Babies tend to be low-maintenance travellers who sleep a good deal of the time. Even so, they need a remarkable amount of gear to help them stay comfortable and happy. This checklist of items you shouldn't travel without, plus tips for easy, efficeint packing.
- Nappies
- Baby blanket(s)
- Resealable plastic bags
- Nappy rash cream
- Baby wipes
- Baby bath and lotion
- Tissues
- Clothes
- Washable bibs
- Bottles
- Sun hat and sun screen (at least sun protection factor 20)
- Food, formula, water and/or juice
- Breast pump
- Nightlight
- Baby sling
- Travel cot
- Baby car seat for safe travel by car, plane, train, or bus
- Collapsible buggy
Packing Tips
Start preparing to pack a few weeks before you travel. Keep an ongoing list of items to bring, or put items out on a table or chest of drawers as you think of thm
Use a baby bag with a waterproof lining and a shoulder strap.
Pack an extra shurt ot top of yourself in your hand luggage in case of accidents.
Prevent leaks by packing medicines and toiletries in re-sealable plastic bags.
Bring a 60cm square of plastic or a changing mat put under your baby during nappy changes.
Keep an energy-boosting snack handy for yourself.
Bring your camera and plenty of film or digital memory cards.
Bring a clip-on reading light so you can read without disturbing your baby.
2 comments:
Judy I prefer the wipeable bib, those in rubber or plastic on front. ;)
Yeah, plastic one is good too. Can wipe dry after wash.
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