For many of us, we won't have been abroad in a good few years due to the pandemic, and for the majority of us... we're now going abroad WITH a small person in tow! Oh how life changes.
It was stressful enough packing for yourself, but packing for a little one... WOAAH the whole game got a whole lot harder.
Hopefully this blog post will provide a sense of calm whilst you pack. I've trailed the internet, the travel blogger's recommendations and my own experience to compile the ULTIMATE PACKING LIST for travelling with babies. *NOTE: This is for sunny holidays!*
Sleep
Travel Cot (if the place your staying doesn't provide one)/ Inflatable Floor Bed *TIP: Practise sleeping in this at home before you go!*
Travel Cot/ Floor Bed Sheets *TIP: Take sheets that have already been slept on for a few nights so they smell like home!*
Sleeping Bag(s)
Baby Blanket(s) *TIP: Keep one in your carry on for the plane, as air con can be chilly!*
Comforter
White Noise Machine (if your little one uses this for sleep time) & Charger
Baby Monitor (not that you'll leave them, but incase you're in another room in a villa or sat out on the balcony of a hotel room etc.)
Nightlight & Charger
Dummies/Pacifiers
Clean
Towel(s) (if the place your staying doesn't provide them)
Baby Wash & Lotion
Flannel(s) / Sponge(s)
Baby Friendly Anti-Bacterial Wipes
Baby Wipes
Nappies
Nappy Bags
Nappy Rash Cream/ Ointment
Cotton Wool Pads
Travel Changing Mat
Mini Travel Wash
Bin Bags (for all the dirty clothes)
Pegs (to hang up clothes to air/dry)
Wear
Comfy outfit to travel there in, inc. a jumper for the plane (+ complete change of outfit)
Then...
Day 1 - Daytime Outfit
Day 1 - Complete change of clothes
Day 1 Evening Outfit (if you want to get a bit 'dressier' for dinner etc. but of course, they are only little... and will probably be asleep)
REPEAT ^ for number of days you are staying.
And don't forget travelling home...
Comfy outfit to travel home in, inc. a jumper for the plane (+ complete change of outfit)
Socks
Shoes eg. Trainers, Sandals, Crocs, Soft Sole Shoes
Swim
Swim Suits / Costumes
Swim Nappies
Swim Ring
Swim Float/Vest/Arm-bands
Towelling Coverup(s)
Swim Hat(s)
Sunglasses
Waterproof-based Floor Mat/Picnic Blanket
Distinctive Towels (so you know which sunbeds are yours!)
Eat
Bibs *TIP: Keep at least one in your carry on for the airport/plane*
Cutlery & Cutlery Pouch/Holder
Foldable, wipe-clean Floor Mat (If you're at the super messy eating stage!)
Silicone Table Mat(s)
Plates/Bowls
Bottles/Milk Cups
Formula Powder (if bottle feeding)
Ready-made Formula Bottles (for ease on the plane!)
Water Cup(s)
Milton Tablets to sterilise without a microwave
Milk Cooling Device (if you're bottle feeding)
Travel Flask (for boiling water)
Insulated Lunch Box/Small Cool Bag (handy for packing fresh snacks)
Plastic Tubs (for taking snacks from the restaurant!)
On the Go
Folding Travel Buggy (We took the Joolz Aer which was fab as it went on as hand luggage)
Large Muslin
Big Clips (for clipping on towels/hanging up muslins for extra shade)
Dummy Clips/Toy Clips
Health
Calpol Sachets
Teething Gel
Suncream
Aftersun
Insect Repellant
Inset Bite Cream
Clear Plastic Bags
Play
Water Toys eg. Stacking Cups, Jugs, Rubber Ducks, Boats
Travel Toys for the Plane eg. Small Rattles, Teether, Fidget Spinners, Popits, Sensory Scarves, Water-based Colouring *TIP: Store a selection of toys in a few clear bags, and only bring one bag out at a time so that you have a new selection of toys left in the bag for when your little one needs new entertainment*
Favourite Comforters/ Toys from home
Anything that I've missed or that you've found helpful when you've been away? Want me to add what I packed for us as adults too? Let me know in the comments or send me a DM on Instagram!
Happy Travelling!
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