During my first solo trip to visit family with my three month old baby in tow, I spent days planning for our time in the airport and on the plane. Stroller? Check. Extra clothes? Check. A week’s worth of diapers in case of extensive delays? Double check. We went off to the airport fully prepared — until we hit security. According to TSA guidelines “all child-related equipment that will fit through the X-ray machine must go through the X-ray machine.” I knew that heading to the airport, but didn’t think twice about it because I thought my stroller was easy to open and close. That was until I tried to balance my baby in one arm and close the stroller and lift it onto the conveyor belt with one hand. I learned that passengers in line are quick to complain, but not quick to help. Our first stop past the ticket counter and I was already wishing we hadn’t booked this trip.
A Belle Baby Carrier would have solved my problems. Not only could I have skipped the stroller altogether and sailed through security without the dirty looks, but I could have navigated the complex airport hallways with ease, winding in and out of passengers and taking the escalator and stairs instead of seeking out elevators. I wouldn’t have had to set my screaming infant on the narrow seat of the plane while trying to shove my carry-on into the overhead bin or drop ice all over my lap as I tried to enjoy my complimentary beverage and those delicious cinnamon cookies while balancing a wiggling infant.
A Belle Baby Carrier would have kept my infant calm and close to me during random turbulence instead of incurring the icy stares and groans of passengers around me as the sudden movements and altitude changes scared him out of his sleep. Feeding could have been done more modestly and safely, instead of unintentionally flashing and jabbing my seatmates as I got the baby into position.
Traveling with an infant is a stressful experience. Decrease the stress by giving yourself hands to carry luggage and enjoy other activities while your baby stays calm and comfortable in a Belle Baby Carrier. While they will not solve all of the problems or stress, baby carriers have the potential to make traveling with an infant feel like a breeze.
Thank you to Stacy Z – our contributing author this week.
