Traveling with baby: airplane, passport formalities and advice

Take baby travel is a pleasure that many parents refuse for fear of complications. Yet with a little planning and patience, the family can enjoy the holiday, with confidence.

At what age a baby can it travel?
From the age of two weeks, a baby can start his life traveler. However, it can not undertake all journeys. Keep in mind that it needs sleep, calmness and a regular rhythm of life. Choose its destination, so his mode of transport and accommodation on site is essential. Prepare your luggage carefully will avoid unnecessary stress and difficulties there.

A passport for babies?
In addition to recommendations for health policy, it is essential to think of the child's identity papers. For travel to Europe, an identity card and a family book enough. For countries require a passport, the child must have his day with its own biometric fingerprint! Remember to contact your city, the average time in France for obtaining it is 4 weeks (up to 8 weeks in some department to approach the school holidays.) To find out if you and your child need to visa support, please contact directly to the Embassy of the country concerned, in France.

Health insurance "in case"
Health insurance side, if you go in Europe, have the European Health Insurance Card. Each member of the family, including baby should have one. This is valid for one year and entitles the management of medical care in Europe. For other countries, check that you have an insurance policy or foreign assistance. Most often, when you pay your trip with a credit card, you repatriation insurance is assigned. If this is not the case, sign up for one.

Vaccine update and a visit to the doctor
Take an infant traveling is not decided at the last moment. The pediatrician visit, vaccinations, requests for documents require the organization. You should take his vacation several weeks in advance to succeed from carefree.
The Pasteur Institute has a health vaccination walk-open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday from 10.00 to 16.30 and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30.

Councils Maryvonne Goudal, doctor.
At what age infants (0-2 years) can he travel?
Maryvonne Goudal: "It is difficult to give a precise age Depends on the journey that is undertaken and child From 15 days, it can achieve a Paris-Nice smoothly By cons, undertake a long journey with a child... under the age of two and a half months is not at all prudent. "

What is the most suitable means of transport for infants?

"It's not so much the mode of transport that is important but rather the care he made ​​during the trip. By plane, for example, it is imperative to drink during takeoff and landing, so that his ears from clogging. in all cases, it is necessary to provide water, enough to feed him, and currency. "

Which destinations are not recommended?

"Those affected by malaria, first. Tropical countries and high altitudes as well. On this last point, we can say that a child should not exceed 1000 meters up to twelve months. Two years, up to 2000 meters but it is important to be able to immediately turn around in case of trouble. keep in mind that each child reacts differently. sure to consult a pediatrician before departure would that for an update on vaccinations and medications that the child must prevail. "

What kinds of problems do you encounter on holiday with an infant?

"Problems of malaria, skin problems, diarrhea, dehydration ... The rage also, if allowed to play with the animals."

What are the essential to take to the pharmacy things?

"The need for pharmacy course depending on the chosen country, but there may be a basic kit containing drugs against fever and diarrhea, sunblock, mosquito anti, anti malaria, skin disinfectant , thermometer, unbreakable bottles, nipples parts, disinfectant tablets for water and regular medications the child, if under treatment. to this basic list, the specific remedies are in addition to the destination . "

What are the golden rules to follow when a baby takes a trip?

"It is imperative to respect the rhythm of the child. Needless, to himself, to get used to his new environment. Avoid travel to the other side of the world if you only have 8 days of vacation. Onsite, do not do to keep someone else, choose breastfeeding, watch for animals, and allow repatriation assistance and possibly further. Finally, do not forget to return to go again consult a pediatrician.