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Traveling with a baby is stressful whatever the circumstances. Especially during a pandemic, the situation is at least twice as stressful. In addition to the preparations for the trip itself, the various conditions related to the corona make even more difficult the stress of being on the road with a small child.

To help you, we gathered some helpful tips that can help you live a better travel experience with your baby.

Examine COVID test requirements carefully

The moment of Covid tests is very stressful even if you travel alone. The availability requirements vary from country to country and you must carefully consider all the information before traveling. In some cases, the test is available 48 hours from the first starting place, in other 72 hours. Everything you need to avoid confusion and subsequent problems is to check the official information several times.

Check the requirements of your destination

Since Corona's requirements change so often from day to day and even several times a day, make sure you have consulted several times the government's websites of your final destination before making your luggage. Although there are generally available information about social networks, official sources of information are the ultimate source in this regard. Normally, it is recommended to consult the website of the Embassy of your home country at your destination, as well as government websites, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Drugs and lots of disinfectant reserves

Life with children can be unpredictable and there are always bugs and viruses that circulate, in addition to our current enemy, the terrible Covid. Make an appointment with the pediatrician of your children before your trip allows you to check if additional injections may be necessary depending on your destination, as well as to have an appropriate list of drugs and assays in case one of Your little ones would fall sick during the trip. You must also make sure you have enough mask reserves, preferably those accepted at your destination.

A travel insurance that covers the COVID19

Before the pandemic, many of us easily take the risk of traveling without adequate travel insurance. Nowadays, this is not recommended because there is a chance that you get sick, that you need medical help and without adequate insurance, you will have to pay a lot of money to get back on foot. Regardless of your state of health and the number of vaccines you have received, it is important to be insured. Insurance can be a bit expensive sometimes, and add to the additional costs of PCR tests and masks, but it's still a very practical investment you will be grateful later, in case something unexpected would produce.

Practical apps

There are many useful applications you need to use during the travel process. These applications are able to keep you informed of various information while allowing you to save time and avoid stress. Here are some of our recommendations:

IATA (International Air Transport Association) Includes a map offering updated information on updated coronavirus restrictions around the world, as well as updated requirements and restrictions, forms to meet, quarantine measures and many others.

Contact tracking applications:These applications are available in many countries and may be needed to access open public spaces. Before heading to a destination, it is recommended to know which tracing application is used.

Check & Fly, Airsiders Compass:These applications are useful because provide detailed information on the health and safety measures in force at airports, as well as on available rules that may apply to parents traveling with children. So, you can reach your destination easily and hassle free.

Check the vaccine situation at destination

The acceptance of different types of vaccines may vary from country to country. Therefore, before traveling, check if vaccines meet the requirements of the country of destination.

Have you traveled recently with your baby during the pandemic? What is your experience? Do you have any special advice you want to share with us? We look forward to hearing your opinion.