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On the Road With an Infant

How Can You Keep Babies Happy and Safe on Long Car Trips?

By Melinda Copp

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Packing for the Road
Aside from plenty of diapers, toys and snacks, you should pack a first aid kit customized for baby needs when traveling with your little one. Your kit will vary according to how many children you have and their ages, but you should include basic instruments and supplies, such as tweezers, scissors, a digital thermometer, 5 millimeter medicine dropper, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer, bandages, gauze and tape.

You should also include medicine for fever and pain, such as acetaminophen drops; allergy, cough and cold medications, such as saline nose drops and Benadryl liquid for children over 6 months; medications for constipation, diarrhea and stomachache, such as electrolyte salts and glycerin infant suppositories; and basic first aid creams and ointments, such as diaper rash ointment, antibacterial ointment, antifungal ointment, hydrocortisone cream, aloe vera gel for sunburns, sunscreen and insect repellant, Dr. Ryder says.

Dr. Ryder also suggests packing your pediatrician's phone number, the U.S. Poison Control phone number (1-800-222-1222), medical insurance cards and Baby's medical records (names of any medications he's taking, allergies, details of chronic illnesses, etc.).

On the Road
If you have any concerns about traveling with your baby, you should talk to your pediatrician. And you should avoid traveling before your baby is 3 months old and after immunizations. But once you're packed and ready, all you have to do is hit the road. When you use these tips for traveling safe and sound, you and your precious passenger will have an enjoyable time.
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