 'Tis the season...Holiday Survival Guide 2011
Holidays are different once you add a baby to the mix. You may no longer have the time, energy or luxury of spending long hours shopping or staying out late at holiday parties with friends. Still, it can be one of the most memorable and special times of your life.
Think about creating some holiday traditions for your new family. Savor this time, and don't set your expectations too high. It's baby's first holiday, and that alone is perfection. |
Surviving Holiday Travel with a New Baby
Planning to travel for the holidays? Here's a quick list of 8 things to consider. View the full article here. 
- Plan ahead.
- Use lists and calendars to help you stay organized.
- Start packing a week or two ahead of time.
- Pack a carry-on bag for baby.
- If flying, book early and try to get direct flights whenever possible.
- Consider your baby's schedule when flying.
- Know the rules, especially for airline carry-ons.
- Give yourself plenty of time.
Related article from our archives: Tips for Air Travel with Your Baby |
Surviving the Holiday Visit with Family 
You've arrived! Now what?
- Try to keep your baby's sleep schedule intact.
- Be sure to take a break every once in awhile.
- Just say no to feeding the baby holiday foods.
- Create a baby-safe zone.
- Reconcile your nursing time with quality time with family.
- Safeguard your infant around other children.
- Do what you feel is best for your baby.
View the full article here. |
Some Handy Items for Holidays Away
You likely already have a long list of essentials for the trip. Here are a few that can help make your time away easier.
- Baby carrier or sling for travel and holiday gatherings. Balboa Baby and BabyBjorn are two manufacturers to look at.
- Playard or a Kidco PeaPod to create a baby-safe area wherever you go. Check out Chicco, Graco and Kidco.
- Fashionable nursing cover or pashmina for breast feeding around others. Balboa Baby offers very cute nursing covers and Reno Rose has beautiful covers that can double as fashionable scarves.
- White noise machine to help baby sleep in unfamiliar surroundings. Cloudb's adorable Sleep Sheep is a portable and inexpensive option that includes both the plush toy and removable sound box.
Find these and other products like them, plus expert advice about other products to use while traveling this holiday season, at your local Baby Product Experts certified store. Find a store near you here.
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