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35 Items Packing Checklist for Travel with Baby
I still remember the first time, we travelled with my daughter. She was 6 months old and I had been thinking and planning for it for almost a month. I had then created my checklist which served me well on subsequent travels.
Diaper Bag
1) Diapers
2) Changing pad
3) Wipes
4) Hand Sanitizer, wet wipes
5) Diaper rash cream
6) Baby Lotion
7) Plastic bags
8) Blankets
9) Mosquito repellent
10) Old newspapers can come handy while disposing away stuff or while feeding baby to ensure there is limited mess.
Feeding
11) Bottles
12) Formula
13) Water flask
14) Bibs
15) Extra pacifiers
16) Baby’s favorite biscuits or other easy to carry food, if baby has started having solids.
17) Ready to mix baby cereal and baby food jars.
18) Carry fruits like bananas or cheeku which are easy to feed.
19) Breast pads
20) Some burp clothes
Bathing Supplies
21) Baby’s soap, shampoo, oil, powder, lotion, cream etc.
22) 2-3 towels.
23) An inflatable tub can be very helpful in bathing baby in a new place.
First-Aid
24) Baby’s medicines for fever, loose motions, cough and cold.
25) Vitamins and tonics that baby is taking.
26) Thermometer
27) Nasal aspirator to clear a congested nose
28) Calamine lotion to soothe insect bites etc.
29) Nail clippers to trim baby’s nails
30) Antiseptic solution, cotton and bandage
Clothes & Toys
31) Carry enough clothes to last the duration of your travel. 2-3 pairs per day is a good number. Carry clothes based on weather.
32) Socks, shoes, booties.
33) Baby’s favorite toys to keep busy and distract.
Baby Gear
34) Front carrier or sling to carry baby around, in case you use it for keeping your hands free.
35) A lightweight stroller, if possible
This creates a private checklist in your account.