Adjust a Baby to Jet Lag - Adjust baby's sleeping and feeding schedule slightly to the new time zone in the weeks before your trip. The less the time difference in your schedule, the easier it will be to adjust when you arrive. Do this a little bit at a time beginning weeks before the trip. Do not try to change anything drastically in the days before you leave. A tired baby will not travel well on the plane.
Pack any items needed for sleep rituals, such as special blankets, toys or books. But make sure that these items are all replaceable should they get lost on the trip (bring along a backup blankie, for example). The last thing you want is to lose baby's special "lovie" 1,000 miles from home.
Adjust a Baby to Jet Lag
Request a bassinet for the flight. Many airlines have a bassinet that hooks into the bulkhead for overseas flights. It sounds odd, but a well-rested baby will sleep better once you arrive.
Pack a car seat from home if your baby likes to sleep in his car seat. Also pack a lightweight folding stroller for impromptu naps.
Stay hydrated. One of the reasons for exhaustion when you arrive at a new destination is dehydration. So staying hydrated and keeping your little ones hydrated on the flight will help you feel more energized when you land.
One of the biggest concerns of parents traveling with children is how the family will adjust to jet lag. This is especially important to parents of babies who have only recently adjusted to sleeping through the night. Not to worry; sleep disruption due to travel is not a permanent change, and there are several ways to adjust the baby to the effects of jet lag, making a trip abroad more enjoyable for the whole family. - by eHow
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