How to Travel with a Newborn This Holiday Season Without Losing Your Sanity

Traveling with a baby during the holidays can feel like an Olympic sport. If you’ve ever packed up the car with diaper bags, extra outfits, snacks, toys, and a tiny human who may or may not cooperate, you know exactly what I mean.

When my oldest two were babies, car rides were always so stressful. At the time, we lived two hours away from both sides of our family, which meant a lot of traveling for holidays, birthdays, and just-because visits. We got lucky if they fell asleep in the car, but if not, let’s just say we were in for a long ride.

Both of my kids loved their pacifiers, which honestly was a lifesaver in many ways. But on those road trips, it also created a whole new level of chaos. One little whimper, a quick tug, and the infant pacifier would go flying. Cue the frantic search under blankets, car seats, and the floorboard while my husband tried to keep us between the lines. I can’t tell you how many times I twisted around in the passenger seat, praying I’d find that pacifier before the crying got louder.

The worst part was that the pacifier would almost always end up on the ground, and I’d have to do that awkward juggle of finding a wipe, trying to clean it, and stretching like a contortionist to hand it back before the next meltdown. Those moments made traveling feel more like a battle than a joyful family trip.

Fast forward to baby number three, and let me tell you, game changer. This time, we discovered the Ingy Bingy Band, and honestly, I wish I’d had it with my first two. It’s a pacifier wristband that gently wraps around your baby’s wrist and attaches to any newborn pacifier. Instead of falling on the ground or disappearing under the seat, the pacifier stays right with baby. No more mid-drive scavenger hunts.

The beauty of the Ingy Bingy Band is how simple it is. It’s buttery soft and works with any infant pacifier you already use. It’s like a pacifier clip, but smarter, safer, and easier because it doesn’t dangle or get lost in car seat straps. It’s right where baby needs it, when they need it.

In December of 2022, we made that same two-hour drive to see family. But this time, instead of stressing about every little cry, we actually enjoyed the ride. My little one kept her pacifier bracelet on, and it was one less thing I had to think about. I didn’t have to twist around like a circus act or keep five spare pacifiers in the diaper bag just in case.

If you’re a new mom or expecting a little one this holiday season, trust me, the Ingy Bingy Band is one of those small baby products that makes a big difference. Whether you’re heading to Grandma’s house or just running errands around town, it keeps your newborn pacifier secure and your baby happy.

Because traveling with little ones will always come with a few bumps in the road, but your pacifier doesn’t have to be one of them.

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers. 

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.  

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!