Planning baby-friendly getaways

Plan the perfect baby-friendly getaway with our tips and recommendations. Discover infant-friendly destinations, accommodations, and essential packing tips.

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By Nanit Team

Infant-friendly destinations

La vida loca in Cabo may be on pause for now, but you can still plan a fun-filled getaway.

Whether you’re considering a vacation with a newborn or a 6 month old, there are plenty of places to go with your baby. From local parks to beach trips perfect for infants, you'll find many baby-friendly destinations to explore and enjoy. Here are some baby-centered travel tips to keep in mind when choosing a destination:

Travel time. It’s natural to feel anxious at the thought of traveling with your baby for the first time. But infants often sleep through much of the travel experience. Trust your comfort level. You can keep it local by choosing a destination within driving distance, or you can opt for a cross-country family adventure via plane.
Healthcare facilities. Look for destinations that are near several hospitals and urgent care centers, peace of mind shoulda sniffle or unexpected illness arise.
Climate. Babies are more sensitive to extreme temperatures, so consider a vacation with a consistently comfortable climate. A moderate temperature also makes for easier packing.

Infant and parent-approved accommodations

For your first few trips with your baby, it can feel more relaxing to book a rental from a trusted platform like Airbnb. Home rentals offer more space, allowing you to relax while your little ones sleep (and not have to go to bed the minute your baby does). Plus, with ResortPass, you can enjoy all the perks of resort living without the close quarters.Simply use ResortPass to secure a day pass at a nearby family-friendly resort or hotel and enjoy its pool, spa, gym, and more. Once you’ve reserved, you’re just a short drive away from indulging in poolside snacks, treating yourself to a well-deserved spa treatment, and having fun with the family.

Accommodation features for infants

Not every rental or hotel will be stocked with the necessary accommodations for an infant or toddler-friendly vacation. So before you go, double check that wherever you’re staying has the following must-haves::

A crib, bassinet, or Pack ‘N Play
Flexible check-in and check-out times
A separate living room and bedroom
A kitchenette (helpful for warming and storing milk)
Proximity to places like grocery stores, physicians, and pharmacies

Packing tips for traveling with babies

What to pack when traveling with a baby? As you prepare for your first family vacation with an infant, plan for not one, but two essential bags. The first is your overnight suitcase, packed with baby essentials such as:

Diapers and necessary toiletries
Baby clothes
Bottles and a bottle brush

A reliable baby monitor. Nanit’s Traveling Camera Bundle provides everything you need to ensure your little one sleeps safely, including: he Nanit Pro Camera and Breathing Band to track your child’s breathing motion while they sleep, delivering real-time updates to your phone. The included travel case makes packing and protecting the camera and Flex Stand easy. And Nanit’s camera uses secure encryption and requires a WiFi connection with a password, protecting your baby’s sleep analytics and data.

The second bag is the diaper bag. Along with the usual suspects, pack these helpful travel essentials:

Resealable bags for soiled diapers or clothes
Extra pacifiers (if your baby uses them)
Infant Tylenol or ibuprofen (if appropriate)
Travel-sized soft toys

Sleep in vacation bliss with Nanit at your side

With a little preparation, there are plenty of places to go with a newborn that allow you to relax and enjoy your time away. And with the right baby essentials on your packing list, you’ll be able to feel confident about your upcoming vacation.

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Key takeaways

Choose baby-friendly destinations. Consider travel time, proximity to healthcare facilities, and climate when selecting a family vacation spot.
Select infant-friendly accommodations. Opt for rentals or hotels that cater to infants and include amenities like cribs, flexible check-in/check-out times, separate living spaces, and kitchenettes for meal prep and storage.
Pack essential baby gear. Prepare two essential bags—a diaper bag and a suitcase with diapers, clothes, bottles, and a reliable baby monitor like Nanit’s Traveling Camera Bundle.

Sources:

What to Expect. What to Pack When Traveling With Baby. https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/what-to-pack-when-traveling-with-baby/

Resort Pass. Take a daycation. https://www.resortpass.com/

Pregnancy Birth and Baby. Babies in Hot Weather. https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/babies-hot-in-weather

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CONTRIBUTORS

Natalie Barnett, PhD serves as VP of Clinical Research at Nanit. Natalie initiated sleep research collaborations at Nanit and in her current role, Natalie oversees collaborations with researchers at hospitals and universities around the world who use the Nanit camera to better understand pediatric sleep and leads the internal sleep and development research programs at Nanit. Natalie holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of New England in Australia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Sleep Science from the University of Western Australia. Natalie was an Assistant Professor in the Neurogenetics Unit at NYU School of Medicine prior to joining Nanit. Natalie is also the voice of Nanit's science-backed, personalized sleep tips delivered to users throughout their baby's first few years.

Kristy Ojala is Nanit’s Digital Content Director. She spends way too much time looking at maps and weather forecasts and pictures of Devon Rex cats and no-cook dinners. A former sleep champion, she strives to share trustworthy somnabulism tips with other parents—praying for that one fine day when no tiny humans wake her up while it’s still dark out. Her kids highly recommend 3 books, approximately 600 stuffies, Chopin’s “Nocturnes,” and the Nanit Sound + Light for bedtime success.

Mackenzie Sangster is on the Brand and Community team at Nanit. She supports content development and editing for Nanit’s Parent Confidently blog as well as other marketing initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, cooking, being active, and using the Pro + Flex Duo to keep an eye on her fur-baby, Poppy!

Holly Hays is a contributor and writer for Nanit, channeling her years as a mama and former magazine editor to create fun, useful content for fellow busy, trying-to-do-their-best parents and caregivers. Holly has written for a wide range of brands and media outlets (Ergobaby, HGTV, Manhattan Toy Company, OXO), loves to cook and read mystery novels, and leans heavily on her two daughters to keep her up to date on all the latest slang.