with your children, such as going to amusement parks, swimming pools, and zoos. It may also be more pleasant for your baby's first vacation to stay in your own country, so you have everything under control and can quickly return home if necessary.

4. Greece

Greece is a beautiful country, perfect for you and your baby. Most of the beaches here also have a gently sloping sea, and Greece is known for having the best kid-friendly hotels. Kos, Crete, and Corfu are known as the most baby-proof Greek islands. If your child can already eat, they're in luck – all, yes all, restaurants serve fries.

5. All inclusive in Turkey

A resort where everything is done for you. Doesn't that sound nice? So choose an all-inclusive holiday in Turkey. Food and drinks are always ready for you and the resorts have also prepared everything for you and your baby, such as entertainment, high chairs and baby beds. All you have to think about is what you are going to do. Sunbathe on the beach or let your child get used to the water for the first time. There are also fun activities to do outside the resort, such as visiting a city or taking a walk in nature.

Don't plan too much in one day

Spending an entire day in the city, taking an adventurous mountain bike ride, and jet skiing with your little one isn't the best idea. You have to take into account that you won't be able to do as much as when you were on vacation with friends. Therefore, plan 1 thing per day, so that your baby gets enough rest and you can also do something.

Discover what your little vacationer is looking forward to and find a balance between the things you want to do and your little one. It may be different, but it doesn't have to be less fun. Especially if you accept the changes and accept that you will have less time for yourself. For example, go to the beach and laze around together, go to the paddling pool or take a nice walk while your baby sleeps in a stroller or pram .

Plan ahead when applying for your baby's passport

These days, when you cross the border with your baby, they need a passport that's valid for five years. You also need to take a passport photo of your baby, which can sometimes be quite tricky – your baby needs to sit still with their hands down. It might take a few tries, so take your time and plan well in advance. The time it takes to apply for a baby passport depends on your municipality, but keep in mind that it takes more than a week.