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Traveling with a baby is hard. You have to manage your little one without the supports you have built into your home, such as a changing table, their crib, or a refrigerator full of food. Here are some tips and hacks that will help you survive a trip with your baby.  Burp Cloths Try to Get an Apartment-Style Room Instead of a normal hotel room, try to get an apartment-style room. This will come with a fridge, stove, and microwave, which should be most of what you need if your baby is still dependent on milk or formula. If you can’t get that, ask the front desk about a fridge or mini-fridge to store perishables for your baby. Then, all you need is baby bibs to keep the hotel room clean. Clear a Space for Changing Diapers Clear a space that you will use for changing diapers. This could be the bed, the desk, or even the floor. If you don’t have a pad meant for changing, you can always use a receiving blanket as protection from the surface and keep your baby warm. Plus, a recei...

Whether you bought it for your own baby or received it as a gift, a receiving blanket is one of the most versatile items a parent can have. Obviously, as a blanket, it can keep your baby warm, and is handy for swaddling, but there are many more uses for a receiving blanket that you might not have thought of yet. Here are some of the best alternative uses that you are likely to need during your day.  Baby Blankets Tummy Time Mat After your baby wakes up from a nap, it’s the perfect time to practice tummy time. Tummy time helps build muscles essential for standing and walking and is a great way to engage and play with your baby. Lay out a blanket and put your baby on it. You can add toys and more to keep your baby entertained while they play. You can start doing tummy time as soon as you bring your baby home from the hospital. Once they start crawling, tummy time is moot, and they will just play on the floor. Picnic Blanket Lay out a couple of baby blankets in your backyard o...