travelling with a toddler can be tough heres a guide to help you avoid the hiccupswhen planning a trip with your baby dont go into a tizzy over what to pack and how to prepare after all if manyata dutt can travel to bangkok with her fourmonthold twins you too can go globetrotting with your little one tara sharma mother of a 20monthold boy zen and host of soontobeaired the tara sharma show diaries of a new mum shells out crucial tipsbabyfriendly destinationstara has travelled extensively with her son zen to places such as london new york singapore boston buffalo cannes most european countries and south africa all these places are babyfriendly clean and wellequipped to respond to emergencies malls and public restrooms have changing space for babies elevators make moving around with strollers easy you can do kiddie things go to zoo and amusement parks without worrying says tarahow to dressdress conveniently when travelling with your infant especially if you are feeding buttoned shirts tshirts or kurtas make it easier for you to unbutton and feed the baby at any time tara suggests carry a poncho along it covers all your vital parts wear long skirts hosiery slacks comfortable linen capris or stretchable chudidaars so that you can squat easily and feed your baby wear maternity bras as they are easy to hook offhow to packtravelling with a baby inevitably means double the luggage but carry babys essentials in your hand luggage says tara the list babys medicines biscuits milk powder if you are not nursing nappies extra clothes bibs to wipe messy burps and blankets to cover the baby or even as a head rest carry diapers one for each hour of the transit you can also carry perfumed disposable bags to discard soiled nappies also carry wipes tissues and some nappy rash creambe equipped a stroller can be your best friend i carry one every time i travel with zen it made it easier for me to even go for jogs as zen sat in his stroller says tara a collapsible stroller frees you from holding your baby in your arms you can also dump other stuff in the space under the carrierfoodtake the milk powder mixed with the powdered sugar in one bottle or airtight container with a smallsized flask of hot water this makes it easy to mix when your child howls for food if youre nursing your baby it is important to munch at intervals so keep energy bars handy use instant oatmeal packets available abroad if your child is eating solids carry teething biscuits also carry a portable breast pump if you nurse your kidcarry the favouritesthe rattle book best buddy bear or even the favourite jumpsuit your babys favourites will keep himher engaged and sleep in his strollerlast but not the least carry your camera battery charger and an extra memory card so that you do not miss a single moment of your first trip with your adorable baby kathikakandpaltimesgroupcom