The mountains with baby: 5 tips for preparing for a snow holiday

What a joy to introduce your baby to the mountains. New landscapes and fresh air tickling their nostrils...and that little grimace when their little hands touch the snow for the first time.

But there are still some precautions to take when traveling to the mountains with a baby, in particular limiting the altitude to 1500 m for an infant under one year old.

So here are 5 tips for taming the mountains with baby:

• During the journey and to limit the discomfort linked to the altitude, do not hesitate to take breaks on the road so that the baby can gradually acclimatize or even give him a pacifier to limit ear pain during the journey.

• We choose a family resort with the Famille Plus label . This is a French label that guarantees you a personalized welcome, preferential rates, and family-friendly accommodation. Discover the list of resorts with the Famille Plus label https://www.france-montagnes.com/label/famille-plus

• Prepare your baby's suitcase for a mountain stay with the essentials:

1. Several layers of cotton and breathable clothing

2. Special mountain accessories: ski suit, gloves/mittens, hat and of course waterproof snow boots with non-slip soles

3. Some light awakening toys

4. A first aid kit with the essentials

5. His identity papers and his health record

• Transporting Baby : Going on vacation to the mountains with your baby inevitably requires transporting them over short or long distances in the great outdoors. For this, we recommend carrying them in a hiking baby carrier or, for a more fun option, on a specially designed sled equipped to keep your baby safe inside.

• As soon as you travel at altitude with your baby, the cold and the sun represent a risk that should not be overlooked, especially if your baby remains motionless most of the time in the baby carrier:

1. Remember to protect his extremities from the cold.

2. Glasses are strongly recommended when outdoors.

3. Even if the temperature is very low, remember to hydrate it regularly

4. Adapt the duration of the walks according to the baby's age

5. Apply sunscreen SPF (min. 50) to your face

6. Change baby once you get home, especially if he has sweated.