Going on trips as a family can allow you to bond and create lasting memories with your children. When you travel with a baby, you might want some advice on how to make the experience go as smoothly as possible. Here are some ways to make your hotel room baby-friendly. 

4 Hotel Room Tips for Traveling With a Baby

1. Apply Tape Over Hazards

Prior to leaving for your trip, pack a roll of blue painter's tape. When you check into your hotel, you can apply strips of tape over electrical outlets in your room, which may reduce the risk of electrocution. You may also place tape over sharp corners on low-lying furniture, such as coffee tables, to prevent injuries. 

2. Use the Coffee Maker for Bottles 

If you need hot water to mix formula or warm up bottles of milk, you can run the hotel room coffee maker without putting coffee grounds in the machine. This will provide you with plenty of warm fluids to use while getting ready to feed your baby. 

You can also use the hot water to make instant oatmeal or grits to feed your young one in the mornings. Additionally, if your room has a mini-fridge, you can put bottles in it to keep milk fresh between feedings. 

3. Set Up a Changing Station

You can make your hotel room more baby-friendly by using a desk or dresser top as a changing station. Line the surface with bath towels to make it feel soft and comfortable for your child, and organize creams, wipes, and fresh diapers in nearby drawers. You can place soiled diapers in hotel laundry bags or trash bin liners and tie them up to prevent odors until housekeeping collects the garbage. 

4. Create a Sleeping Area

Packing a portable travel crib can make it easy to set up a comfortable sleeping area for your baby. Bringing cozy blankets and plush toys from home and placing them in the crib can make your child feel more relaxed at bedtime. If your young one needs a darker and quieter space, set up the crib in a bathroom or walk-in closet to help them get to sleep.

The next time you travel with family and need lodgings, contact Hampton Inn and Suites. They provide clean and comfortable hotel rooms, including free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking, to visitors of Wilder, KY. Call (859) 441-3049 to make hotel reservations, and visit the website to learn more about their in-room and onsite amenities.