Safe Age for Babies to Travel Long Distances for Homecoming

Age Safe Baby Can Be Taken on Long Distance Travel for Homecoming

Safe Age for Babies to Travel Long Distances for Homecoming

Dream - Bringing children to the hometown to meet grandparents, relatives, and extended family during Idul Fitri is certainly something to look forward to. Children will be able to get to know their relatives and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the holiday.

Before taking the little one to go back to the hometown, it is important for parents to pay attention to the aspects of safety and health. Actually, there is an age limit for children recommended if you want to take a baby on a long journey.

Quoted from Klikdokter.com, basically a baby is considered stable when they reach 1 month old or when their weight reaches 4 kg. At that age, it is considered safe for them to travel using a car, train, ship, or even an airplane. Why is that? Because young babies are very vulnerable to infection from their surroundings. Especially from people who gather in public places.

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Babies are also very sensitive to changes in environmental temperature. They cannot be in an environment that is too hot, humid, or too cold. Experts agree that the best age to take a baby outside the house is after reaching the age of 3-6 months."

That is because his immune system has developed perfectly, making him stronger. In addition, generally at the age of 3 months, babies have received several important mandatory vaccinations.

If the age of the baby taken on a long journey is too young, then the risk of exposure to diseases can increase. This increase can occur if proper preparation is not done before traveling.

If you want to take your little one on a long journey, it is best to consult with a doctor first. Especially if the child has certain illnesses, is underweight, or has other medical issues.

Risk of Traveling Long Distance with a Baby Under 1 Month Old

Consider again if you want to travel long and far with a baby under 1 month old. Because there is a very high risk that the little one will experience the following things.

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1. Diarrhea

During the journey, cleanliness is often overlooked. Sometimes it is difficult to find clean running water along the way. In such situations, bacterial contamination is very likely to occur and children can be affected by diarrhea.

2. Problematic Skin

Problems with the skin such as irritation, allergies, skin infections, or insect bites can occur during the journey. Surely, this can make the little one very fussy because they feel uncomfortable.

3. Breathing Problems

Respiratory disorders can occur in babies if, during the journey, they are frequently exposed to dust or cold air conditions inside the mode of transportation. Not to mention the risk of contracting viruses and bacteria from many people, which makes them susceptible to respiratory infections due to their very weak immune system. Source: Klikdokter.com

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