When you have the travel bug, it can be hard to shake, but too often life seems to get in the way, such as work, family and children. While we can’t speak for work and family, we know that traveling with children doesn’t have to be such an undertaking; in fact, it’s a lot easier than you might expect. Traveling with children has many benefits, from facilitating developmental milestones to creating lifelong family memories, don’t let the logistic associated with travel keep you from your next globetrotting adventure!

Follow these 5 steps to plan the kid-friendly and parent-approved getaway of your dreams:

• Vet Your Destinations
• Get the Gear
• Keep it Easy
• Consider the Elements

Even the most picturesque travel destinations come with risks that need to be taken into consideration when traveling with children. Be sure to do your research and vet the destination before you go, and be realistic as to whether your child will be comfortable and safe when you go. Hiking up a mountain, for instance, is a no-go. The cold air and the air pressure can seriously harm your child. Similarly, some places require extra vaccinations that some children are simply too young to receive.

Traveling with kids becomes even easier when you equip yourself with the proper tools, and, what I mean by tools in top-of-the-line baby gear! For example, an Infantino Go Forward Ergonomic Baby Carrier can help you travel throughout the city or destination of your choice without worry. The perfect carrier that transforms to fit the needs of your growing child, this carrier will quickly become the MVP of your vacation!

Save the more difficult and thrilling adventures for later. For now, enjoy strolling through a beautiful coastal town with your partner and your baby. Enjoy the food, the sun, and the warmth. Keeping it easy will help you be a great parent while also seeing the world. Take lots of photos, and you’ll have precious memories with your children at every stage of their life.

Sun protection and temperature protection are two of the most important measures you need to take into account, especially when traveling. Be sure to pack accordingly for the climate you’re traveling to, packing extra hats and swim shirts to protect from sun exposure and coats and boots to protect from the cold.

Travel is beneficial for the whole family – all it takes is a little extra planning and consideration! Exposing your children to the world at a young age primes them to be wonderful, global citizens and the lifelong memories you’ll create with them can’t be beat. So go ahead, get out there and start exploring the world with your little ones!