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Bringing a new child to Disney World isn’t for the faint of coronary heart, and whereas I wouldn’t checklist it beneath “nice concepts”, life doesn’t cease for newborns.

Once we discovered I used to be pregnant with my third child, we already had our massive household journey to Disney World booked: my husband and I, our 7 and 3-year-old daughters, my in-laws, and a 7-week-old little boy. 

This was the youngest child I’ve ever flown or traveled with – not to mention a theme park! Was it arduous? Extremely. Did the household have a good time? Sure!

On this weblog publish I’m going to share the 5 principal issues I’d suggest for anybody bringing their new child to Disney World past the apparent stuff like “convey sufficient diapers” and “take breaks.”

I’m going to imagine you know the way to pack a diaper bag – and regardless that it’s in a special place – it’s not THAT a lot totally different than packing your bag for a household gathering, to the park, or one other outing. You get me?

With out additional adieu.

Select the Proper Time of 12 months

The time of 12 months actually issues with regards to temperature. We visited the primary week of December and we obtained a blended bag; the primary half of the journey was HOT…within the higher 80s, and the remainder of the journey tapered all the way down to a cool and breezy 68-72ish. 

Now that I’ve executed Disney with a 2-month outdated babe, I’d prioritize the temperature over crowds, occasions, value…the whole lot, if I might. For a couple of causes. 

First, infants get overheated rapidly and have a tough time cooling themselves down. Once they’re thirsty, they should “eat” (bizarre to consider, proper? However they’re not sipping on a cool bottle of Dasani.)

They’re additionally too little for sunscreen, which implies ensuring to maintain them lined. I get that that is true for any time of 12 months – however that solar hits otherwise in the midst of summer season vs winter. 

A factor to recollect is you’re postpartum too. Relying on how outdated the infant is, your hormones might nonetheless be up and down making you’re feeling rather a lot hotter than you usually would. You may have a whole lot of further blood in your physique constructed up from being pregnant, so even when the warmth usually doesn’t trouble you, it might throughout your fourth trimester. 

To offer you an thought of the temperatures in Disney World, listed below are the typical temperatures in Orlando by month:

Child put on in Disney World

Child-wearing might be your finest good friend for lulling an over-tired child to sleep, doing all of your hair and make-up within the morning, eager to be hands-free for these EPCOT pageant cubicles, or heyyyohhh: a margarita.

I particularly beloved babywearing on the buses in Disney as a result of I might rise up and use the bounces of the bus to get child to sleep. 

There are a whole lot of carriers I can suggest just like the Wildbird Aerial, Ergobaby Embrace, or Sollybaby wrap, however actually convey no matter you’re probably the most cozy in. I prefer to convey 2 totally different kinds so if I get uninterested in one, I’ve a backup. 

You’ll be able to babywear on most “any peak” rides in Disney, however they could ask you to take the infant out and maintain them in your arms if there’s a good lap belt. It’s because the infant can get a bit squished they usually’re anxious about them being pinned behind the bar. 

Child Care Facilities are nice…sort of

In case you’ve been researching taking a new child to Disney, you’ve most likely come throughout Child Care Facilities. You’ll discover 1 of those in every of the 4 parks which have nicer altering tables, quiet rooms to nurse/pump/feed, and spots for the older children to chill out, too. 

When you ought to completely use these when you’ll be able to, don’t depend on them. They’re normally within the final place you want them and might get busy. EPCOT has one of the best one for my part, however in Animal Kingdom there are solely 2 particular person personal rooms to nurse. Meaning in the event that they’re taken, you’re going to be ready. Sort of arduous when you could have a teeny tiny babe that should eat.

Which leads me to my 4th tip…

Do what you gotta do

My greatest wrestle on our journey was solely nursing – particularly at such an early age, you’re nonetheless getting that latch down and regulating your provide. Ie: when the babys gotta eat, the babys gotta eat.

I’m a fairly personal/timid individual by nature (not embarrassed), however attending to a Child Care Middle for a quiet, clear, and funky place to nurse did NOT occur as a lot as I anticipated it to.

In case you’re in the identical boat, bear in mind two issues:

• You’re by no means going to see these folks once more
• Your child is your precedence, not strangers…and that’s actually okay

This is applicable for when your child is crying on the bus or on a trip, nursing, pumping, and altering.

By the tip of the journey, I had zero cares – however I want I hadn’t cared from the start! I discovered that folks had been A LOT extra useful and understanding than I believed they might.

In every single place I went, mothers, dads, and grandparents had been swooning over “oh that’s a tiny one!” and provided assist.

And I solely obtained one you-know-he-won’t-remember-this remark, which actually shocked me as a result of I used to be ready to listen to 100. So, jokes on that man.

Order a one-handed meal

Okay, most likely probably the most random tip on this checklist, however right here we’re. While you’re selecting what to eat, go for one thing that doesn’t require two fingers (sandwiches, burgers, and many others.)

Belief me, you – and the opposite individual with you – are going to finish up one-handed both holding, rocking, nursing, patting, or rocking/pushing a stroller. 

Some one-handed issues to shoot for:

• Something with a fork! Suppose pasta and salads. Except somebody goes to chop your steak for you…it’s out. Don’t hate me. 
• Hen fingers + fries
• Soup
• Pizza
• Not super-messy tacos
• Fruit
• Granola/yogurt
• Sushi 
• Wine 🙂 

Bringing an Toddler to Disney World

Sure, it’s potential to have a good time (even with an toddler in Disney World) — decrease the strain you placed on your self and set cheap expectations and also you’ll be golden!

Additional Studying
Every part You Must Learn about Strollers in Disney World

4 Suggestions for a Laid-back Day in Magic Kingdom with Children

What to Pack for a Minimalist Toddler Bag