ADVICE NEEDED - taking a 5 month old abroad 🌴🏝️

Definitely go for it! It may be a little stressful but it would definitely be worth it in the long run! Xx

We took our son when he was 5 months! Was amazing! He slept the whole flight and was so easy to nap in the days. We still enjoyed it like we would have before kids. No entertainment needed.

My sister travelled a few times now with her kid. She says it gets easier and you'll learn what you need most (anything small is always easy to buy once you're there) 😁

She swears by a good foldable pram, and a good mattress for the cot.

If you are flying, use a bottle or lollipop for take off and landing. Pack interactive toys that are multifunctional. Ensure you pack loads of snacks! Food is a distraction according to her

Go for it I’ve been travelling with my baby since she was 4months my best advice is to put cotton wool in their ears on the plane and give them milk on take off and landing ❤️

It’s the best time to travel as they’re still so so flexible. You don’t really need to take that much. Rent over there if you can, or if there’s an apartment you’ll be going to regularly just see it as an investment in future holidays x

I took my daughter when she was almost 5 months and it was so lovely

To avoid stress we took a travel cot which was worth it as you drop it off at baggage so not too far to carry it

Agree with the others to feed or use a dummy for take off/landing

I also bought a bag to put our pram in which came in handy as we could pop our nappies and any blankets in it too! They don’t check the pram bags so it’s handy for a couple extra bits xx

I am thinking about it too, and would have thought this age is easier than waiting to travel when they are toddler age 😊

Definitely go for it! We took our son away when he was 5 months old and I’d say the toughest part was the actual travel- he did sleep for some of the plane but it was just keeping him occupied the other times really that was “stressful”. Once you’re away it’ll be worth it, we enjoyed our holiday just as much as a three as we did when it was just me and my partner 🥰little man was living his best life in the pool and had naps as normal, I think the sun probably helped us out if anything

I honestly found it easier with a baby than I did a toddler. Most airlines let you take two additional baby items. Invest in a good pram that will save a lot of stress and don't forget to ask if you need help. Every airline and airport we have used was supportive

I recently did a cruise with a nearly 21 month old. Id say do it! If you organise well before going its no more difficult than being at home

We have just taken our 5 month old on a plane to Scotland and honestly it wasn't that bad!

We didn't take his pushchair as I just baby wore.

But I did have to remove carrier at security so be mindful of that if you choose that option.

If formula fed you can take as much formula/ water as you need the 100ml limit thing doesnt apply x

I found it easier travelling with baby at 5 months than toddler age! Enjoy x

Definitely go! Easiest holiday you’ll have before they start weaning, walking and talking 😂

Don’t overthink it

We travelled with my 5 month old to UK from Australia. We've done quite a lot of travel and honestly, 4-5 months is the best time to travel with them I think! They are still so portable but robust:)

My advice is bring a dummy clip (if they take a dummy) and use dummy at take off and landing, sanitiser and use regularly (planes are worse for picking up bugs), a few new novelty toys you can whip out for entertainment, and a muslin you can drape over them to help sleep as plane lighting is so bright!

We did a holiday for 10 days at 5 months nearly 6 and was amazing partner says it was his best memory

We went to Florida with our baby when she was 10 weeks old. It was crazy but the trip had been booked since before I was pregnant, I didn’t want my older two to miss out, my mum was coming anyway so we had extra hands and it was actually the easiest thing because she just basically slept the whole time!

Babies don't have to be difficult to travel with. We went to Portugal when our son was 3.5 months old (big family holiday booked before I was pregnant). We stayed in a villa so it was handy having a kitchen to easily sterilise items and store milk. A cot was provided which was useful too.
He was fine on the plane in both directions, he slept the entire time pretty much.
We took a travel pram but could have checked our main pram in (I was worried about damage though).
The ONLY thing I'd do differently is take our own car seat. The one in the mini bus was totally inappropriate and I've never felt more stressed. Things were ok but we have always taken our own seat ever since.

I don't see the point in it personally. My son will be going next year as I want him to soak it in, but I think before 1 is more for the parents so if you need that holiday go for it. My son also hated the sun! So I'm hoping it changes now.

I'll actually have a toddler and 7m by the time we go but he has to come he has no choice 🤣 x

Definitely go for it! We took our son when he was 5.5 months old and it’s some of our best memories. We actually found it easier at 5.5 months than going when he was 18 months as when he was younger he slept the whole plane journey, napped loads more in the day than usual due to the warmth, and we hadn’t started weaning yet so didn’t need to think about food. At 18 months it was still really good fun and we made amazing memories but it definitely wasn’t as relaxing because we were constantly chasing after him 😅.

After our first holiday I started a small business hiring out baby & toddler travel equipment to make it less stressful and more cost effective to travel. It’s called thursdays-child.co.uk and you can hire premium quality travel strollers, cots, carriers, Snoozeshades, travel sterilisers and loads more.
Happy to help if you have any travel related questions too ☺️. Honestly you’ll not regret travelling with little ones! Hope you have a wonderful time ☀️

We are on holiday now with our 6 month old! We took an 11 hour flight and I tell you, it was easy! On the same row of seats, we had a couple with a 1 year old and another couple with a 2 year old and a 5 month old. The one year old couple was a little harder as he was crawling and a bit more unsettled. The couple with the 2 year old and 5 months was the most challenging as they had their hands full on majority of the time. We all survived and I must say we were the easiest. The sound of the plane lulled the little one to sleep. Just make sure to get the bassinet and seat with extra room leg so it’s easy for you to stand, walk and attend to baby. Keep everything you would need reachable in a separate bag. Milk, nappies, 2 change of clothes, a few different toys and a blanket. I also have an ear defender for baby in case they are other crying babies to prevent waking my baby. I use a baby carrier and was a lot easier. At the resort, we were able to borrow their stroller.

Therefore, I’d say go for it! It’s the best time as they are still settling nicely and quickly and cost a fraction! Good luck mama!