What to Pack when you Travel with a Baby

Traveling with a Baby can be challenging but here’s a list to help you out.

Feeding

  • Bottles
  • Formula or bottled breast milk
  • Bottle Sterilizer
  • Bottle drying rack
  • Bottle Warmer
  • Breast Pump
  • Bottle detergent
  • Bottle brushes
  • Formula mixer
  • Cooler for breast milk storage
  • Ice pack for cooler for breast milk storage

Diapering

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Changing Pad

Sleeping

  • Pack and Play or Travel Crib
  • Fitted Sheets for the Pack and Play or Travel Crib
  • Blankets

Travel

  • Car Seat
  • Stroller
  • Travel Stroller – especially if traveling in an airport
  • Rain canopy for Stroller

Toys

  • Stroller toys
  • Mobile and/or night soothers
  • Traditional toys preferable not electronic or muted if traveling by plane
  • Electronic toys – if traveling by car

Clothing

  • Onesies
  • Socks
  • Shoes
  • Bibs
  • Burb cloths
  • Mittens – if a small baby
  • Gloves – if cold weather
  • Swimsuit or winter wear if needed
  • Beach towel – if going to the beach or swimming
  • Swim diaper – if going to the beach or swimming
  • Baby detergent
  • Extra clothing for spills and messes

Bathing

  • Baby shampoo
  • Baby wash
  • Bath tub
  • Brush
  • Comb
  • Nail clippers
  • Nail file

Health

  • Baby Tylenol
  • Thermometer
  • Mucus Bulb/Aspirator
  • Humidifier – if necessary