Wintertime is usually holiday time! Shorter holidays than
summer but reason enough to head out. This is the best season to drive out
towards the countryside, enjoy rural bliss, fresh air and pure nature.
Taking the kids is all about a family experience, letting children enjoy the wilderness and feeling a sense of freedom they don’t find in the city.
Over the last decade the highways have gotten better and so have the getaways.
So if you are planning a road trip with baby, then all you need is a plan, a place and of course ...packing!
Keep these few essentials in mind when you pack and keep your baby, happy, healthy and cosy through the trip.
Taking the kids is all about a family experience, letting children enjoy the wilderness and feeling a sense of freedom they don’t find in the city.
Over the last decade the highways have gotten better and so have the getaways.
So if you are planning a road trip with baby, then all you need is a plan, a place and of course ...packing!
Keep these few essentials in mind when you pack and keep your baby, happy, healthy and cosy through the trip.
Winter Travel Packing Tips for Moms
1.
An extra
set of cap and mittens/gloves: While it's likely that your baby will
already have these on, it doesn't hurt to have a second pair with you. The good
thing about add-ons is that once the car warms up, you just remove layers like
caps and mittens.
2.
Fleece
lined boots/booties: While they won't always leave socks on, ankle high
boots are there to stay. Body heat escapes from the head and the feet, if you
keep the feet warm, baby will be relatively comfortable on the road with you.
If your baby is too small for boots, then fur lined baby booties work just as
well, they tie around the ankle and stay in place for hours.
3.
A sleeper
sack or baby sleeping bag: If your baby is close to nap time, and it's
going to be a while before you reach a pit stop, take him out of bulkier
clothes or snowsuit and place him in a sleep sack or sleeping bag. Many sleep sacks
are made of fleece and are very warm. A sleep sack can also make a feeding go
much more smoothly because your baby will be more comfortable. For older
children, a child sized sleeping bag works just as well, even while at a pit
stop, baby can take a nap anywhere, in the car while you rest or in a
restaurant while you eat.
4.
Full
sleeve/full leg onesies: This is a great layering piece for under sweat
suit or snow suit, depending on the weather. It is a good idea to pack a
thinner pair and a fleece pair so you are geared for days and nights. The thin
pair can be layered while the fleece can be worn alone. This way when you carry
baby and clothes move around, a cold draft never reaches the baby’s skin.
5. Cloth diapers: Cloth diapers are
natural, comfortable and more absorbent. Our FLIP day packs are ideal for
travelling. Flip diapers give Moms flexibility because they can reuse the
cover. When travelling you can have a
wet bag/diaper bag with you that keep’s the stink in the bag for used inserts
until you are at a place to wash them. If you wish to go organic you can choose
from bumGenius Elemental and FLIP inserts, apart from these all cloth diapers
have exclusive benefits that range from rash free materials to longer dryness.
Enjoy the holidays!!
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