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5 Tips to Make Travelling with Your Baby or Toddler Easier
Planning on heading off on a family getaway? Here are some smart tips to take the hassle out of road-tripping or flying with your little one.
Travelling with a baby or toddler in tow means plenty of planning and prepping to ensure your journey goes as smoothly as possible. Whether you’re jetting off to see grandparents or heading on a road trip to your favourite weekend getaway, these tips will help you and your child reach your destination with minimum fuss.
- Expect the unexpected
This is rule number one! You’ll need to be flexible with your regular routine and feeding schedule and be prepared to bend your own rules a little. It is important to adapt to your child’s needs as they find themselves strapped into a car seat or sitting on your lap on the plane for longer than usual surrounded by new and exciting happenings.
- Double up
Don’t just pack an extra travelling outfit for your little one – pack a spare change of clothes for yourself too. Remember, accidents are even more likely to happen when you’re on the move. And you can never have too many wipes, of course!
- Keep your cool
Pack a separate cooler bag of drinks and snacks for your child so that everything is easily accessible, and you can keep it handy. Keeping your toddler hydrated is key – so make sure you pack plenty of their favourite Squish 100% Fruit Pressed Juice flavours – 100% Apple, Apple + Grape with Rooibos Extract, 100% Pear + Prune or 100% Summer Berries. Remember, all Squish juices are free from preservatives, colourants and flavourants, and are filled with quality ingredients. Freeze a couple of juice boxes before your journey – that way they can do double duty and keep your cooler bag chilled too.
- Offer variety
All the stimulation might mean that your child is a little more fussy than usual about their food, so have a few options available. Squish 100 % Fruit and Veggie Purees come in convenient pouches with a resealable screw lid so you can use as much or as little as you need, then simply screw the lid closed and pop it back into your cooler. There are so many flavours to choose from – from Sweet Potato, Apple + Cinnamon and Butternut + Carrot to Apple + Guava and Banana + Strawberry, and a whole lot more. Some of the purees also include yoghurt in the mix so your child will also be getting some dairy. Add a couple of small, lidded containers filled with ready-cooked pasta so that you can simply top with Squish puree to create a filling meal. And because Squish 100% Fruit and Veggie Purees are free of added nasties – we’re talking no preservatives, flavourants and starch, plus no added cane sugar – you can rest assured that your child is getting their fill of quality ingredients.
- Don’t forget the treats
Emergency snacks are a travel essential! Did you know the Squish website has a whole range of delicious recipes using Squish products, including loads of yummy snacks? Make a batch of Potato Pops for the road or some Mini Banana Muffins or Fruit Crunchies. We know your little ones will enjoy these tried and tested favourites!