by Jen Stoddart

Your first vacation with your baby can be exciting and it also takes some advanced planning to ensure its success.

Our list of 10 things to consider will help you plan a successful vacation for you, your partner and your baby.

1. Anticipate where you will get food and water for your baby. It may not be an issue if you are traveling to a popular tourist destination, but it may be if you are going to a more remote area.

2. Be self-sufficient when it comes to medications. Bring the medications that your baby may need for fevers, upset stomach, rashes, ear infections and diarrhea.

3. Accommodations. Think about reserving a room with a balcony that you can comfortably sit on viewing the ocean, or overlooking a mountain range. You can count on spending more time in your room as your baby will need their regular nap times. If your room has a balcony you and your spouse can still enjoy your time together – sitting on the balcony – while your baby gets their needed sleep. Read the rest of this entry