| Getting ready for a trip with your baby can | | | | 15. - Breast pump- For expressing breast |
| be made a lot easier with some pre-planning. | | | | milk. |
| Here are some ideas... | | | | |
| | | | 16. - Baby carriers- Easy to pack and a |
| | | | great way to reduce the amount that your baby |
| | | | cries during the trip. Studies have shown |
| 1. Don't wait for the last minute. Start | | | | that babies who were carried in a sling or in |
| preparing to pack a few weeks before you | | | | their parents' arms cried less than other |
| travel. Keep an ongoing list of items to | | | | babies. It also frees your hands up for other |
| bring, or put items out on a table or chest | | | | items. |
| of drawers as you think of them. | | | | |
| | | | 17. - Travel bed to keep baby safe and |
| Here are some item to consider. | | | | comfy. |
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| 2. - Diapers- One for each hour you'll be in | | | | 18. - Baby car seat for safe travel by car, |
| transit, plus extras in case of emergencies | | | | plane, train, or bus. |
| or delays. | | | | |
| | | | 19. - Portable baby stroller. |
| 3. - Baby blanket- Bring at least one for | | | | |
| comfort, shade and warmth. | | | | 20. - Portable high chair. |
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| 4. - Plastic bags that can be resealed- Pack | | | | 21. Use a baby diaper bag with a waterproof |
| some medium-sized ones for stashing dirty | | | | lining and a shoulder strap. Make sure that |
| diapers, clothes and bibs. | | | | your diaper bag has lots of compartments for |
| | | | organizing your items. |
| 5. - Diaper rash cream. | | | | |
| | | | 22. Pack an extra shirt or top for yourself |
| 6. - Baby wipes. | | | | in your hand luggage in case of accidents. |
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| 7. - Baby bath and lotion. | | | | 23. Prevent leaks by packing medicines and |
| | | | toiletries in re-sealable plastic bags |
| 8. - Tissues. | | | | |
| | | | 24. Bring a changing mat to put under your |
| 9. - Extra soothers. | | | | baby during diaper changes. Better yet use a |
| | | | diaper bag that has a built in changing mat. |
| 10. - Clothes- One to two outfits per day. | | | | |
| Pack cotton layers for traveling. | | | | 25. Pack an energy-boosting snack handy for |
| | | | yourself. |
| 11. - Washable bibs. | | | | |
| | | | 26. Bring your camera and plenty of film or |
| 12. - Bottles. | | | | digital memory cards. |
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| 13. - Sun hat and sun screen. | | | | 27. Pack a clip-on reading light so you can |
| | | | read without disturbing your baby. |
| 14. - Food, formula, water and/or juice- | | | | |
| Bring more than you think you'll need for the | | | | Article use requires an active link to Baby |
| trip, as you can't predict travel delays. | | | | Travel Tips and Useful Baby Gear. |
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