6 Important Traveling Tips to India with a Baby

You might be both excited as well as anxious at the same time when traveling from one country to the other with a young baby. This is because changing an environment with a young infant is a bit risky.

Important Traveling Tips

Baby’s immune system might not be fully developed by the time of travel and so at a higher risk of contracting some diseases. When planning a trip to India with a baby, there are a few precautions to take for the safety and health of the baby.

1. Traveling precaution

Most airlines offer a baby diaper changing table, baby’s food, some diapers and a diaper rash cream for the baby during the traveling period.

When traveling to India with a baby under six months, you get the privilege of a bassinet offered by the airline, which is a great relief. Most airlines do not offer bassinets for babies above six months and it tends to be hectic holding the baby on your arms throughout the traveling time.

Another tip is that when planning to travel, try and familiarize your baby with disposable feeding bottlers because it becomes a challenge to get hot water to wash feeding bottles.

It’s easier if the baby is used to the disposable feeders hence their health is taken care of and there is no contamination. Also,flight taking off and landing may be a little distressing for baby, and ear ache might occasionally affect their sleep in other parts of the journey. Consult your doctor for additional tips to keep baby calm and happy during the traveling period.

2. Water and Mosquito

There are quite a number of setbacks that parents traveling with kids tend to face on their way but if you’re well prepared, you have a better chance of a smoother ride.

The most common issues parents face when traveling to India for the first time are mosquitos, fever, water, diaper rash and diarrhoea.

Mosquitos are a common enemy to the health and comfort of infants. Babies bornin the USA and other non-tropical countries tend to be allergic to mosquito bites, So take extra care on the methods of controlling mosquitos.

One way is to use mosquito nets, but it’s not convenient during travel. You could also use small ultra-sound devices and creams which keep mosquitos at bay.

As for water, always buy bottled water, as tap water is not drinkable, and un-bottled water in restaurants, even if pure might not suit your baby.

3. Transportation

Finding car seats in India is quite a challenge. I’d recommend that you carry your own personal car seats and other essential baby gear. If you feel uncomfortable with a particular car seat you can buy one that is lightweight and affordable for traveling in particular. Amazon India has many options these days to choose from, if you want to buy it last minute.

If you happen to get a car seat in either U.S or Canada, you will have to get a locking clip. The ones that come from Europe are already built inside. I’s a life saver on India’s rocky roads. I also advice that you hire a driver and a car to commute in the city.

Traveling or driving for the first time there can be a real challenge. There is a reason behind why tourists and many locals prefer hiring a professional. I would also advice that you get a great organic baby carrier if you’re planning to go on long walks or treks. Babies tend to tire easily, and footpaths and sites in India usually aren’t very stroller friendly.

Take flights between cities when you want to enjoy your stay in India with your baby. India is an extremely large country, and driving will take you a longer before covering the best places. Sleeper cabins on trains are available for trips that are quite long and some people prefer them.

4. Online shopping

Compared to other countries, India is a country that is quite advanced in tech and online shopping. Online shopping has been made easy with Amazon and Flipkart in case you forget to pick something up earlier.

Everything is delivered to your doorstep without any struggle, and it is especially useful forbasics like choosing the best diapers in India for your baby. You can also go to pharmacies to acquire what you need.

5. Baby food

You can purchase food for the baby either online or in stores. Some hotels or restaurants accommodate requests that are special such as mashing fruits. Some good snacks for baby in India are Happy Tummy`s snack bars, Indian ‘Kishmish’ (raisins), and others.

Hotels in India often go above and beyond for a guest. The management and housekeeping   are readily available for clean-up in case of spills or crumbs on the floor.

6. Childcare

Babysitting is affordable in India and most hotels and restaurants offer this service, and make sure that your baby is safe.

Essentials for your baby need to be provided at a personal level. Since you don’t want to introduce your baby to new products that might cause illness, as babies are often sensitive and delicate to new products.

Conclusion

The bottom line is, traveling to India can be a great experience for baby and as a parent. It is very important to make your plan traveling during seasons that are friendly to the child.

Where possible avoid peak summer and monsoon season in India. India is a country that is beautiful with amazing sites and so much to offer. So as a parent who wants to travel with your baby ensure that you plan well and you’ll have a great time.

Author Bio:

Shobita Ravichandran

Editor in Chief

Shobita is a mum of two beautiful girls. Initially when her first little bundle of joy arrived, she was far from prepared. She didn’t know the first thing about caring for a newborn.

Over time, and with the help of a massive support system of family and friends (and the occasional unsolicited advice), she learned lessons on what to do, what to avoid, and what she would do differently the next time.

As a young mum living in a big city and with a love for travel, she has been extensively researching the best baby products for her children. Now, she would like to share this knowledge and wisdom with you, to take at least a little bit of parenting stress away.