Expecting parents are often told that their life will change forever after the baby is born—they may not have time or energy to maintain the same active lifestyle they used to have anymore. Once the baby is here, it seems like the only focus is to comfort and nurture the most precious little human being at home. Not too many new parents would plan a trip with a baby, but does it have to be that way? We don’t think so, we are active adventurers and think you should explore our magical world- especially with little ones. Traveling can be a wonderful way to relax, learn about new things, get out of our ordinary routines, and gain a new perspective. Sure, it can also be unpredictable—for us and for our children. And so we must plan accordingly! We know traveling with a baby needs some preparations—that's why we've tailored our natural diapers and wipes to come along for the ride. Let's expand the adventure and fun!

Baby bag essentials check

Start with the basics, packing natural diapers and wipes, do not forget your baby’s favorite toys, and many outfit options. If you are doing a lot of walking or sitting we always recommend a baby carrier, trust us you will thank us for this. Your arms will need a rest and baby wearing is so easy and fun, plus they make naps just a breeze. As always a stroller is also a must, to easily toll all your baby essentials and have the baby enjoy the view. Bottles for milk and refreshers are a must and don't forget the snacks, these will literally get you and your baby through everything!!

 

Entertainment on the go

Babies can get fuzzy, especially on their first few outings. They are outside of their comfort zone and getting overstimulated can happen. It's very important to bring entertainment for your child. Some babies find car seats and strollers boring. To avoid a stressful situation pack toys that can make noise and entertain your little. Things they can watch move, like rattles are also loads of fun. Don’t forget out of the ordinary things, they love random objects. Pro Tip: kids love the small colorful post-its– and they are so easy to pack! 

Bring a blanket

Comfort is everything for your baby, bring a cozy light blanket that can easily be carried and packed. You can choose how thick of a blanket you need depending on the time of the year and your location. You may need it to stay warm or even block out the sun, which leads us to the next essential, name sure to pack a hat and or beanie, and be sure to pack a baby fan– absolute lifesaver for fun this spring. 

Bring snacks, snacks, and more snacks!

As mentioned above snacks keep your baby entertained, but they also tie your baby over in case there are long lines at a restaurant or delays in your plans crafting delays in lunchtime. They will keep your baby full and running throughout the day. Choose snacks they can easily grab and eat. Dry snacks are the best to carry, but if the climate allows it fresh fruits can be a great healthy option- don’t forget your bibs!

Packing diapers and wipe

Your Parasol diaper membership makes diapering at home convenient, and now we make traveling with your baby just as easy. It requires a tad bit more planning to set yourself up for success. If you are adventuring locally pack your child's daily diaper amount and a few extras to stash in your car. Don’t forget a fresh pack of wipes, our full size ones make it easy to not ever run out and come in handy more than just a diaper mess. You never know what can happen, babies can surprise you! Let's talk about diaper changes on the go… it is a bit surprising the situations you may find yourself in. Diaper changes, where do you make one when there is no bathroom near? Your car; your trunk, your back seat, the stroller and or the ground- like a nice grassy park. Pro tip, It is best to pack the diapers in a separate bag so you can simply grab it and not take the entire stroller and diaper bag into the restroom. 

Traveling a few days or weeks? We’ve got your converted. Your Parasol subscription is easy to manage. Not only can you update your subscription frequency, skip orders, change orders but you can also update your address. That means you can schedule an order to ship one time only  to your vacation address, and skip packing and carrying diapers in your suitcase. This is all easily done with a few simple clicks online.

Keeping your and your little ones hands clean

Staying clean on the go never looked so cute and easy. Looking for water to wash your hands on the go can be difficult. Washing your baby's hands can be a timeous task when it comes to public sinks and fountains. Which is why we created our Natural Travel Size Hand Sanitizer for Kids & Adults. A gentle chemical free hand sanitizer with ergonomic design that can easily be used by your kids. Gentle and hydrating to avoid dry skin. Our travel size hand sanitizer has aloe and plant extract formula that hydrates and softens skin. It's formulated with 62% ethanol which kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria. You're able to reapply all day without drying your hands out.

Here are the three rules to follow when using hand sanitizer with kids:

Here are the three rules to follow when using hand sanitizer with kids:

• Hand sanitizers with ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol as an active ingredient should have at least a 60% concentration.
• Rubbing your child’s hands together until they are dry. Always supervise your child when using the hand sanitizer.
• Store the Sanitizer with the lid on and in a cool secure space.

Don’t forget your masks

With the new COVID variant mask mandates have been issued again. Don’t interrupt your trip, plan ahead and travel wearing a mask when out in public. CDC recommends that children as young as 2 years should wear a facial covering in public. Our children's masks fit well and are also super breathable. 

Leave your worries at the door, and embrace the spirit of the season. With a little effort in planning, traveling during the Spring season can be a rich experience, filled with  opportunities to connect with friends and family. Have a little in your family? Send your friends and relatives a free diapers gift. Share the experience of non toxic diapers to their little ones and say bye bye to diaper rash.