GOLDEN, Colo., Nov. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Are you off to visit to the Grandparents for the holidays or taking a family trip to celebrate the New Year? With some careful planning and by following these helpful tips from The Boppy Company, maker of the award-winning Boppy® Travel Pillow, holiday travels with baby can be smooth and joyful.
Tips for Traveling with Baby
- Be flexible and have a positive attitude. Be prepared for the unknown and have back-up plans. Pack extra snacks, a book, your cell phone charger and games for the kids. Try to relax if you are faced with an unplanned event and use the opportunity to teach your kids new things. Point out new sounds, smells and the different airplanes.
- Carry-on the essentials. Consider carrying a backpack as your personal item to keep your hands free. Make sure it's filled with essentials for you and your family. Remember multiple diapers, an extra change of clothes and your little one's favorite stuffed animal. If you're traveling with an infant who is nursing, bring the new Boppy® Travel Pillow – a full-sized Boppy® Pillow that folds into a small and sleek travel bag. The travel feeding pillow even snaps right on to a stroller and is not considered an extra carry-on bag.
- Become a tech savvy traveler. Take advantage of technology. Whenever possible, print your boarding passes at home or use check-in kiosks. Sign up for a service like Flight Tracker on your phone to get real time flight status updates. Make sure phones and other electronics are fully charged and pack chargers for use at your destination. Even in today's digital world, it's a good idea to bring a paper copy of your itinerary too.
- Leave early. Plan your journey to the airport accounting for enough time for long security lines, traffic and full parking lots. Give yourself an extra 30 minutes to help alleviate stress from any other delays you may encounter.
- Practice makes perfect. If you're traveling with children, prepare them for the trip by role playing and explaining things like removing shoes, putting all belongings (including blankets or stuffed animals) on the moving security belt and waiting patiently in line.
With some advanced planning, you can enjoy the trip and arrive at your destination with a smile on your face. For more information about the Boppy Travel Pillow, visit www.boppy.com.
About The Boppy Company
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014, The Boppy Company, LLC makes the award-winning Boppy® Feeding and Infant Support Pillow. This iconic product has received the most votes in American Baby magazine's Best of the Year (Baby Best) contest a record 12 times from 2002 to 2014. Created by mom inventor Susan Brown, the Boppy Pillow has become a "must have" in today's nurseries. The Boppy Company is based in Golden, Colorado, and is dedicated to providing comfortable support for moms and babies. For more information, visit www.boppy.com. The Boppy Company is now a part of The Artsana Group, makers of Chicco® branded infant products. Learn more at www.artsana.com and www.chiccousa.com.
Media Contact: Mimi Wogtech, The Boppy Company, 219-6294445, mwogtech@boppy.com
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