What to Pack when Traveling with Baby

Welcome to my “Traveling with Baby” Series, where I am sharing all my tips for traveling with a baby. These are my go-to’s for packing when going on a trip with a baby.

Whether you are packing your child’s clothes separately, or all in one bag with your’s, I recommend using packing cubes. They keep everything organized and separate.

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Diaper Bag- (I recommend a backpack type diaper bag for travel, it is much easier to have both straps on your back then trying to keep one strap on your shoulder while wrangling a kid in the airport)

• Diapers and wipes for the travel and first day (buy some more once you get to your destination, they take up valuable luggage space)
• Infant Tylenol (I tend to always have it with us when we travel since our daughter has been teething since she was 4 months old and you never know what travel is gonna do to their immune system)
• Bottles and formula, if needed (my daughter never took a bottle so this was one thing we never had but is worth mentioning)
• Breastfeeding cover- This has been my favorite nursing cover, for travel and daily life. It gives her plenty of space to breath and also provides great coverage for me. It is under $10 too! I also try to wear outfits that are easy for nursing in (usually, a tank top and cardigan that can be pulled over to conceal one side when I am on the plane)
• Toys- 1 or 2 of their favorites and maybe 1 or 2 new ones to distract! I also recommend keeping the water bottle or cup you get on the plane, babies LOVE non toys too!
• Extra shirt for baby and parents (I’ve never had a mishap while traveling but I am afraid the one time I don’t plan, I will end up regretting it)
• For babies eating solids – favorite snacks and sippy cup

Luggage-

• 2 outfits for every day (if you have access to a washer and dryer during your stay, you can pack less)
• 1 pair of PJ’s for every 2 nights
• Hooded towel and washcloths (for baths, not the pool)
• Sound machine (we have this portable one and love it)
• Baby Shampoo/body wash
• Breast pump- If you plan on using one
• Laundry detergent Travel Packets- I use these ones. You can get them on Amazon or find them in the travel aisle at Target. I’ve used them on a 10 day Italy trip and 5 day’s in Hawaii with baby!
• Weather related items (swimsuit, swim diapers, sun hats, coats, etc)