This holiday travel make memories and leave the stress about baby’s sleep at home.

It’s that time of the year, I know. So, in this blog I am sharing some tips for sailing through the holidays (okay not exactly that, some things in this time does make us little stressed!) What I can help you with is how to manage your baby’s sleep while you are travelling. Let me take out 1 thing from your plate to worry about this travel season.

Lets’ dive in!

1.     Bring baby’s favorites along -Every baby has some favorites that they like to keep with them 24 x 7, whatever it is bring it along except the pets of course! Examples could be their favorite Pjs, lovey, sheets, anything that can help in familiarizing the sleep time and space.

2.     Create dark room- I know it’s little tricky to have black out shades when you are travelling and hotel windows are not too helpful too, an easy fix for it is to pack some black trash bags and painters tap and cover those windows! Easy peesy.

3.     Use pack n play- for having baby sleep in it, a bonus tip, use pack n play a week before travel to familiarize the baby. Another superb alternative is to buy or rent a slumber pad, it’s a hit with younger babies and provides a super black and private space for your baby to sleep.

4.   Carry baby carrier- Don’t leave behind your baby carrier, it can be a blessing when you are walking in the plane to calm the baby.

5.   Time your travel time during naps- If possible, start your travel when its time for your baby’s nap so that they can nap during car ride.

6.   Do everything you can but be prepared that baby’s sleep might regress but don’t overthink it knowing that you will be able to go back to the original schedule as soon as you are home.

7.    What if there is a time zone difference? – That’s a possibility, and there are two scenarios if the trip is under a week or more than that. When the tree is under a week you may not have to do anything. If a later bedtime works for you and the trip is short you might just go with the flow.

If the trip is longer than 7 days, shift the routine gradually and don’t plan any big things in the first few days. Make use of daylight to help adjust the baby’s internal clock.  As soon as you are back home, shift to your original routine.

The most important take away is focus on making those memories and don’t be too hard on yourself. Remember any sort of regression can be managed as soon as you are back. Go, have fun!