Items in your Carry-on:
♀ Tylenol or Benadryl (Pack any other necessary medicines)
♂ Teething meds
♀ Pacifiers, teethers and teething rings
♂ Birth Certificate for tots under 2 (Passport for most international destinations)
♀ A package of sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
♂ Plastic grocery bags for soiled clothing or diapers
You can also use the airplanes convenient barf bags for soiled diapers
♀ Overnight diapers for the flight to reduce the number of changes
♂ Wipes and extra diapers and diaper cream
♀ An extra set of clothing in case there is an in-flight disaster (for you & baby)
♂ Toys/Stickers to entertain, new if possible
♀ A blanket, lovey or cuddle buddy
♂ Milk, pre-measured in Ziploc bags if your child drinks something other than whole milk or enough pre-measured formula to last the duration of the trip
♀ Variety of Snacks and baby food to last the duration of the trip
Be prepared with extra food in case of delays
Be prepared with extra food in case of delays
♂ A sippy cup for water
♀ A bottle or sippy cup for milk
♂ Portable DVD player and an assortment of DVDs
Bring the recharging cord in case of delays
Headphones for the plane (or they'll have to watch without sound)
Bring the recharging cord in case of delays
Headphones for the plane (or they'll have to watch without sound)
Items in your Checked-bag and other must haves:
♀ Blue booger nose aspirator and saline nose drops
♂ Ibuprofen
♀ Constipation meds
♂ Teething meds
♀ Thermometer
♂ Baby SPF
♀ Dosing Instructions for OTC (over the counter) infant meds
♂ Adult Prescription Meds *make sure to pack your anxiety meds*
♀ Insurance Cards and important contact phone numbers for pediatrician, etc.
♂ Baby bath items - baby shampoo/conditioner & wash
♀ Baby comb/brush
♂ Baby toothbrush/toothpaste
♀ Travel potty (especially for road trips)
♂ Snacks, snacks and more snacks
♀ Extra bottles/sippy cups
♂ Bibs, baby spoons and forks
♀ Pack N Play (Some hotels offer pack n plays and travel cribs)
♂ Lots of baby blankets
♀ Baby Monitor – handset and receiver
♂ Stroller (can be checked at the gate)
♀ Car seat (can be checked at the gate if attached to the stroller)
You can also rent a car seat if you are getting a rental car
♂ Cell phone charger
♀ Camera and extra batteries
Additional advice from other traveling moms:
Children under 24 months can ride on your lap for free…at the cost of your sanity
Be prepared for a time zone change
Let your kiddo run around before the flight and between connections if possible
Travel aids like MapQuest may “predict” a shorter route but allow for extra time
Don’t be afraid of urgent care
Sunscreen your little ones face if they'll be exposed to a lot of sunlight while in the car
Opt to rent a car seat and pack n play to lessen your baggage
Fly Southwest as they honor 2 free checked bags under 50 lbs. & no seat assignments
Use your stroller as a highchair
Prop your car seat on a chair to double as a highchair
Have something for your kid to suck on while flying/driving in high altitude
Some kids have trouble sleeping in a car seat; invest in a travel neck rest (see below)
Ask if your flight is full at check-in, they may offer you seating next to a vacant seat
Acting a bit helpless may gain you some additional assistance from airline personnel
Buy bottled water prior to boarding
Bring toys out one by one to maximize each use
With quick connections, ask at the gate for the stroller to be checked through to
your final destination
Choose flights in the morning if possible, as kiddos tend to be in better humor early in the day
Be prepared to lose something
your final destination
Choose flights in the morning if possible, as kiddos tend to be in better humor early in the day
Be prepared to lose something
Travel wearing a scarf or shawl for nursing or additional privacy
Don’t dress your baby in a onesie, 3 less snaps at a diaper change stops you from snapping!
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