Travel with 6mo

Question

FTM here! Im planning to bring my 6mo bb travelling soon. Im nervous as:1) I will be taking a short flight to Malaysia (scared she cry, what can I do to make it easier for my bb, any tips?). 2) Bb will be starting solids (early month) and Im not sure what to feed her when we’re overseas (mid month) as I am planning to make my own food when I start solid with her.. Im afraid that if she’s so used to eating “home food” when I feed her “ready made food” like Gerber she won’t want to eat it? Thanks in advanced! 😀

Carla Perlas · Answer

FTM nerves are totally normal! 😊1 - A lot of babies actually do better on flights than we expect 😅 For takeoff and landing, feeding (breast, bottle, or pacifier) can help with the ear pressure changes. Bringing a familiar toy, blanket, and an extra outfit for both baby and yourself is always a good idea too. And if she cries, dont stress too much - most people are more understanding than we think!2 - At 6 mos, milk is still babys main source of nutrition, so dont worry if solids arent perfect during the trip 😊 Many babies are happy to switch between homemade and ready-made purees. You could even try a few ready-made pouches or jars before travelling so its not completely new overseas. A short trip is unlikely to undo all your hard work with homemade food!Enjoy the trip, mama! Travelling with a baby can feel daunting the first time, but its often much smoother than we imagine ✈️👶🏻