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If you want to go on a trip with the kids, do not shy away from visiting New York City. The best thing about visiting the concrete jungle with kids is that you will get to do all the fun activities you would normally consider too childish. You will also get to see NYC through the eyes of your children.
Here are some tips that will come in handy when visiting New York with little kids:
Do Not Over Pack
Because you will be walking to most locations in NYC, you will always be carrying a diaper bag around. However, carrying this bag around is not good for your shoulders because it might cause strain. To avoid injuring your shoulder, do not over pack your bag: carry the necessities only. If you happen to leave something behind, you can always buy what you do not have.
Carry a Lightweight Stroller
You should not drag around a heavy stroller because it is not practical in NYC. With all the walking that you will be doing as well as folding and unfolding the stroller, you need something lightweight and easy to push. You will find many lightweight strollers in the market that are easy to navigate in the busy NYC streets.
However, if the stroller gets stuck somewhere, you can be sure that a New Yorker will help you to get it out because they are friendly people.
Carry a Car Seat
You need to have a car seat if you want to keep your child safe. Although it is legal for your child to ride in a taxi without a car seat, do not take any risks. The best and safest thing you can do is put your baby in a car seat, even in a taxi. However, bringing a car seat with you everywhere might be tiring.
Even if you have a hop-on, hop-off bus pass, you have to take a car seat onto the bus. Doing so will keep your child safe throughout the bus ride.
Public Transportation
Getting on buses and subways with a baby can be very intimidating. However, it is easy to get around in public transportation even with a baby in tow. Moreover, subways and buses will save you a lot of money in NYC because traveling in taxis can be expensive during rush hour.
Carry Your Baby on Your Back
The best way to get around with a small baby is to strap him or her onto your back and walk around the city. When you do this, you will not have to push a stroller around crowded areas, which will slow you down significantly. Moreover, carrying your baby on your back will make it easier to navigate a flight of stairs, which will be hard to do with a stroller.
Ask for Help
No matter what you have heard about NYC, its residents are actually very helpful. Whether you need help taking your stroller down some steps or finding a certain place, do not be afraid to ask for help. The generosity of New Yorkers might surprise you.
Consider Renting an Apartment
If possible, you should consider living in an apartment whilst in New York because it is more affordable than a hotel suite. However, the apartment might not have a crib like most hotel suites do. You can get in touch with a crib rental company if there is no crib in the apartment you are renting.
Although traveling with a baby can be stressful, it does not have to be.
Author Bio:
Ravi is a technical writer and part-time blogger. He runs his own blog and admin of Ice Web Filter. He is working as a Search Engine Optimizer and E-Marketing Executive. Blogging is his hobby and he always loves to do news research on technology, web design, and SEO.
