Travelling with an Infant? 4 Tips You Must Know

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Thinking about heading to an international vacation with your infant? Don’t be surprised if your family and friends don’t take you seriously; it is a natural reaction. Travelling with an infant may seem very difficult at first but it is not that hard if you plan everything beforehand. Your baby’s first trip will hold a special place in your heart forever and you can take some steps to ensure that you and your spouse have a great time as well. Look at some of the things you can do: -

1. Speak to Experienced Parents

Speaking to parents who have travelled with their babies in the past can help you immensely. They can provide you with important information on what worked and what didn’t. You can even go to online social media groups and seek help on any doubts that you might have.

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2. Over Pack Your Baby’s Clothing

Baby clothing is lightweight and compact and will not bring a drastic change to your baggage weight even if you overpack it. So, make it a point to pack more one baby outfit per day when you decide to travel with your infant.

3. Consult Your Pediatrician Before Planning a Big Trip

Your doctor is the best person to advise you if your baby is old enough and well enough to travel. He/she may also suggest you how to keep your baby healthy during your trip and the medications you need to take along.

4. Ask for Help When you Need it the Most

Flight attendants, hotel staff, gate agents, and other staff will do their best if you ask them for assistance in case you need any immediate help with your baby. They may not be able to solve all your problems, but they can be of huge help at a time when you need it the most. You will be amazed to see how understanding people are when they come to know that you are travelling with an infant.

Get an International Travel Insurance Plan

International travel insurance protects you from any unexpected emergencies that may occur at the time of your trip such as checked-in baggage loss, passport loss, etc. Moreover, travel insurance is useful during health-related emergencies. You can always think about getting family travel insurance if you decide to travel with your child.

Before selecting an international travel insurance, you must know that these plans are designed based on geographies along with certain other factors that decide the travel insurance premium, such as whether you are going on a single trip, or planning to go on multiple trips, or if you are travelling with your family, and so on.

Care Health Insurance provides international travel insurance plans that suit your travel needs. We offer customised coverage for travellers planning to go to international destinations and safeguards them from medical as well as non-medical expenses during their travels.

 Disclaimer: Plan features, benefits, coverage, and underwriting of claims are subject to policy terms and conditions. Please refer to the brochure, sales prospectus, and policy documents carefully.