I’ve been asked this question countless times by friends and family who know I’ve been brave (read: crazy) enough to travel with my young babies multiple times. 3 months? 6 months? 12 months? When is the best time to travel with a baby? Or REALLY, Is there any best time to travel with baby? Is it CRAZY to even bother traveling with a baby? Am I going to feel like I am ‘just parenting’ in a tropical destination?! Will it be any fun?? Show
We’ve traveled with our young ones at a variety of ages and I’m here to report back on the best age for baby to travel. I’ve summarized the pros and cons of each age group based on our experience of traveling with young kids. Of course, each baby is different, some babies ‘just sleep’ for the first three months and some (like mine) ‘just screams’ for the first three months. You never know when teething, developmental leaps or other (disastrous) baby phases are going to strike. So what age is best to travel with a baby? I do have a favorite age, so make sure to read through to the end to find out! What is the best age for a baby to travel?0-3 MonthsI have to say that we haven’t traveled much at the infant stage. The first three months with both my kids were a foggy blur that I mostly want to forget! The earliest we have traveled with our youngest son was 2.5 months and I was basically counting that as 3 months by then. For those with limited maternity leaves, this may be the best age to travel with baby simply because it may be the only time you have off! If you’re wondering when is the best time to travel with a newborn, I would recommend pushing it to as close to 10-12 weeks as possible! Pros: 0-3 months
Cons: 0-3 months
The best age to vacation with baby?3-6 MonthsChilling in the hammock at 4 months oldWe have traveled the most at this age with our littles. We have been to Costa Rica, Bahamas, and Mexico. Our friends over at Sailing Chance have even been to Italy with a baby this age – and the people of Italy were SO accomodating! There are lots of different trips you can take at this age, all with their own set of pros and cons. Pros: 3-6 months
Cons: 3-6 months.
When is a good time to travel with a baby?6-9 Months:Ok so, in my opinion, this is the worst age to travel with a baby so I have to admit I struggled to come up with ANY pros for this age. Despite this, I have actually traveled with a baby at this age quite a bit. Maybe I’m still scarred from those trips! We stayed at the Empress Hotel in Victoria BC and we went on a Disney Cruise when my youngest was between 6-9 months. We still had fun, but it was a hard age for both of our kids. Pros: 6-9 months
Cons: 6-9 months
The best age to take baby on holiday?9-12 monthsEven though I can walk, I am definitely not going to!9-12 months has been very hit or miss for us. Babies can be so different at this age! Some are walking and some are just starting to crawl. Those developmental leaps (complete with cranky periods) are so unpredictable. Pros: 9-12 months
Cons: 9-12 months
The worst age to travel with toddler?12-18 monthsPros: 12-18 months
Cons: 12-18 months
SOOOOOO…What is the best age for a baby to travel?I think the best age to take a baby on holiday is definitely 3-6 months. We have now done 3 trips at this age with our two kids and each one has been a success. Ah, the blissful long stroller walks! Casually enjoying lunch while baby naps in the stroller or carrier. Not needing to think about food and not needing to worry about illness it’s a perfect age to travel with a baby. After 3-6 months it’s all downhill until age 3.5 when you can start to actually reason with your kids. What do you think? What is a good age to travel with baby? Drop me a line in the comments below to let me know your favorite age to travel with baby! Pin for later!What is a good age to travel with a baby?The best times, most agree, are between three and nine months, when kids aren't yet mobile, and any time after age two or three. The idea here is to bypass the toddler phase, and, more importantly, to avoid flying with young infants.
How long can a baby go on a road trip?How soon can a new-born travel long distances by car? For a new-born baby, it is advised to limit car journeys to 30 minutes at a time. Take these steps to help your baby stay comfortable during the journey. A new-born car seat insert will cocoon your baby to keep them safe and comfy.
Can a 6 month old go on a road trip?Road Trip with 6-Month Old Baby: Conclusion
At the end of the day, even if you have to make extra stops or change a blow out diaper on the front seat of your car, a road trip with 6 month old baby is doable! It will be different than a trip by yourself, but can still be a fun experience for you and your baby.
What is the hardest age to travel with a child?Experienced traveling families already know this, but in most cases the hardest time to travel with a child is from when they become squirmy and mobile by about 9 months old until they hit the age of reason bargaining/cartooning/snacking at about 18 months.
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