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Say Goodbye to Traveling Internationally with Birth Certificates and Social Security Cards to Prove Your Child’s Identity, Consider Applying for a Passport
I remember our first trip to Jamaica. My son was a mere three months old and my daughter was a little over one. I made sure that I had all the documents that I needed to get those kids on the plane, like their birth certificates 
(original copies) and even their social security cards. I remember being really nervous about not misplacing these very important pieces of paper.
Why put that burden on yourselves when you travel with your kids? Applying for a passport is the best and safest thing to do. The process takes a little while so be prepared.
Maury Mahoney from Examiner.com explains how to get passports for your kids.
Happy travels!
June 1 is the Official Start of Passport Requirements to Re-Enter the U.S.
Budget Travel, Sean O’Neill
Starting Monday June 1, you need a passport or other qualifying document to enter or re-enter the U.S. from Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda, and other foreign countries.
Bring a passport, passport card, enhanced tribal card, US military ID with travel orders, or one of the high-tech, pricey “Trusted Traveler” cards. It won’t be good enough to have a traditional driver’s license anymore.
Kids under the age of 16, though, can still cross our border with a certified copy of their birth certificate or similar official proof of citizenship.
For more rules and details, visit the government’s new website www.getyouhome.gov.
