What to take on a walk with baby?
Going for a walk with your child during his first few weeks can quickly turn into a headache! We would almost want to follow the house to make sure we don't forget anything… In fact, we will have to choose correctly everything we are going to take with us. So let's see together all that it is good to think about before going out for a walk with his little one.
Sling or stroller?
Before you look for à what to take, start with this question:
- Are we going for a short ride or a long ride?
This question will be enough to decide whether to choose a stroller or a carrier.
Concisely, if you plan to walk for a fairly long time (let alone hike!), it's probably wiser to bring the stroller. It will keep you comfortable, safe, and protected.
On the other hand, if it is about a small walk of supplement, you can perfectly go out with bé installed in your carrier.
For the exits of several hours, it is prérable that you choose the baby carriage. On the one hand, you won't have to carry the child, on the other hand, the stroller will allow you to store the changing bag and your accessories. From a practical point of view, the stroller is more suitable for long walks.
The diaper bag
Indispensable when going out, we recommend keeping your diaper bag always ready in advance.
It contains all the essentials for changing bébé
- Mattresses.
- Diapers.
- Worn diapers.
- Wipes and care and toiletries.
- Bottle of water. A change of clothes (clothes adapted to the season).
From their birth and during their first months, this bag à langer follows the children as their own shadow. And for good reason!
It’s not uncommon to have to change a diaper in a hurry. So young parents should always keep this bag ready and their côt for every outing.
GOING OUT FOR A LONG TIME? PLAN YOUR MEALS
Babies eat 6-7 times a day for their first few weeks. If you have planned a family outing that will last a long time, you will need to take something to feed your child.
Know that he or she takes a bottle about every 3 to 4 hours. Depending on your walk, take the right number of bottles. You just have to put in each one the dose of powdered milk that you will only have to hydrate before giving the bottle.
So see an extra bottle of water to prepare for his meal
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Are you going on an all-day ride?
In this case, in addition to having something to change, carry and feed him, you will have to think about what to take to make your little one sleep.
This means that you will need something to change him (sleeping bag, swaddle bag or pajamas) as well as something to make him sleep. The famous umbrella bed will be part of the trip. It will guarantee that your child will sleep in complete safety.
Some accessories not to forget for a quiet walk
A full day outing with your child inevitably means that your child is likely to end up tired. And tired babies are often grumpy.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to think about his personal accessories:
- His comforter.
- His tine (if he uses one).
You can also take a set of eyes for times when your child will be well looked after. He or she might appreciate you sharing a play time.
A walk with your child is above all happiness!
It is normal to occasionally forget something à the house. No one is perfect!
To prevent this from happening again, simply prepare each outing with method. A small list can help you do this. Write down everything you need to know so you don't forget anything. You will see, you won't need it after the third walk. Everything will seem much more natural.
And don't forget to enjoy these moments of complicity with your little one. The outings are good for him. He will discover the world beyond the house.
Happy walking, everyone.