| The first question upon reading the headline may be: | | | | powdered formula and mix it with warm water on |
| Why bother with a baby travel packing list. Why not | | | | board. The flight attendant should be willing to provide |
| just pack a week's worth of baby stuff? | | | | bottled water and warm it up for you. |
| The answer is simply that it is difficult to foresee | | | | Baby Travel Packing List Part Two: The Not So |
| everything you might need on a trip with a baby. You | | | | Obvious Stuff |
| probably won't need most of the extra stuff you'll be | | | | Obviously, you can ignore some of this stuff if it |
| packing, but if you do need it, you'll dread the idea of | | | | doesn't apply to your travel plans, but don't skip on |
| going without it. | | | | anything else. |
| Baby Travel Packing List Part One: The Obvious Stuff | | | | * Loads of Entertainment |
| Okay, so you are probably going to need plenty of | | | | Whatever your baby's age, she is going to get really, |
| diapers, formula, baby food, pacifiers, some changes of | | | | really bored on long car rides or plane trips. Try to |
| clothes, and so on, right? Pack all that stuff, but pack | | | | schedule travel around your baby's nap or sleep time, |
| one and a half to two times as much as you think you | | | | but don't count on it working out perfectly. Bring toys, |
| need. | | | | coloring books (if your child is approaching toddler age), |
| You'll want to bring everything you need to make your | | | | and whatever else your child loves to play with. You |
| baby comfortable and mobile during your trip. Certainly, | | | | might want to surprise her with some new toys just |
| take the carseat as well as your baby's favorite sling | | | | for the trip, too. |
| or carrier, plus a stroller that is compact and collapses | | | | * Children's Passport |
| easily. | | | | Don't forget that all babies (even newborns) need |
| You especially won't want to skimp on diapers. Pack | | | | passports before they can fly internationally. |
| lots of wipes, as well, as they are great for tidying up | | | | * A First Aid Kit |
| and washing sticky hands. A small bottle of hand | | | | Throw your entire baby medicine cabinet in your bag, |
| sanitizer is bound to come in handy, as well. | | | | including rubbing alcohol and band-aids for little scrapes, |
| You'll want to make sure you have plenty of snacks | | | | and make sure your baby is properly vaccinated |
| for your children, as well as some protein-based | | | | before taking off. We all have an immunity built up to |
| snacks for you. I always stash a bag of raw nuts in | | | | local bugs and viruses, but traveling long distances can |
| my bag. Sometimes, if I have been too busy to eat, | | | | introduce the immune system to brand new diseases. |
| these are exactly what I need to get me through to | | | | Be prepared. Tell your doctor where you're going and |
| the next time I can sit down for a minute. Walnuts, | | | | request the requisite vaccines. |
| cashews, and pecans are ideal. Trail mix is great for | | | | * Something to Read |
| this, too. | | | | This one's for you. A lot of the time spent traveling |
| A note on formula and traveling by plane: As of the | | | | with a baby is going to be dedicated to soothing your |
| time of this writing, airports will not allow people to bring | | | | child's stress from the constant changes. Babies can |
| more than three ounces of a liquid on a plane in their | | | | enjoy traveling, but it's stressful nonetheless, so you |
| carry-on luggage. They may make an exception for | | | | may want to have a book at the ready for long |
| baby formula, but don't count on it. It's best to bring | | | | stretches of cuddling and napping. |