Baby Goes to a Luxury Vacation Rental
September 1, 2007. Babies change the whole vacation equation. There's a new responsibility injected into your leisure, and spontaneity gets a measure of consideration from the new party. But it's not impossible, and luxury vacation rentals make traveling easier.
We were reminded of the topic after reading travel etiquette writer Harriet Baskas' column, "Diaper Duties on Airplanes." The subtitle is straightforward: "Is changing on tray tables OK?" As one might imagine, the opinions fall predictably into two camps – those who have babies, and those who don't.
Baskas collected a nice set of alternatives. Two people can turn to face each other, knee-to-knee, and use their legs as a table. Use the floor. Use the seat. The bathroom may have ample room on the sink or the toilet lid, but germs are an obvious concern. One grandmother suggested sitting on the toilet seat, then placing the baby on your legs.
Ahh, the joy of babies!
We recommended staying in a luxury vacation rental with some extra room and some privacy. A crying baby isn't nearly as embarrassing in a beachside condo as in a crowded motel. At VacationRental.org, the ample photos of each rental will also give you an idea ahead of time where you might be able to change those diapers…
