Kristen Cannizzaro of Marlboro
makes sure her daughter, Lucy, sips
from her cup as the plane takes off
to avoid ear pressure discomfort.
Photo provided.
minute emergency that could
prevent your trip from beginning.
"We absolutely recommend travel
insurance. It should be considered
part of the travel expense,"
Tavernise says.
Consider making travel arrangements
through an agent. Imagine making
reservations over the Internet and
arriving to find a major error and
having to sort it out with a baby
in tow.
"I can tell you horror story after
horror story," says Tavernise.
When making travel plans, ask
about amenities specifically
available to young families, to
maximize your baby's comfort.
Some international flights offer
seats with a skycot/bassinet for
babies. Cruise lines and resorts
allow parents to make reservations
for baby gear like high chairs, cribs,
formula, diapers and wipes.
Sometimes, baby food can be preordered for your suite, which can
greatly reduce the number of
suitcases needed. "It's just a matter
of inquiring and making the request
in advance," says Tavernise.
Local parents discuss travel
This summer, most vacationing
Hudson Valley families will load up
(Continued on Page 40)
HVParent.com
Hudson Valley Parent
39
