Golden tips for the first holiday with your baby

Gouden tips voor de eerste vakantie met je baby

So, the holiday is booked. The countdown can start! Where you used to be able to pack your bags the night before, with a little one there is just a little more preparation beforehand. In this guide we provide you with a number of useful tips for a successful holiday with your newborn. Whether you opt for a car holiday in your own country or a flying holiday to a sunny destination, we will help you on your way. Because good preparation is half the battle.

Apply for a passport or identity card for your baby in time
If you want to travel across the border with your baby, he needs his own travel document. This must include a passport photo with your baby looking straight into the camera. That can sometimes be a challenge, but fortunately the passport photo rules for babies are a lot more flexible than for adults. Also make sure that you apply for the travel document on time. The duration of the application differs per municipality, but take into account a processing time of approximately one week.

Car or plane?
One of the advantages of a car holiday is that you can take more stuff with you than when you travel by plane. The carry cot, the bouncer, the changing pad, the playpen mat... it's all possible! Important to keep in mind: never travel for more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time. Take short breaks for a breath of fresh air and some exercise.

Have you booked a flight holiday? Your child can sit on your lap until the age of two years. You can use a carrycot for long flights. The following applies to both a car and air holiday: bring enough food, drinks and entertainment with you. Think of different snacks, toys, but also an extra clothing set is not a superfluous luxury. Not everything in the house yet? Take a look at our website for practical travel items that you can also rent for a short break .

Book a nice, centrally located accommodation
A nice stay for your family can make a huge difference in your holiday fun. Choose an accommodation that is baby-proof and where, for example, a baby cot is already available. In addition, it is also useful to opt for a centrally located accommodation, so that you have basic facilities in the vicinity, such as a supermarket and some nice restaurants. An apartment is an ideal choice when you go on holiday with your newborn baby for the first time. It gives you the freedom to prepare food yourself and not have to leave the house for every meal. Very handy when your little one is just as nice to nap.

Nutrition
Breastfeeding is ideal when you are on holiday, you always have it with you and it always has the ideal temperature. In addition, you do not have to bring extra items such as bottles, powdered milk and a thermos. Do you bottle feed? Also totally fine! Just make sure you bring enough food for the entire trip, because they don't sell the same brands of formula everywhere.

And last but not least : don't stuff your bag and suitcases full of diapers. It would be a shame to trade in all your precious luggage space for a product that they sell all over the world.

"I rented a beautiful buggy from Tiny Library. The process was clear and smooth. The return process is also very easy. I would definitely recommend Tiny Library to friends because it is a great solution for often temporarily needing baby/ child products. Very happy with it!" -Andrea M.

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“We rent part of our baby layette because it is sustainable, it saves us a large expense in one go and afterwards there is no hassle with resale. Another reason is that we simply ran out of baby stuff! With the insurance included, we can rent carefree and enjoy the beautiful things even more!” - E. Bracke

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