When young children travel, parents must consider their safety and comfort. At Blue Ridge Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Nicholas D'Avanzo, Dr. Deepa Vijay, and Dr. Komal Parekh can provide you with a thorough pediatric travel consultation so that you and your family can be prepared in advance of and during your next trip.
Traveling with Your Child
You must take extra precautions when you take your newborn or toddler on a trip, whether internationally or across the country. For example, if your child has a medical condition, you have to ensure that medications are properly filled out before the travel date. If the child is allergic to chemicals, you must ensure that you have a hotel that offers sheets washed with sensitive care products. Even seemingly minor details like the quality of the air or pollution levels might come into play when managing the care of a very young child in a different city.
Benefits of a Pediatric Travel Consultation
When you schedule a pediatric travel consultation, you will find that your child's doctor is already prepared with answers to many of the questions you will have and details you may not have considered. During the pediatric travel appointment, you can also get updated prescriptions, a full well-child exam, and vaccinations if they are due.
Considerations for Pediatric Travel
These are some of the things that you should consider when you have your pediatric travel consultation with a Raleigh, NC, doctor:
- Does your child need additional vaccinations before traveling to your destination?
- How will you transport the child, whether in a car or on a plane?
- Sleeping arrangements, particularly if the child is a newborn.
- Book an extra seat for plane travel or carry the child by lap.
- Amounts of medications and supplies to bring.
Protect Your Child When Traveling
In addition to their physical needs, your child may have anxieties about traveling that you can best prepare for when you talk about it with a pediatrician. Schedule time for a pediatric travel consultation with Dr. Nicholas D'Avanzo, Dr. Deepa Vijay or Dr. Komal Parekhcan at Blue Ridge Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC today by calling (919) 782-0021.