Hi, Rachel!
I’m glad you’re planning a visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort with your tiny princess! I am a big fan of introducing little ones to the magic of Disney early on, even if it requires a bit more flexibility. We’ve been taking my son (who’s now two and a half) to the theme parks since he was just a few months old, and some of my favorite memories are from those early visits.
The
Baby Care Centers are a great resource for families with infants, and there’s one located in each of the four theme parks. In addition to providing a convenient place to feed and change your daughter, they are fully staffed and offer a variety of amenities that make life much easier for parents with small kids. There are full-size changing tables, a feeding area with high chairs, a kitchen, a sitting room, and a shop with baby food, formula, bottles, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, over-the-counter medicines and other essentials for purchase. In addition to the Baby Care Centers, restrooms have diaper changing stations for your convenience.
Consider bringing a baby carrier (my favorite brand is the ERGObaby) along. When my son was that age and wanted to be held a lot, I used it even more than a stroller when exploring the parks. Being securely strapped to my chest made him feel safe, yet I could still have my hands free. Make sure you also have a change of clothes for the baby, plenty of diapers and wipes and a hat to protect her from the sun. Most importantly, be flexible, take it slow when you need to, and make sure to work some downtime into your touring plan.
I hope this helps, Rachel. Please write back to me with any other questions you may have as you continue to plan your pixie-dusted vacation!
Wishing you magic,
Courtney