It can be difficult to decide what to bring on a trip with baby and what to leave behind. Most of the time, you’ll probably need what you left at home. However, it’s impossible to bring everything on your list with you. All of these reasons check off the baby bag checklist, including weight restrictions, the sheer difficulties of carrying so much stuff with a baby, and feeling like you’ve packed your entire household for a two-day trip.
Here are ten things that are a must-have when traveling with a baby:
carrier / stroller
‘Wear your baby!’, a baby carrier comes as a blessing in disguise leaving you hands free and also keeping your little one securely strapped. It is not only a convenience during travel travel, but it is also a must have in your bag while on holiday for sightseeing and shopping.
For babies who have outgrown carriers, carrying a stroller can seem overwhelming but is convenient and less cumbersome than carrying a baby in a lap. If not both, then you must have one.
noise free/quiet toys
Any mode of travel, air, road or sea comes with fellow travelers in most cases. For the purpose of keeping your baby busy as well as for the sake of their privacy, it is a good idea to invest in some noise free toys.
Pop It Figures, Squeezes, Suction Cup Rotators, Plush Toys, Stacking Cups, Shape Sorters, Wooden Puzzles, Finger Puppets, Board Books: The options are many.
white noise machine
Traveling often messes with a baby’s sleep routine. Add to that an unfamiliar environment. Can’t be sure about the noise level on an airplane or in a hotel room facing a busy street. A portable white noise machine can prove to be a godsend during such times. (if you don’t have a machine use the white noise app on your phone)
nursing cover
If you are a breastfeeding mum, this is your best friend during travel. A hungry baby cannot be soothed without a quick session at the breast. While traveling this can mean feeding anywhere. A nursing cover can make you feel comfortable about feeding in public or it can be just what you need to have around when you need to feed your baby.
silicone mat/snack cup
For babies who are too into finger foods or young children at regular mealtimes, a silicone mat or silicone snack cup can make it easy for them to snack on the go at their convenience while you head out to your aforementioned sightseeing attractions for the day. Take a tour through or enjoy. Dine at one of the local eateries at your travel destination.
Lightweight Baby Cover Up
This single item can serve many purposes, it can serve as a blanket for your baby when they are cold, it can be a nursing cover, a wrap, a shield against the scorching sun or a blanket to spread out on the floor. may work in the case. Needs to do a quick diaper change.
baby thermometer
Change in temperature, change in environment, a normal sleep routine that has gone for a toss or exposure to extensive food + water: Reasons for fluctuations in their low immunity and a child coming with fever during travel is a common condition is what parents face. Having a baby thermometer on hand can make you feel less stressed during such times as you can easily gauge the baby’s body temperature.
small night lamp
Your child may be addicted to the night light or the twinkling street lights that make their way through your window curtains. Pitch darkness may not be of comfort to them, but none of this may be when traveling in the hotel room your child is used to. A lightweight night lamp that is battery free and runs on a simple USB can prove beneficial while traveling for the said purpose.
clip on tether/pacifier
It is often difficult to handle a teething baby. A teether that can be clipped to baby’s clothing makes it easy for you to have it accessible whenever they need to be distracted, fussy or just need some calming.
Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes
Call it fussy, but on the go these anti-bacterial wipes can come in handy for wiping down your baby’s surroundings at the park, on long journeys on public transport, while your little one just played on a dirty patch, Whereas if you feel the need to be vigilant about the level of cleanliness of the table or cutlery or at times when there is no access to simple water and soap for hand washing, then eating at a local restaurant.