Traveling with a Baby: What to Pack

May 2, 2018 /

After taking several trips with my baby, I compiled a list of the essentials to pack in both you suitcase and carry on to make the trip a little bit easier.
Did I forget something? Please feel free to make any other suggestions in the comments !

1. Suitcase

Clothes

Pajamas
Socks
2 outfits per day (shirts, dresses, shorts, bodies, pants)
Jackets/ sweaters
Sun Hat
Warm hat
Shoes
Swimsuit & coverups
Gloves if cold

Toiletries

Baby shampoo
Lotion
Wipes
Diapers
Diaper rash cream
Comb
Nail clippers
Toothbrush
Toothing gel
Cotton buds
Infant Tylenol or Advil
Other medications
Sunscreen
First-aid kit
Swim diapers
Thermometer
Nasal aspirator
Saline spray
Towel
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Bath sponge

Feeding

Bottles
Formula if bottle feeding
Breast pump
Nipple balm
Nursing pads
Burp cloths
Sterilizer kit

2. Diaper bag (carry-on)

Diapers
Wipes
Changing pads
Bottles
Baby formula or nursing cover
Formula dispenser
Baby food
Water
Bibs
Burp cloths
Hand sanitizer
Pacifiers
Blanket
Toys
Teething toys
Extra outfit
Plastic bags for diapers

3. Baby Gear & Toys

Stroller
Car seat
Baby carrier
Blankets
Bed sheet for crib
Bottles (+ bottle brush)
Sippy cup
Baby monitor (+batteries)
Night light
Toys
Inflatable baby bathtub
Play mat