An essential guide to travelling with a newborn for breastfeeding moms
It can be confusing and a bit uncomfortable for a new mother, who is breastfeeding, to be travelling with her ba. But, it is not entirely impossible, and should one decide to undertake a journey, there should ideally not be anything stopping them from doing so.
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What should new moms know before travelling with their breastfed ba? Neha Dhupia’s breastfeeding and parenting initiative, called ‘Freedom To Feed’, posted a guide called “travel tips for all our families”. So, in case you are planning a trip in the summer, here is what you need to know, in terms of what to carry to make the journey as comfortable as possible.
1. Essential breastfeeding travel gear
– Carry a nursing cover or a top.– Carry storage bags or bottles and a portable cooler.– Also carry a portable pump.– Do not forget a dual-voltage power adaptor.
Always carry a portable pump. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)
2. While travelling with a ba and breastfeeding, remember:
– Don’t rush.– Seek out breastfeeding-friendly spaces.– Grab the window seat.– Drink enough water.– Feed your ba expressed milk.– Know your rights and stay safe.
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