Traveling abroad with a toddler and an infant

[Paheli00]

Re: Traveling abroad with a toddler and an infant

@mano04

I want to visit my parents in Saudi Arabia end of this year with my elder daughter who will be 3 by that and my other one who is due end of sept. But it seems to be a nightmare for me to even think about the journey. Most probably I will be alone with kids and the flight will be direct with no stops. Please share your such experiences and advices how to carry them both easily.

I’m not a mother myself but hubby and I travel often (both domestically & internationally) so I’ve observed parents travelling with children countless times. And based on what I have observed…you travelling by yourself with a 3 year old and a newborn (you’re due end of Sept.)…2-3 months after giving birth is a BAD idea. I’ve seen mothers travelling by themselves with multiple children under the age of 5 and it’s looks awful. I can’t tell you how often I’ve seen mothers trying to control toddlers who’s running around, refuses to sit near the mother OR is plain simply throwing a tantrum…while trying to take of a newborn. I wouldn’t advise you do this on your own UNLESS there is a reason for you to travel at that time (ie. maybe someone in Saudi is sick?).

Can it be done? Yes. But the experience itself won’t be pleasant (unless you knock out the 3 year old with meds). Why put yourself through the ordeal so soon after giving birth? If this is just a vacation to visit your parents…I’d highly recommend you wait a bit longer.