Once you’ve got the basics, you’re
on your way!
A travel tote bag is an essential item
for any family on the go. Buy an insulated lunch bag
and a set of plastic containers with lids that will
fit nicely into the bag. The best type of lunch bag
to purchase is a sturdy canvas tote that comes with
a reusable ice pack-the type you can place in the freezer
overnight. Also consider the size of the tote so that
it will fit easily into your diaper bag.
Planning to get away for a day
or going on an airplane, train, car or bus and need
to pack up your baby’s meals? Just before
you are ready to leave on your trip, select the food
cubes for your baby’s meal(s) and place them in
the plastic containers of your travel tote. If you pack
more than one meal or snack, label the lids of the containers
with “Lunch”, “Snack”, “Dinner”
with a permanent marker, sticker or a piece of paper
and scotch tape. Pack them all into the travel tote
with the freezer pack to keep them cold. Additionally,
you may want to pack a bottle of water, since baby’s
tummies are especially sensitive to components of unfamiliar
tap water. The frozen food cubes will slowly defrost
inside the tote, and will stay cold for 8-12 hours,
plenty of time to reach your destination. Most convenient
stores and/or truck stops have a microwave and airlines
will usually give you a bag of very hot water to warm
baby food with (just be careful with this bag the water
is usually VERY hot).
Tips for going to a restaurant:
- Make reservations so you do not have to wait to
be seated.
- Plan the time to have dinner or lunch according
to your baby’s feeding schedule.
- Call ahead to find out if the restaurant has a
high chair.
- Make sure the table you sit at has adequate room
for everyone, including your baby.
- Remove everything within reach of your baby-unless
you want to see it on the floor!
