Traveling Bug but kids have you putting on the brakes? Travel BaBees can help

If you are a mama with the bug to travel, you might have felt suddenly 'restricted' when you took your first trip with your child. My first trip with my 3 month old was on a 6 hour flight across country, and I was a bundle of nerves not only because I had her with me, but because of all the extra luggage and crippling cargo I had to take.

Yes, it's harder to travel with your kids than it is to fly solo. Going through security alone is a breath of fresh air compared to lugging children through those scanners. Unfortunately, once you have kids, if you still want to see the world you are going to have to bring them along.

Here are a few tips for making travel with your children ever so slightly easier on you:

• Get rest the night before - Traveling is draining, not only on you but on your children as well.  Be sure everyone gets adequate sleep the night before. Everything seems more stressful when you are exhausted.
• Pack snacks. Although many airlines will not let you bring a bottle of water, soda, or juice onto an airplane any longer, there are approved snacks you can still bring. Alternately you can purchase juice or milk once you have gone through security, but don't be surprised if you are restricted from bringing that on as well. It is up to the airline whether or not you are able to bring any outside items on board with you. 
• Give your children a flying gift - If you want to occupy your kids on the plane, get them a gift that you give them right when you take off. A colouring book, video game, or new barbie doll will give you some much needed peace and quiet while flying. 
• Rent your travel accessories - If you need a crib at your destination, don't bring along the playpen. Need a stroller? Leave yours at home and rent a brand new, spiffy stroller that will get your baby around in style. Travel BaBees is set up so your baby can be pampered wherever you travel. 

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