Enjoying Walt Disney World with an Infant
There was a time that I was worried that I would not get our youngest to the parks before she turned one. Like it matters, but it mattered to me as a crazy Disney adult. So, here she is at 19 months and about to go on her 5th trip.
Now that we have multiple ages traveling with a new or young baby can be difficult.
Here are some tips for traveling with a Disney Infant.
A stroller - a place for them to nap, rest, and sit in most of the day. Bring a rain cover, light or thick blanket depending on the weather (in fact, I think strollers are necessary until six years old, and in some cases until 7 or 8, you have to know your kid!)
Sun protection - sun hats, sunscreen, and make sure the stroller has a good size stroller canopy
All things baby - diapers, wipes, formula, changing pad, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, bottled water for mixing formula
Baby Carrier - not everyone does this, but I do. My youngest is 18 months, so I have upgraded to a Líllébaby® Carryon Airflow Toddler Carrier. Sometimes, she just wants to be held at the end of the night because we have pushed her too far.
And when she was six months I put her in a Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier, I just wanted her close when she finally went to sleep in the evening when we were heading back to the resort. (this also made the stroller pack up easier to get on the bus because she was being carried.)
How to ENJOY your park day:
Nursing: Disney fully supports a mother breastfeeding anywhere in the parks.
Diaper Changing: there are changing tables in every women's and most men's bathroom throughout Walt Disney World. There are SEVERAL companion restrooms as well. So you will have plenty of locations to change diapers.
Breaks: USE the Baby Care Centers. I use them regularly. They are so helpful, and let's say you run out of diapers or formula they have you covered. I sometimes would leave the group head to the baby center just to have a break. Get a good nursing session without distraction, change a diaper and just rock her in the rocking chairs.
Be Flexible: You will not be able to rope drop and close down the parks with an infant. Also, you will have to use the Rider Switch program to get on a few of the rides at Disney.
Bonus’ to taking a Disney Infant to the Parks!
Free admission to the parks until the age of 3 years old.
They do not need Genie+ or ILL purchases.
They count as a 5+1 when it comes to standard rooms.
Infants can fly for free until 2!
Free Dining at all you can eat dining experiences.
Memories of a lifetime, that I will always remember.
