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Top tips for your first holidays with baby: What you need to know before you travel. Going away is exciting but when you’ve got little ones to account for, getting ready for a trip can feel more like work than vacation. Travelling with baby can be intimidating, but it’s not impossible. The joys of discovering new places, the comfort of a hotel (where you don’t have to clean or cook) and walks on the beach can put your mind at rest and recharge your batteries. That said, whether you’re getting to your destination by plane, train or automobile, you’ll still want to prepare to ensure your journey goes as smoothly as possible. Find out how our Ergobaby summer essentials can help you have a relaxing holiday. What sort of accommodation to book on holiday with your baby? The best way to travel with your baby will depend on time, location and budget, so take some time to work out what suits you and your family best. Package holidays offer you the comfort of not having to worry about drinks and meal preparation when you book half-board or all-inclusive. Many family-friendly hotels also have a kids’ menu, so your children may discover new flavours whilst abroad.  Most hotel restaurants will provide child friendly cutlery, high chairs and microwaves in the dining room for travellers with babies to use too. The most important baby equipment that parents should expect from the hotel staying with a little child is a baby cot. Usually, hotels indicate in their offer whether they can provide a crib to the room or not. This service is in most cases free of charge but it’s worth making sure. After booking your hotel room you might want to contact the hotel to inform them that you will be coming with a little one. Top Tips: To make your stay comfortable and peaceful for baby, you can ask for a room away from noisy areas such as the lifts, hotel bars or busy streets. Don’t forget to use the Do Not Disturb sign when your baby is asleep, especially during the day. If you don’t want staff to come to your room at all you can request this at the front desk. Alternatively, child-friendly holidays in the UK have never been more popular – after all, there is so much flexibility in a self-catering cottage. Parents can prepare family meals in fully equipped kitchens and make the holiday home their own for the duration of their stay. Catered accommodation usually means sharing a pool, living area and entrance. However, with self-catering you can enjoy privacy and serenity with only your loved ones around you. Ultimately, your main goal is to make magical memories,

Yaaay, your first family holiday with your baby! Travelling with a baby is a whole new experience, and it can be pretty daunting, but we are here to help! With the right preparation you can limit the turbulence of your first flight with baby. We have summarised the most commonly asked questions and answers to give you all the information you need for flying with a baby. When can I fly with my baby for the first time? It's probably sooner than you think.  According to Baby Center, most airlines will insist that your