Taking Baby on Vacation? yay or nay?

I am all for travelling with your little ones right from the start. I travelled as much as I could with my children before they turned 2 and we had to buck up and pay the full price fares. Anthony was just 3 months old when we went to Arizona to watch the Cardinals play. People thought I was nuts taking a baby to an NFL game. Boy were they wrong. They had special gates for mommy entrance. They had special sections you can take your little one too to watch the game and breastfeed. They were so accommodating with escorting us to our seats. It was such a fun experience. Anthony doesn't remember a thing but I got some great pictures to prove he was there when he is 14 and complains he has never been to a game LOL.

Travelling with babies can seem intimidating and scary. You can visit some great family friendly places with your little ones and be rest assured that all will go smoothly if you are prepared! Using the previous posts checklists you can get your self organised to travel with your baby and their gear. The next step is choosing the right destinations. Obviously when I mean travel, I mean to places where you feel comfortable and it caters well to your little one. There are many resorts that offer fun beach vacations that cater to families with small children. One of my favourite is the beaches resorts. If your a cruiser then Carnival has some great ships for the family. Disney vacations are always a wonderful option and be sure to check around at surrounding resorts, surely the Disney ones are beautiful but can be very pricey. There are lots of beautiful hotels that offer so many fun family options in Orlando and Anaheim.

Road trips are fun too. If you go prepared. The nice thing about a road trip is you can drive 2-3 hours and make a stop at a city, resort, town and then pick up the next day and head out for another 2-3 hour drive and stop someplace new. This form of road tripping should be planned and destinations and hotels picked out prior to departure. In as little as 10-14 days you can see a lot, learn a lot and make a lot of memories. This option is so easy on you, the kids and the driver! who typically in our house is dada.

Travelling overseas to countries abroad is also great for little ones. The long flights might seem scary for mom and dad but if you can get through the flight the destination will be worth it. I have friends who recently travelled to Lebanon, Italy, Australia and Hawaii with the babes and all turned out to be fun and positive experiences (OK maybe not some of their flights....with a very unhappy toddler who wanted to explore but was limited to a seat and a couple rows to wander past....)

So it's a YAY

Overall Travelling with your children will only enrich their lives, open their minds and give them opportunities to learn about the world. Have any family vacation destinations you loved? Let's get started and make a list! Please share!

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