For nursing mothers traveling away from their babies, transporting frozen breast milk can be stressful, especially given new security rules about air travel with liquids. But the idea of "pumping and dumping" precious breast milk is unthinkable to most women who put in their time with a breast pump. Here's how to travel with frozen breast milk so you can bring it home safely to baby.
Heat a Bottle When Traveling
When you are traveling, finding a way to heat your baby's bottle can be a challenge. Whether your baby drinks breast milk or formula, heating the nutritious liquid while you are away from home is a priority. Preparing your baby's meal by using your preferred technique may not always be feasible, however, depending on your method of travel. Knowing a variety of ways to heat your baby's bottle while traveling can help to keep you and your baby happy.
Use a Graco Snugride Travel System
A travel system is a set that includes a stroller, car seat and car seat base, which allows you to transfer the car seat from car to stroller without removing or disturbing your baby. This can be particularly useful when moving a sleeping baby. The car seat usually has a handle and can be used as a baby carrier as well. Several of the major car seat companies sell such packages, including Graco Baby, which markets its popular SnugRide car seat as part of a travel system.
Travel Alone Internationally
Traveling alone cross borders is one of the most invigorating experiences one can have. But make sure you are the independent, free-spirited type or you'll be calling home the moment your plane lands at Heathrow.
get to Downtown Washington, D.C., from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Many visitors to Washington choose to arrive at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) because flights are often cheaper than those to the area's other two major airports. BWI is 33 miles to downtown Washington. It's a 25- to 45-minute drive with some public transportation available.