Traveling by car with a small child

Planning a longer journey with a baby raises many concerns among young parents. Contrary to the popular belief, a trip with a baby does not have to be a nightmare. That is because there are several ways and handy gadgets that will make it easier.

Traveling by car with a small baby needs to be carefully planned. Currently a child of any age can accompany us during traveling – if the doctor has not contraindications. It is recommended to plan the travel when the child sleeps, so at best in the evening or during the night. Thus, the greater is the chance that it will sleep through the majority of travel and will not fuss.

What to take?

Of course, the baby needs to travel in a special seat adjusted to its age and weight. The seat should be fastened with a safety belt. Prolonged periods of seating in the seat can result in sore sports, so we must not forget to change the nappy during travel. In such a case, a traveling baby changing mat with a special waterproof and hypoallergenic filling, that makes changing the baby much more comfortable will turn out useful.

You also need to remember to regularly feed the baby. Especially in the summer, it is crucial to frequently feed or breastfeed the baby to prevent dehydration. Feeding during travel will be made easier thanks to a soft and comfortable dolphin-shaped pillow, available at Fun with Mum. It was designed to provide maximum comfort during feeding – both for the baby and for the mum.

What the baby is wearing should also match the temperature in the car. In winter it is recommended to warm up the car and take a warm blanket with which we can cover the baby, if necessary. In our offer, you can find a wide selection of soft blankets that will be perfect for a car seat. In summer, when it is hot you need to be careful with the air conditioning. The difference between the temperature outside and inside should not exceed 4 degrees Celsius. If it is really hot, you simply need to undress the baby.

If our little one is bored during travel, you need to have its favourite toys with you, for example soft toys. Another gadget that will make the travel more pleasant for your baby is a well-profiled anti-shock Butterfly pillow, available at funwithmum.com/uk. A cotton pillow with anti-allergy soft filling matches the child’s head very well which makes it possible to protect it against impacts during travel.

What else is worth remembering?

If the travel is really long, we recommend making stops every once in a while, take the baby out of the seat and spend some time outside. Also, remember, not to leave the sleeping child alone in a car as it can wake up at any moment. Apart from that, in summer it gets really hot in the car and the baby can get a heat stroke.