How does an infant passport work?

emily0829

I'm looking to travel to Canada. I have a passport, but do I need to have one for Max, or does his birth certificate do the trick?

TIA

CaptainObnoxious

Generally it helps them travel out of the country.

808to619mama

We needed a passport for germany but I am not sure about Canada. I know to get one you need both parents present at the time of application and the birth cert.

melody921

lasposa425:

You will need a passport for LO. 

This. It's good for five years, so it's worth just getting it so you have it on hand.

emily0829

Thanks ladies

luvmyleens

I've travel to Canada all the time and DD doesn't have a passport yet.  She is suppose to, but they usually don't mind if they are little,  I'm planning on making the effort to get one in the next couple of weeks.  

mojito14

StarAnnice:

They take passport pics at Sears and print them out and give them right to you.  The only requirement is that the baby have his eyes opened.  I happened to see this on Monday, while getting M's pics taken.

Our post office does it "ALL" now. One stop shop. I couldn't believe it!

Shortcake2675

If you are traveling by land or sea, you will NOT need a passport to get your child into Canada.

If you are traveling by air, your LO will need a passport or other approved doc. 

We cross into BC regularly and while MH and I need a passport or an enhanced drivers license, L only needs her birth certificate.

From https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s1x2

Bringing children into CanadaBorder services officers are on alert for children who need protection. Children under the age of 18 seeking to enter Canada are classified as minors and are subject to the entry requirements set out under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.A more detailed examination will be conducted for minors entering Canada without proper identification or those travelling in the company of adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s). This additional scrutiny helps ensure the safety of the children.Minor children travelling alone must have proof of citizenship. We also strongly recommend that the children carry a letter from both parents (if applicable) that authorizes the person meeting them to take care of them while they are in Canada. The letter should include the length of the stay and the address and telephone numbers of the parents.If you are travelling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card or Certificate of Indian Status. If you are not the parent or guardian of the children, you should also have written permission from the parent/guardian authorizing the trip. The letter should include addresses and telephone numbers where the parents or guardian can be reached.Divorced or separated parents should carry custody or legal separation documents and/or a letter of authorization to facilitate their entry into Canada.

If you are travelling with a group of vehicles, make sure you arrive at the border in the same vehicle as your children, to avoid any confusion. 

From the travel.state.us site:

When returning to the United States from Canada, it is very important to note that all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the United States via air.  For entry into the United States via land and sea borders, U.S. citizens will need to present either a U.S. passport, passport card, NEXUS card, Enhanced Drivers License or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document.  The only exception to this requirement is for U.S. citizens under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) who need only present a birth certificate (original, photocopy or certified copy), Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or naturalization certificate. 

https://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html#entry_requirements