Little ones require big baggage. Here’s everything you need to be prepared for your next trip. By MiniTime
Gear: __ car seat __ lightweight stroller __ baby carrier/sling __ breathable blanket for shading stroller __ portable crib/playpen (maybe give a link to the crib article here?) __ portable clip-on highchair __ travel potty
Suitcase
Diaper Bag __ diapers (1-3 for every three hours of traveling, depending on your child’s age and habits) __ baby wipes __ diaper rash cream __ changing pad __ plastic bags (for storing dirty diapers, wet clothes, etc.) __ burp cloths __ baby blanket __ pacifiers __ nursing cover __ formula/baby food __ milk (if you’re flying, just tell security you’re carrying it and they will test it) __ snacks (crackers, freeze-dried fruit, string cheese, etc.) __ bib __ baby utensils __ bottles/sippy cups __ teething ring
Carry-on Bag/Tote __ child’s birth certificate (if he or she will be a lap child) or passport if traveling internationally __ boarding passes for whole family __ itinerary __ contact info for where you’ll be staying, rental car, etc. __ a couple of small favorite toys and a couple of new toys __ sweatshirt/hoodie/sweater __ extra outfit for baby __ extra shirt for you __ laptop, tablet computer or portable DVD player with favorite DVD __ board book __ white noise machine or CD/MP3 player and portable speakers __ crib sheets/ bedding __ swaddle blanket __ favorite blanket (if your child is old enough for one) __ lovey __ pajamas __ diapers (5-12 per day, depending on your child’s age and habits; though remember, you can always have diapers shipped to your destination or buy more there) __ nose aspirator __ tissues __ digital thermometer __ children’s nasal saline drops __ infant acetaminophen __ oral syringe __ oral teething gel __ prescription medications __ antibiotic ointment
Feeding __ extra bottles/sippy cups __ baby bowls/containers __ extra bibs __ bottle caps __ bottle nipples __ baby bottle brush __ breast pump and accessories
Clothes __ outfits (1-2 per day) __ dressy outfit __ socks (1 pair per day) __ pajamas (2-3 pairs) __ shoes/sandals __ waterproof jacket with hood __ sun hat __ barrettes/ponytail holders
Bath __ universal sink/tub stopper (available at hardware stores) __ inflatable baby tub __ a couple of favorite bath toys __ baby shampoo/soap __ children’s toothbrush __ children’s toothpaste __ denture cleaning tablets (for cleaning baby bottles, teething rings, pacifiers, etc.) __ comb/hairbrush __ nail scissors __ sunscreen
Bedtime/Safety __ baby monitor __ nightlight __ a couple of favorite board books __ black trash bags for covering the windows in case there are no blackout curtains __ painter’s tape for taping up trash bags, covering sockets, etc.
Sun/Pool/Beach __ two swimsuits __ swim diapers __ life vest __ a couple of favorite beach toys
Cold Weather/Snow __ mittens __ parka __ snow boots __ snow pants __ warm hat
