Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. For new parents, the idea of traveling for a vacation with a little one might seem impossible.

The truth: It can be frustrating. But it can also be fun, if you plan well.

To travel with a baby or toddler, the key is to stick to one or two destinations. This will help your tyke get settled in and on a schedule more easily. Many small children thrive on routine, so finding the right playground or bringing the right toys and devices will keep your little one happy.

For planes, trains and automobiles, it really depends on your child’s temperament. You will need to be ready to distract, soothe, sing or nurse — and perhaps on a moment’s notice. Pediatricians agree that travel is an acceptable occasion for abandoning the usual screen time rules. Devices help pass the time, especially on longer journeys.

Just like adult passengers, any child can become completely crabby or sleep like, well, a baby during a flight. Diversions, snacks and a change of clothes are just as important as an apologetic smile for neighbors across the aisle.

For your well-being, it is a good idea to sleep when your baby sleeps. You are more likely to have a smooth trip if you follow your little one’s schedule, rather than an adult schedule with a cranky child in tow. Take the nap.

Choose child-friendly restaurants and lodging.

Before departure, be sure to check in with your child’s pediatrician. Consider whether certain vaccines and immunizations are needed based on your destination.

One final note: Bringing extra medications and drinking boiled or bottled water can go a long way in avoiding potential illness.