Traveling with baby is intimidating, but it's certainly not impossible. In fact, family travel expert Corinne McDermott believes traveling with an infant is often easier than traveling with an older toddler. “They're not mobile, they're not wiggling and they're eating and sleeping around the clock,” she says.

Traveling with a baby is challenging but manageable with the right preparation and mindset. In 2026, modern airports and airlines have made significant strides in accessibility, offering "family lanes" at security and priority boarding. The difficulty usually stems from logistics and disrupted routines. Babies thrive on schedule, and air travel—with its pressure changes, loud noises, and varying temperatures—can lead to fussiness. However, infants are often easier to travel with than toddlers because they are not yet mobile; a "lap infant" doesn't require their own seat, and many long-haul flights provide bassinets. The key "hard" parts are managing the gear (strollers, car seats, diaper bags) and the unpredictability of sleep. Successful travel with a baby requires "over-packing" essentials like diapers and wipes while "under-packing" your own itinerary to allow for frequent breaks. It’s a different kind of trip, but it’s certainly not impossible with the right gear.