If you have a young baby you’re thinking of taking on a Disney trip, then you’ll want to do a little extra planning to make sure you think of everything. These are the best tips for going to Disneyland with a baby. Take notes and have a magical vacation.
Wear Your Baby
Bring a baby carrier or baby wrap so you can wear your baby in the parks. This is perfect for waiting in lines, walking around, and even going on rides. It makes it easier to get on and off of rides if you wear your baby rather than hold them. Most rides that babies can go on will let you baby wear. Take a look at this list of things to buy for Disneyland with a baby.
Bring Your Stroller
Bring your stroller from home. You don’t want to carry your baby all day and it’s nice to have them nap in the stroller. Also, the storage is good for their bottles and everything. Bringing your own stroller is better than renting a Disney one. The Disney ones are a hard plastic that are not comfortable for babies.
Use The Baby Care Center
Each park has a Baby Care Center. The Disneyland is at the end of Main Street near First Aid and the one in California Adventure is by Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in San Fransokyo Square. Here you can find changing tables, a small toilet for toddlers, bottle warming stations, a nursing area, a feeding area with high chairs, and a vending machine with diapers, formula, and more in it.
Use The Companion Restrooms
There are a few family or companion restrooms throughout the parks which are nice for diaper changes because you have a little more privacy and if you also have toddlers they can come in with you and go to the bathroom too. There are a lot throughout the parks. Some are in Cars Land, in Fantasyland by the Fantasyland Theatre, under Hungry Bear Barbeque Jamboree.
Learn What Rides Babies Can Go On
Babies can go on any rides that do not have a height requirement. This does not mean that your baby is ready or that the ride is good for babies though. Haunted Mansion does not have a height requirement, but can be loud, scary, and intense for some babies. See a full list of rides babies can go on at Disneyland here.
Research Places To Nurse
You can nurse your baby in the Baby Care Center, but there’s only one in each park, so you won’t always be right next to it. Some of the best places to nurse are the Enchanted Tiki Room, under the Silly Symphony Swings, and Flo’s V8 Cafe. See a list of good places to nurse a baby in Disneyland here.
Let Them Play In Toontown
In Toontown behind Donald Duck’s Boat there is a little fenced off section that is for babies ages 6-23 months. This is a great play to let them crawl or walk around and they’ll be safe since there aren’t bigger kids running around.
Meet Characters
Babies won’t interact a lot with characters, but the pictures of your baby with Mickey and other characters are priceless, so it’s worth meeting at least one or two.
Take It Slow
Manage your expectations and try to take your day slower than if you didn’t have a baby. You’ll spend a lot of time changing diapers, nursing, feeding bottles, etc, so just take it slow and don’t try to pack in too much.
Bring Snacks
If your baby is old enough to eat some snacks, then make sure to bring some into the parks with you. They’re great for keeping your baby happy in line for rides. It’s fun to get them snacks in the parks, but good to also have ones you know they love.
Bring Extra Clothes
Bring extra clothes for your baby and maybe a shirt for you too in case your baby spits up or has an accident. It’s much easier than having to shop and buy clothes in the parks after something happens.
Get Ice From First Aid
If you pump or have milk in a cooler bag, then you can go to First Aid and get ice for it. They’ll ask what you need it for and have you sign your name, then give you a bag of pebble ice for your milk.