1. Try not to take babies who are under one month old or who have just recovered from illness out for travel. If you must, it's best to consult a doctor beforehand. Also, try to schedule enough downtime to align with the baby’s regular routine.
2. Be sure to prepare an ample supply of diapers, extra clothes, as well as warm outerwear and towels.
3. Always use boiled water to prepare formula; avoid using water from drinking fountains.
4. Give your baby the same brand of formula they usually drink at home, and avoid switching to other brands randomly to prevent any discomfort.
5. For babies on formula, make sure to bring enough baby bottles for the trip—typically around 6 to 7. After use, bottles should be washed and sterilized before being used again.
6. Personal medications are essential items in most travelers’ luggage, but they are even more critical when traveling with a baby. Medical experts advise parents to ask the baby’s doctor for common medications such as fever reducers, anti-diarrheal medicine, anti-nausea medication, and cold medicine to carry along, in order to avoid the risk of administering the wrong medicine in an emergency. If the condition is serious, seek medical treatment immediately.