Tips for Traveling with a Baby

Packing for a Trip with Your Infant

Traveling with baby is bound to be a little stressful, but by preparing ahead you can make things a lot easier. If you're about to embark on a road trip or a flight with your little one in tow, there are a few things you can't forget.

Essential Items to Bring when Traveling with a Baby

• Mandatory diapers and wipes - pack more diapers than you think you'll need. You never know when your baby will surprise you with a blowout diaper, or when your trip takes longer than expected.
• A change of clothes and a pair of pajamas to freshen up the baby after that blowout diaper. Also bring a jacket in case the weather changes. Keep in mind that when traveling by plane, it gets very cold when you're in the air, so dress your baby warmly.
• An extra shirt for you in case of spit-ups.
• Food - As with everything, bring more than you think you'll need. Bring clean bottles (if you're formula feeding), containers of baby food (don't forget to pack a few baby spoons!), a sippy cup with some water or juice and a zip top bag of finger foods (such as cheerios or cubes of cheese) for an older baby.
• At least one old toy and one new toy: The old toy for the comfort and familiarity it brings, and a new toy to entertain the baby.
• Two receiving blankets. One to cover the baby when she sleeps, or to change baby on top of.
• Two pacifiers, if your baby uses them, in a zip top bag. If you're traveling by plane, it's a good idea to have your baby suck on a pacifier during take off and landing. If you're breastfeeding, feed baby during these times to prevent potential ear pain from the pressure changes.
• Additional items: Diaper rash cream, 2-3 bibs, burpcloths, hand sanitizer for you and a brush for the baby's hair so he looks presentable once you reach your destination!