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FoodFindsAsia | Traveling with Baby Formula: A Stress-Free Guide for Parents on the Go | Is summer in full swing, and vacation is just around the corner? Perfectly! Then quickly search for passports, pack your bags, and learn our tips on how to travel with a bottle-feeding baby easily and carefree.
On the plane
Let’s start with traveling by plane. Parents of children need to know that 100 ml of liquid is usually acceptable in hand luggage. But this rule does not apply to baby formula or sterilized water. You can take several bottles, the necessary amount of the formula, and water for its preparation on the road with a calm soul. Heating prepared food is also not problematic, we are sure the kind flight attendants will help you. Please take a thermometer to ensure the water temperature and the finished formula are correct.
Besides, sometimes you can find ready-to-drink milk formula at airport chemists. It’s very convenient in force majeure situations. Traveling by plane, remember that delay is a common problem due to weather forecasts. You should take enough formula to feed your baby while waiting for your flight.
During the flight, no matter how long it may be, the baby must have water, as usually the air in the plane is too dry for a nursing baby.
If you choose the other way of transportation, car, train or bus, the primary tips are left the same. But be sure you have enough formula and water because such trips are much longer than by plane.
Upon arrival
Now you’re on the spot. And right before you will sunbathe and ride the wave, read this helpful advice.
- The main thing to remember is that tap water abroad may not be suitable for drinking and cooking. Even boiled, it will most likely differ in composition and minerals from what you have at home. It is better to use purchased bottled water. Of course, pediatricians advise to boil it well too.
- Do not forget to sterilize bottles and nipples. If you can bring a home sterilizer – great! No? Then you can use special tablets for water purification or a particular device for sterilizing bottles in the microwave. In addition, you can use disposable bottles and nipples. Although, of course, this option is more expensive.
- Finding the right organic baby formula in local stores is only sometimes possible when traveling. And even if it is available, the composition may differ due to various industrial features. Therefore, it is logical to take the maximum amount of milk formula with you on vacation, we recommend even with an extra layer. Of course, it will take up space in the luggage. But just imagine how many souvenirs you can take back home.
- If you are going on a one-day excursion or trip, we offer this option for preparing the formula. Take several bottles in which organic milk formula has already been poured. Separately prepare a thermos with hot boiled water so that you can feed the young traveler at any time. WARNING! In no case do not take the prepared one with you for the whole day. In addition to the fact that it will cool down, it will lose its useful properties and be spoiled after a few hours.
How to take care of the cleanliness of the bottles while traveling?
- Take a special brush for children’s dishes with you. Use the sink in the hotel room. Better not general.
- Use soap or liquid suitable for washing children’s dishes.
- Use a sterilizer, if available. If not, then we already know several options for solving this problem.
- Obligatory wash your hands before taking the newborn’s bottle.
Items you should take on a trip
At the end of our tips, let’s summarize and name all the essential items you probably would like to take when traveling. Of course, you might not have all of them, but our checklist will help you to decide which are the most important.
Bottles
As was mentioned, you’d better take the helpful amount of bottles. Besides, don’t forget the one you use at home for your child to get used to the new place and circumstances.
Nipples
Spare nipples must be an essential part of your travel checklist. All experienced moms know that such things as nipples can be lost, bitten, or dirty.
Formula
Our babies get used to some types of formula, and changing them can be really traumatic and spoil all vacations. So prepare empty space in your suitcase for the right amount of boxes or cans.
Sterilizer
If you have an opportunity, take this smart device with you. All kinds are suitable: for microwave, steam or electric.
Warmer
Another good thing for comfortable resting with babies. It keeps prepared formula or water for its necessary temperature.
Water
As we talk about water, let’s emphasize one more time – it’s important to use bottled water to cook organic baby formula for good baby digestion.
Brush
After feeding, you should leave bottles clean to prevent bacterial growth. It’s convenient to use a special brush for children’s dishes and nipples. It’s better to buy a new one because doctors advise changing them once a month.
Bag
The last item on the list is a spacious bag or backpack in which you can conveniently and ergonomically store all the supplies for feeding your baby. We recommend using natural materials and breathable fabrics for hygiene reasons.
Both children and travel are wonderful! And the proper preparation for the feeding process on the road will make any trip a pleasure.
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